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The Absolutely Best Food Tour In Rome

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 28, 2022
Post category:Italy
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What's The Best Food Tour In Rome? After booking my Colosseum tour, I knew the next step was reserving our food tour in Rome. We’ve taken over a dozen food…

Why You Must Book The Colosseum Underground Tour

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 20, 2022
Post category:Italy Travel in Europe
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There was no doubt in my mind that we had to tour the Colosseum while in Rome. It’s one of several iconic sites that all first-time visitors dutifully see. But…

The Perfect Day Trip From Florence

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 17, 2020
Post category:Italy
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A few months ago Jason and I had the pleasure of spending a week in Florence. Most of the time we spent exploring that lovely Italian city, but we knew…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.