Read a funny story about the time I accidentally made a huge scene in a busy square in Florence, Italy.
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The Many Fountains of Rome, Italy
View a photo series of some of the most stunning fountains in Rome, Italy, all of which are built into marvelous statues.
Photo Essay: Perugia, Italy–City of Arches
View my photo of Perugia, a gorgeous and medieval hill-top town in Italy with countless arches of all shapes and sizes.
Photo Essay: A Day in Vatican City
View a collection of my favorite photos I took while visiting Vatican City last summer.
Photo Spotlight: Florence’s San Lorenzo Market
View a photo of a lively man on stilts roaming throughout the San Lorenzo Market in Florence, Italy.
Photo of the Week: The Umbrian Countryside
Take a look at this week’s Photo of the Week
Maiden Voyage Must-Read Monday + Carnival
Read a round-up of some of the best travel blog posts from the past week in addition to information about a blog carnival in which Maiden Voyage is featured this week.
Photo of the Week: Moving Statues in Florence
Europe is known for its street performers who stand completely motionless and pretend to be statues. View a photo of two performers in a rare moment of movement.
Photo of the Week: Inside the Pantheon
I took this picture inside the Pantheon in Rome, which was constructed by the Ancient Romans. It has a massive opening at the top of the dome that lets in natural light pour in. It remains one of the best-preserved buildings in Rome.
Travel Tip: Greek Salads are Different in Greece
While we may think we are used to ethnic food, things are not usually prepared the same way in the country of that cuisine.
Necessary Travel Tool: Earplugs
Learn why earplugs can be a fantastic travel tool, especially if you are visiting a warm, urban area that may not have air conditioning.