Is London our favorite city in the world? It’s hard to pick just one, but if the criteria is something about rich history, great food, and extremely good public transportation (Matt is a nerd), then it has to be somewhere near the top. Put a different way, if we have a chance to go spend…
Every time we set eyes on the Colosseum in Rome, we’re instantly reminded just how impressive a feat it is (though, we’d also say that the Forum is arguably more impressive if you consider the scale). Can you imagine building that two thousand years ago without modern technology? It’s madness. A visit to the Colosseum…
The combination of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica is quite possibly the most impressive collection of art in the world (the Louvre is the only collection I can think of that comes close in breadth and impressiveness). Now, I’m not saying it’s my favorite collection of art – I generally prefer museums that…
Rome is one of my favorite cities in the entire world. It’s true that it’s a little dirty, a little chaotic, and a little crowded, but it’s also true that, at its core, Rome is a city full of warmth, history, and excellent food. I know from talking to other travelers that my opinions on…
As someone who writes a lot about Italy as a travel destination, I come across a wide variety of opinions about visiting Italy. Many people fall in love with the history, food, and cultural elements that make Italy (and its specific regions) special. But I also see a lot of complaints about visiting Italy for…
Before my latest stint in Venice this past spring, I truly believed I would never set foot in Venice again. I had seen Venice twice before that (though it had been roughly a decade, well before the birth of Wheatless Wanderlust), and the whole “overtourism” conversation around Venice had really turned me off on visiting. …