Rome Archive

  • Colosseum, Rome

    Four Not to Miss Moments in Rome

    Posted on May 11, 2011 | 8 Comments
      There are thousands of books, articles and blog posts about what to do in Rome. I think it is probably safe to say that the must-see list is well covered and I have every confidence that every tourist to the Eternal City will know...

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  • St. Peter's Basilica

    The Worst Way to Visit the Vatican

    Posted on April 13, 2011 | 25 Comments
      A visit to Vatican City is a must for any tourist in Rome and not without reason. There is no need to go into the rich history, art and architecture of this tiny country, suffice it to say it is a remarkable place to...

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  • St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

    Interactive Travel Guide – What to do in Rome

    Posted on March 9, 2011 | 13 Comments
    I recently I started a new series on LandLopers, the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations from you all. By the end of the week, we hopefully will have created the...

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    Hidden Landmarks

    Posted on November 30, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I was walking around Washington, DC the other day, en route to a meeting and jabbering on my phone while trying not to get run over, when I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. I have walked past this spot hundreds of...

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  • St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

    Vatican City Scavi Tour

    Posted on September 9, 2010 | 14 Comments
    We were in Rome for a mere two days before embarking on an 11-day Eastern Mediterranean cruise and since it was my first time in the Eternal City, there was a lot I wanted to see. At the top of my list was not only...

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    Favorite Rome Obelisks

    Posted on May 9, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Oddly enough, Rome is a city of obelisks. Amongst the most impressive are eight ancient Egyptian and five ancient Roman obelisks spread throughout the city like chess pieces. Obelisks were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians, who placed them in pairs at the...

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  • Trevi Fountain

    The Perfect Evening in Rome

    Posted on April 12, 2010 | No Comments
    Evening in Rome   Rome has a certain quality that endears it to anyone who has been there and even people who have never visited. Maybe it’s the culture, the food, the people or a combination of all three. Regardless, part of what makes Rome...

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  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

    Travel Photo – St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City

    Posted on March 22, 2010 | No Comments
    Basilica of Saint Peter  

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