We hadn’t planned on visiting the Keats-Shelley Memorial House. In fact, it was a complete accident that we stumbled upon it as we approached the Spanish Steps (where every other tourist in Rome seemed to be going that day!). Housing … Continue reading
Is Europe actually better than Asia? Is it merely better for a different type of holiday, or a different time in one’s life? I will always pick the romance of the continent over the hullabaloo of Asia. Continue reading
The Colosseum and Roman Forum were once the heart of ancient Rome; it’ll take the best part of a day to walk through these ruins, but take my advice, it’s well worth it! Continue reading
Florence, like highschool, has long been a hub of culture, history, and art. You’re supposed to emerge a changed person, but after spending three nights in this popular city, I felt no different. More tired and frustrated for sure – and OK, we certainly had a little fun – but did it all add up to a life-changing experience? Continue reading
It’s a well-known fact that Switzerland has some of the best driving roads in the world. In fact, the only reason we chose to visit the sleepy town of Chur (pronounced “Cur”) is because of it’s prime location. Nestled in the mountains, with the Oberalp Pass on it’s Western end and the Stelvio at it’s East, it made a perfect pit stop for the evening. Continue reading