The Vatican Gardens: A Hidden Gem!
We find peace in the Vatican - not in the museum, but in the Vatican Gardens, which are one of the best things we've done in Rome!
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The Pantheon in Rome: We Marvel at the Marble
We gush, just a little, about the Pantheon, a not-ruin from ancient Rome that should be on every tourist's itinerary.
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We Check Out Spectacular Ruins at Ostia Antica, Rome’s Pompeii
We take advantage of the perfect day to scope out Ostia Antica, Rome's port city. It's astonishingly well-preserved, and huge!
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We Spend Some Time With the Queen – of Roads!
The cool stuff we saw ambling along the Via Appia, one of Rome's longest and straightest roads, one recent sunny day.
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We Go to the Imperial Baths, But Remain Safely Dry
Some context for the incredible imperial baths built by Caracalla and Diocletian, which take up large parcels of land in Rome.
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Labor Day in Rome: The People Celebrate a Holiday!
Labor Day in Rome is kind of a big deal, with a huge concert, parades, and, obviously, its own special food. Ideally, eaten outdoors!
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Easter Mass at the Vatican: We Check Out the Pope!
Thanks to some friends, we spent our Easter Sunday attending mass at the Vatican, presided over by Pope Francis!
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Happy Birthday, Rome – 2775 Years Young!
To celebrate Rome's birthday, we share our picks for the best sites to get a sense of daily life in ancient rome
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Erudite Graffiti: the Popes Leave their Mark on Rome
We take a quick look at the presence of the popes in Rome, specifically their habit of putting their names on everything!
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The Papal Basilicas (I): Four Spectacular Churches, One City
We gawk at three of the four papal basilicas of Rome (leaving St Peter for later), and also explain what a basilica is.
