As I mentioned in a previous post, I went to Rome to recalibrate my life following a professional transition. Much like the American Heroine in the movie Eat, Pray, Love,… [Continue Reading]
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Montepulciano, Tuscany ~ Italian Wine Country
As with any big city over an extended period of time, I had the need to get out of Rome for a day or two to take in some nature… [Continue Reading]
Rome, Italy ~ Altar of the Fatherland, Coliseum & Roman Forum
When you think of taking a trip to Rome, it’s highly likely that it’s this area of the city that’s on the top of your list. And why wouldn’t it… [Continue Reading]
Rome ~ The Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo & Vatican City
Just two days into my trip I was happy to discover that I wasn’t just 4 blocks from Piazza Navona, but I was also only 3 blocks from the Tiber… [Continue Reading]
Rome, Italy ~ Fontana de Trevi
Fontana de Trevi, or Trevi Fountain for the English speakers, is said to be the most beautiful and most famous of fountains in the world. I suppose that’s easy to… [Continue Reading]
Rome, Italy ~ St Ignatius & The Pantheon
With Rome being the capital city of Italy and home to close to 3 million residents, it’s important to “locate yourself” before venturing out. Actually, this is probably a great… [Continue Reading]
Rome, Italy ~ Accommodations & First Steps
~ Piazza Navona ~ When you think of Rome, what do you think of? History? Art? Religion? Food? Music? Fashion? If you think of any, or all, of these things… [Continue Reading]
Amalfi Coast, Italy ~ Kimberly’s Top 10
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2019 ~ As I had promised in my previous Top 10 write up, this list has evolved based on the new things I experience each summer. I’ve summarized my… [Continue Reading]
Positano, Italy ~ Celebrity Encounters
The Amalfi Coast is no average vacation destination. If you’ve been, you’ve seen the super-yachts, my mom likes to “track them”, and the bottles of Cristal next to dinner tables…. [Continue Reading]
Positano, Italy ~ Night Life!
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2019 ~ Let me begin this post by saying that “night life” in Positano is not relegated to clubs. All it takes is a table of friends, a… [Continue Reading]
Ravello, Italy ~ A Rotic Moment
Remember my “run for the hills” comment regarding the village of Amalfi? I shared how the coastal towns built watch towers to give the villagers a head start from pirates… [Continue Reading]
Amalfi, Italy ~ The City the Coast is Named After
Way before the “rise” of Venice and Pisa as the maritime “powerhouses” of Italy, there was Amalfi. Amalfi was the original hub of maritime commerce and innovation. It is believed… [Continue Reading]
Salerno, Italy ~ Am I In Greece?
The entire region of Campania has mythical folklore woven through its historic DNA. From the beach in Positano you can see the islands of Li Galli off in the distance… [Continue Reading]