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…
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. …
Venice is a city that provokes some of the most intense disagreements in the world when it comes to its perceptions with travelers. Some are enchanted by the unique nature of a city built on the water, both figuratively and literally. Others are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of visitors making their way through the…
If you’re here planning a trip to Venice and you’ve read any of our other Italy guides, you’ll know that one of our favorite things about Italy is the regional diversity that comes from its history as a series of independent (and oftentimes adversarial) city states all vying for power and influence on the Italian…