https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/category/destinations/europe/italy/ Travel tales, photography and a dash of humor Thu, 15 May 2025 22:46:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-pompeii-guide/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-pompeii-guide/#comments Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:53:27 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=36383 Pompeii is one of the most well-known archaeological sites in Italy, and a popular attraction for visitors. We’ve visited Pompeii a number of times over the years, (Laurence first visited in 1995) and in this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan your own visit to Pompeii. There’s a lot…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-pompeii-guide/feed/ 6 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/best-food-tours-rome-italy/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/best-food-tours-rome-italy/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:53:20 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=34237 If you’re thinking of visiting Rome, you might be thinking about trying some of the tasty Roman food on offer. And one of the best ways to do that in Rome is to take a food tour or cooking class. We suspect that when you think of Italy, one of the first things that comes…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/best-food-tours-rome-italy/feed/ 2 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-vatican-guide/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-vatican-guide/#comments Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:46:15 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=33790 If you are planning to visit Rome, then we think a trip to the Vatican is a must. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, and one we have been lucky enough to visit several times over the past 20 years. There is a huge amount to see and do…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-vatican-guide/feed/ 2 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2-days-in-milan-itinerary/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2-days-in-milan-itinerary/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:04:44 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=32945 Milan is the second largest city in Italy after Rome and the capital of Lombardy. It’s well known as being the home of high-end Italian fashion designers, and many people come to Milan just for the shopping. However, there is lots more to do in Milan than shop. The city has spectacular artworks, including one…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2-days-in-milan-itinerary/feed/ 3 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/vip-vatican-key-masters-tour-review-is-it-worth-it/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/vip-vatican-key-masters-tour-review-is-it-worth-it/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:21:41 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=32760 A visit to the Vatican, specifically the Vatican Museums, is a popular activity for visitors to Rome, and for good reason. These museums, opened over 500 years ago, showcase the massive collection of treasures that the Catholic Church has gathered over the centuries. These range from ancient marble statues to Egyptian mummies to modern art…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/vip-vatican-key-masters-tour-review-is-it-worth-it/feed/ 12 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/10-day-italy-itinerary/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/10-day-italy-itinerary/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:58:44 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=21958 Italy is one of our favourite European countries to travel in. We’ve visited, and written about, many of the towns and cities across the country. One thing we are often asked for is a suggested Italy itinerary. And whilst we’ve written extensive itineraries for a few of the individual cities in Italy, we haven’t as…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/10-day-italy-itinerary/feed/ 6 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/10-day-europe-itinerary/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/10-day-europe-itinerary/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:41:08 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=18401 Are you visiting Europe and looking for the perfect itinerary? Well, you’re in the right place! We’ve travelled extensively in Europe, and based on our experiences, we’ve put together a detailed 2 week Europe itinerary to help you plan. This Europe itinerary will take you to many of the highlights that we think first time…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/10-day-europe-itinerary/feed/ 32 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/colosseum-rome-guide/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/colosseum-rome-guide/#comments Sun, 19 May 2019 05:10:28 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=22147 Visiting the Colosseum in Rome is probably high on your list of sightseeing priorities for your trip to the Italian capital. It’s a fantastic ancient structure which has stood at the heart of the city for over two millennia, and history practically seeps out of it. Of course, you won’t be the only person with…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/colosseum-rome-guide/feed/ 37 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/rome-in-a-day/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/rome-in-a-day/#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2018 06:51:54 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=18457 Heading to Rome, but not in the city for too long? Don’t worry, it’s possible to see a lot of Rome in a day, and that’s just what this post is going to help you do. We’re going to focus on Rome’s highlights in this guide to help you get the most out of your…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/rome-in-a-day/feed/ 30 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2-day-rome-itinerary/ https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2-day-rome-itinerary/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2018 05:03:42 +0000 https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/?p=17375 In this post, we’re going to share with you our idea of how to spend the perfect 2 days in Rome. There is a lot to see in Rome, so you’ll likely want to return (throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain to be sure of that!), but as an introduction to the city, this…]]> https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2-day-rome-itinerary/feed/ 35