we cover what you need to know about how to visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, including what to do when you are here, the best time of day to plan your visit, and whether or not it is worth it ...
Pound-for-pound, the Borghese Gallery is one of the most significant collections of baroque sculptures on Earth. For many reasons, it’s also one of the most pleasant museum experiences you may ever have. In this guide, find out why and how to visit the Borghese Ga...
Want to see the Rome highlights in one day?Don't miss the Trevi Fountain when you visit Rome. You can see it on this itinerary!Everyone (including me) will tell you that you need more time in Rome, but if you only have a day, and want to see the top sights, here's how!Rome...
India’s ancient stepwells are geometric marvels that astound and confound. Here are seven of the most beautiful with info on how to visit them yourself.
Vatican City is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the smallest independent country in the world. No matter your religious affiliation, it welcomes all who want to visit—around 19,000 people per day! It is home to some of the greatest works of art in the world. ...
It offers an astonishing number of sights: the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Borghese Gardens, the Pantheon, the Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and so much more. Any city that has been around for thousands of years is not going to be seen in one visit! Rome is a chaotic...
Alternatively, travelers can use Uber, sightseeing buses or public transit to get around. We share more advice in the Travel Tips section below. Helpful Paris Planning Resources Your style of travel, budget, season of visit and expectations will dictate how you create your absolute best Paris iti...
Day 1: The Vatican & More This is your first day in the marvelous city of Rome, Italy. The day will involve a visit to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica and much more. A guided tour or a pre-booked ticket saves you at least an hour or more than...
Spring can be a delightful gamble, with sunshine and showers battling for dominance. May, in particular, seems to have a vendetta against me, with each visit bringing enough rain to drown a baguette. In May, you can expect it to ‘pleut des cordes’ or ‘rain ropes’ as the French say...
By day, this bohemian neighborhood located across theTiber Riverfrom the Centro Storico is acharming spot to wander, where you can snap photos of ivy-strewn backstreets, poke around in hip shops, and visit the glittering mosaics in theBasilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. After sunset,Trastever...