Pompeii, Italy was once a thriving Roman city full of art, flourishing trade, and elegant architecture. Today, it is one of the most famous archeological sites on the planet – drawing visitors and historians from all over the world. Pompeii is regarded as the “city frozen in time”. In 79 A.D, neighboring volcano Mt. Vesuvius […]

The Vatican City is an independent city state in the center of Rome. It is the center of the Catholic Church, and overseen by the Pope. Although small in size, the Vatican City contains some of Rome’s most famous landmarks, including: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican, and the Sistine Chapel. Basically, nearly every site featured […]

If you are in visiting Rome, then there is no question that you must plan time to visit the Colosseum – Rome’s ancient amphitheater. The Colosseum housed the famous gladiator games, and drew spectators from all across the Roman Empire. It is still standing nearly 2,000 years later. How often do you get to step […]

Planning a trip to Rome, but no idea where to begin? I’ve got you covered. A few years back, I interned at a film start-up in Rome, and lived in the city for four months. To this day, it remains on of my very favorite cities I’ve ever had the privilege to visit. This guide […]

Planning a trip to Ireland, but no idea where to begin? I’ve got you covered. A few years back, my friend and I embarked on an adventure to check off a major bucket list item: a southern Ireland roadtrip. This guide covers the main logistics of traveling to Ireland, and provides some suggestions of activities […]

If you’re planning a trip to Ireland from overseas, then chances are you have already jotted down “kiss the Blarney Stone” on your rough cut itinerary. Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone will give you “the gift of gab”. An ancient, castle rock with superpowers? Count me in. Visiting Blarney Castle is something […]