7 countries in 18 days: A sample European itinerary
What do you do if you’ve got 18 days in Europe and want to see a little bit of everything? See a little bit of everything! 7 countries, 9 cities in 18 days. (Well, it’s actually 5 countries, 1 city-state, and 1 principality, but the latter two are technically countries, and “7 countries” somehow makes it […]
10 days in Europe: A sample itinerary for France and Italy
Over 3 years ago, my sister and I found ourselves in Europe for the very first time. This was our itinerary. Looking back on it now, I don’t think I would change anything! We did spend too little time in Nice — just enough to catch the breathtaking view (no, really: it made me […]
Europe for the Heartbroken: 7 Perfect Places for Healing from a Broken Heart (4/7)
(This may or may not be based on personal experience.) -4- Rome . It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. You’re in Europe! You’re on a trip you’ve always dreamed of. Perhaps you’ve already been to Paris, Amsterdam, and Munich. Or perhaps you’re still in the planning stages. You’ve built […]
Delightful Venice
Venice! This waterlocked Italian city is every bit as pretty as it promises to be. When we stepped off Santa Lucia train station, we were immediately greeted by the sight of colorful old buildings, bridges, boats, birds, and the fabled Grand Canal. And tourists, of course. There are so many of them, one can’t help […]
How to Get Tickets for the General Audience with Pope Francis
General audiences with the Pope are held every Wednesday at St. Peter’s Square. The January 8 audience, earlier this year, was probably the thing I looked forward to the most during our trip. Not because Pope Francis is one of the most popular men to ascend to the throne of St. Peter; certainly not because […]