Rome was the last of the 6 stops I've visited in Italy. I spent 2 nights there, on a relaxed schedule. Again, I never really wanted to take a shot at everything mentioned on google. What I only had in mind was to see the Vatican, hear the Papal speech, see the Colosseum, the Pantheon, people … Continue reading One Day Street Scene : Rome, Italy

Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is the cradle to Renaissance art and architecture. Although this capital is much known for being the gateway to a rather more iconic Italian city of Pisa (which is 45 minutes away by train), Florence is also a charming destination on its own. A day of walking around … Continue reading Easy Day Visit to Florence Italy

One of the highlights during my visit to Italy was an unplanned day trip to Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre (the five lands in Italian) is the collective name for the five charming fishing villages seated between the narrow coastal strip and the mountain chains of Western Italy. These five old style villages along the Mediterranean coast are … Continue reading A Charming Day Trip to the Italian Coast: Cinque Terre, Italy

Touristy as it is, having an epic-blockbuster shot with the Leaning tower of Pisa is still a 'must do' when visiting Italy. Built during the late 12th Century, the tower has become one of the recognisable (if the most recognisable) symbols of Italy today, for its unique, but rather unintentional tilt. Just a short trivia, … Continue reading An Easy Day Trip to Pisa: A D.I.Y. Tour