30 Things to Do and See in Rome
Thinking of things to do in Rome? Keep in mind Rome is the capital of the both the Roman Empire of the Caesars and the Christian Church. Today it’s without equal in its display of Western Art.
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A Day Trip from Rome to Hadrian’s Villa
When you visit Rome, don’t neglect to take some of the easy day trips to other significant attractions. The Roman Emperor Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) in Tivoli is … Read more
An Exclusive Tour of Rome’s Palazzo Colonna
You may have walked right by this place, the Palazzo Colonna in the middle of Rome, and noticed nothing. Given the number of stray pieces of architecture strewn around town–columns, … Read more
Saint Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
The church of Saint Cecilia features an extraordinary sculpture of the saint below the altar. Well worth a visit just to see it.
Modern Architecture in Rome: Rebuilding the City
I don’t mind saying that travel has a way of reminding me how little I know. In Rome a few weeks ago (December 2014), we signed up to take our … Read more
The Pope’s Chair, St. John Lateran, Rome
If you said that St. Peter’s Basilica is the Pope’s “home church” in Rome, you’d be wrong. In fact, the Pope’s chair (cathedra in Latin, hence the English word cathedral) … Read more
Our Favorite Hotels of 2024
Travel Past 50’s annual arbitrary hotel awards recognize our favorite hotels of 2024. We cite hotel features, quirks, amenities, service, and location.
12 Great Traditional Cultural Festivals of Spain
The first thing to know about the traditional cultural festivals of Spain is that the Spanish never do anything half-heartedly. Also keep in mind, that the Spanish aren’t creating these fiestas in order to attract tourists.
Tips for Train Travel in Europe with a Eurail Pass
Tips for train travel in Europe with a Eurail Pass. Choose your pass, learn how to use a Global Pass with the Rail Planner app, and enjoy all the flexibility and convenience of train travel from city center to city center or go one stop further to small villages across Europe.
Best Places to See in Menorca, Spain’s Nature Reserve Island
Nature reserves, art and fine food: best places to see in Menorca, one of Spain’s Mediterranean Balearic Islands.
