Rome 2018: Palatine Hill
Directly adjacent to the Roman Forum is its lesser-visited sibling, Palatine Hill. Rome’s emperor’s built many of their residences on this hill and its name…
Rome 2018: Arch of Constantine
Right outside of the Colosseum is the Arch of Constantine, a large triumphal arch dedicated to the victory of Constantine over his rival Maxentius at…
Rome 2018: Inside the Colosseum
After a bit of walking, my parents and I arrived at our first major sightseeing stop in Rome: the ruins of the Colosseum. With our…
Rome 2018: Victor Emmanuel II Monument
On our first full day in Rome my parents and I set out for the Roman Forum and along the way we passed the Victor…
Italy 2018: I’m Back!
This past Saturday I arrived back at my house in America after a long day of travel. Italy 2018 is officially over and there are…
Santiago de Compostela ~ The Cathedral
At the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route is the cathedral in the town of Santiago de Compostela. After hiking across Northern Spain…
Arles, France ~ The Amphitheater
The Arles Amphitheater is one of the best-preserved Roman structures in France and remains in use even today. Originally it was built around 90 AD…
Vienna, Austria ~ Schönbrunn Palace
About three miles from the central part of Vienna is the Schönbrunn Palace where the Habsburg rulers of Austria used to have their summer residence.…
Berlin, Germany ~ Brandenburg Gate
Originally built before the modern state of Germany came into existence, the Brandenburg Gate is a relic of Prussian Berlin and an important historical site…
Budapest, Hungary ~ Széchenyi Thermal Baths
Yeah, I’m not totally sure how to pronounce that name either, but I certainly remember the Széchenyi Thermal Baths as the only time on my…
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