rome holiday itinerary

Rome Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

This year both Mathieu and I turn 30. For his birthday, in April, I wanted to do something special and go travel somewhere together. He had never been to Italy, which I love, so, in the end, I decided on a Rome holiday. This involved a lot of planning: there’s so much to see in Rome and there were so many places I wanted to show him! However, I allowed plenty of time to just enjoy the moment, stop for a drink, or do whatever else we felt like doing in The Eternal City. By the way, do you know …

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Balkans Travel Bucket List: 11 Must-Visit Countries

Planning to travel through the Balkans someday? Do you have any idea of how much there is to see in Southeastern Europe? Luckily, I’ve prepared this ultimate Balkans travel bucket list with must-see places, awesome events, and wonderful experiences you simply have to try if you’re coming over. After all, a bucket list is “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime”. Are you ready? Check out the ultimate Balkans bucket list below! Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Greece Kosovo Montenegro North Macedonia Romania Serbia Slovenia Multiple Balkan destinations Ideas …

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Belgrade in One Afternoon: 3 Travel Tips for an Amazing Visit

If you’re taking a plane to southeastern Europe, odds are pretty high to have a layover in Belgrade, Serbia. When I flew from Dubrovnik to Bucharest, I had a few hours to spare in this wonderful Serbian city. Based on my own experience, I’ll share with you some advice on what to see in Belgrade in one afternoon. What to see in Belgrade in one afternoon If you just have one afternoon in Belgrade Serbia, there are some sites and attractions that you should not miss: Belgrade Fortress The Belgrade Fortress, a medieval stronghold perched on a hill overlooking the …

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Traveling to Dubrovnik: 6 Honest Pros and Cons to Consider

In this article, I will speak about the pros and cons of traveling to Dubrovnik, Croatia, as discovered during our short stay there. Dubrovnik was the place where I was going to part ways with Ana and Tim. I planned a two-night stay before taking the plane to Bucharest, with a short stop in Belgrade (Serbia). They, however, planned to drop me in Dubrovnik and skip it altogether, because it hadn’t sparked up their interest enough to add it to their list. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to you, …

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Travel to Kotor Bay: Great Views & Hidden Gems to Discover in 2 Days

After visiting Budva, one of Montenegro’s most popular cities, we continued to travel to Kotor Bay. We made our way to Lovcen National Park, to Njegos Mausoleum, where, besides an amazing construction, we found some amazing views over Kotor Bay. Stop in Lovcen National Park when you travel to Kotor Bay The National Park is located on the rocky side of the Dinara Alps and it takes its name from Mount Lovcen. The mountain rises quite steeply from the edge of the Adriatic Basin, closing the bays of Boka Kotorska. For history lovers visiting Montenegro, Lovcen National Park is a …

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