bridges & canals

Venice is the most beautifully set city that I have had the privilege of roaming through.  There is just something about canals functioning as roads, with miniature bridges to guide your curious path.   As I strolled through it's populated streets, I did my best to take in this little city's elegant decay.  I could never in a million years ever see myself having the luxury of experiencing a place with such unique character and charm.  My time spent here is something I will always cherish.  As even today I can still remember the calming peace I had while standing over the Grand Canal on the Rialto Bridge, sitting in San Marco Square, and while third wheeling it during a gondola ride into the Guidecca Canal.  Venice has the ability to pull you out of routine life, as it isolates you and hits you with island fever in an entirely satisfying way.

hidden in florence

alleys with dreamy ends

grab and go savory pastries

the perfect scenic strolls

more of Italy's finest gelato

a third of the espresso americans consume 

the cutest dates

Michelangelo's finest work

Roma

The thing about Rome is:

- Pizza can be found anywhere.

- The cobblestone streets are to die for. 

- Italian wine can conveniently be paired with any meal.

- Gelato can be had as an afternoon snack after also having it for breakfast.

- Beautiful fountains are placed all over the city adding to it's amazing history.

- The Vatican, Roma Colosseum, and Saint Peter's Basilica are some of the most magical sites I have ever seen as any explanation or photo could never do them justice. 

For these reasons, as soon as I arrived in Rome I knew it had jumped to the top of my list as favorite city visited so far on our trip.