After grabbing a decadent cup of hot chocolate and drying off at Caffè Vaticano, we jumped back on the train and made our way towards Fontana di Trevi (The Trevi Fountain). As we exited the train at Barberini Station, we realized we were completely turned around (even though the name of the station said Fontana di Trevi, we…
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Our European Trip: All Roads Lead To Rome – Vatican City (Day 2)
The following day – our last full day in Rome – Joel & I decided to visit as many places as possible, so our itinerary included Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Since we spent the previous day with our 6 travel buddies, the two of us decided to venture out into…
Our European Trip: All Roads Lead To Rome (Day 1)
After a pre-dawn carpool, we arrived via taxi to Charles de Gaulle Airport for our flight to Italy. We were finally on our way to my “other” hometown! Being that I am from Rome, Georgia and we drove through Rome, New York on our way to JFK, it was only right that we wrap up our…
Our European Trip: Paris Tips
Before we see if all roads lead to Rome on our next post, here are some tips to streamline your trip to Paris! Paris Museum Pass With this pass, you can visit the Louvre, Versailles Palace, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, the Rodin Museum and more. Buying individual tickets for each of these attractions can cost…
Our European Trip: Paris, City of Lights (Day 2)
After grabbing a full night’s sleep, we made our way downstairs to join our fellow travelers for breakfast. As we all enjoyed authentic croissants, café mocha and the continental breakfast (a British fry-up, it wasn’t), they showed their true hospitality as they let us know they had already reserved our spot in the taxi to…
Our European Trip: Paris, City of Lights (Day 1)
After spending 2 smashing days in London, it was time to make our way to Paris. Before we left the Thistle City Barbican Hotel, we devoured another authentic British fry-up… and it took everything in our power to actually make our way to the train station (SO delicious)! As we were enjoying our meal, I noticed…
Our European Trip: London Tips
Before we dive in to our visit to Paris on our next post, here are 14 tips to help your trip to London go smoother! Preload a Visitor Oyster Card An Oyster Card will save you time and money when it comes to travel related costs that seem to go through your cash. Grab an…
Our European Trip: London Calling (Day 2)
On our second day in London, I was catching up on sleep (since I didn’t sleep on the plane and we went straight from Heathrow to exploring the city). However, Joel was well-rested and decided to go downstairs for breakfast. As I had dreams of royal processions and Beatles songs dancing through my head, Joel…
Our European Trip: London Calling (Day 1)
After wheels-up at JFK Airport, we spent the next 7 hours en route to London’s Heathrow Airport. During the flight, I was able to capture some shots of the sun rising ahead of us (I can’t sleep on planes), as well as Ireland & Wales. Although you can’t tell from the pictures, Ireland actually looked…
Our European Trip: ESPN, The Worldwide Leader in Hospitality
Early in the afternoon of March 18th, we pulled into ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, CT. Prior to arriving, we explored the surrounding area and… WOW; that entire town is an actual Norman Rockwell painting! Beautiful, multi-story colonial homes framed the wooded landscape and icy streams, as the close proximity of businesses and schools created a…
Groupon The Globe 