Maybe its because its my last stop, maybe its the stunning architecture and history but Rome has been the first stop since leaving Switzerland that has excited me to explore again.  Ive only been in Rome for a few hours but managed to get a look of the Colosseum (it was closing so will see it inside and out tomorrow) but it was amazing.&nbs...

-kelly- We have survived another harrowing journey between cities, and we are currently semi-relaxing. Our last days in London were really great--we successfully saw the changing of the guard, which was quite a spectacle. We got really great seats (stands? we weren't sitting so much ... ) thanks to the excellent advice of Rick Steves. We also go...

Day Two Roma, We explored Vatican City and Old Roma. Vatican City is amazing, the Sistine Chapel is cool, though I'm not sure it lives up to its hype, the Map Room in the Museum leading up to the Chapel is cooler. Old Roma is sweet. The Romans truly lived like kings (and the slaves lived like well, slaves). Churches Visited: Pantheon Basilica Sa...

God Bless America The World I recently concluded a Franciscan Pilgrimage during which a number of places were visited that have a special spiritual significance in the life of St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226). The pilgrimage began in Assisi and proceeded to wind its way through the mountains and valleys of Umbria, Tuscany and Rieti, finally end...