A glimpse into my journey around the world – where I share pictures, personal travel stories, experiences, and thoughts that promise relatable content with a touch of travel advice and destination information.
Time in Rome Arrival: Friday, October 5, 2018 at 10:30 in the morning. Departure: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 11:15 in the morning. 2 half-days and 3 full-days. Lodging 4-nights in a standard double room at the Hotel Pensione Barrett located in front of Largo di Torre Argentina in the historical center of Rome for…
Not many people can say that they have spent time in the Sistine Chapel alone. Until now. “Waking Up the Vatican” – this first-of-its-kind experience has a perfect 5-star rating on Viator and TripAdvisor, with reviews claiming the activity to be a “must-do”, “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, and “worth every penny”. Sold. Prior to arriving in Italy,…
I never thought of Paraguay as a “destination”, but rather as an addition to an already existing itinerary. And what better destination than Iguazu / Iguacu Falls? As you may have read on the Internet, Iguazu Falls or Iguacu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones…
From Chicago, Paraguay has always been an expensive destination – the consistently high airfare and visa costs never made the country a feasible option for a quick standalone destination. Which is okay, because I never thought of Paraguay as a “destination”, but rather an addition to an already existing itinerary. And what better destination than…
From basic tourist destinations to places off the beaten path, my journey around the world has taken me to cities, mountains, deserts, jungles, beaches, and many other natural and urban landscapes on all seven continents. It sure has been a wild ride. Bermuda – my 100th country. [see: MAP] The question of which places count…
