Tag Archives: italy

The Weekly Photo: Statue in Naples

Statue in Naples, Italy

A Girl’s Guide to Italy

This is a guest blog by Laura, our resident expert on female travel. The reasons to travel to Italy are as varied as their gelato flavors. Some people go to get a taste of history while others take part in the outdoor activities. For me, Italy is all about indulgences…and over indulgences! From architecture to [...]

The Saturday City: Florence

I’ve been to Florence twice. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. My first trip there was in 2006 and I was blown away by the small streets, the beautiful buildings, the food, and, of course, the gelato. I returned this year and found Florence just as beautiful. I wandered around [...]

Visiting Pompeii

When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and have discussions with my history teacher, even as young as 13. In short, I was huge a geek [...]

The Weekly Photo: Pompeii Brothel

The Brothel Menu at the Pompeii Ruins, Italy