When are we going to eat spaghetti?

A place that I have always wanted to go to is Italy. From the classical Italian food to the inspirational art that has emerged from there, it really is one of the greatest countries to visit. I can only imagine the feeling of walking past the Colosseum and being dwarfed by is enormous size. While it hasn’t been in use in over 2000 years, it is still one of the most visited places in all of Italy. I bet the developers of it weren’t planning on it being that successful, haha. In Rome the Trevi Fountain is also a must-see. Legend has it that if you toss a coin into the water, with your back to the fountain, then you will soon return to Rome. The country is also home to the famous Vatican City, where the Pope and Catholic Church officials reside. It is the location of many famous statues and most of all, St. Peter’s Basilica. This is the “church of all church’s.” It holds art from some of the most famous artists of the last two millenniums. The best part of Italy is that you do not have to travel far or wait in line to see some of the most spectacular sights in the world. Just walking down the streets of Rome or Tuscany can show you how truly blessed the country is with its architecture and rich cultural history. 

      And you have to admit, there is nothing like having a city where the major means of travel is in a gondola.  Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world and is definitely on the top of my travel list! When you think of Italy, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is my favorite… FOOD! One of my favorite foods to eat just happens to be one that Italy is famous for, its pasta. This along with a number of unique dishes such as tripe, fresh sausages and especially pizza are some of the backbone of Italian culture. Italy is known for its freshly grown ingredients and homemade pasta and dough. 

      From the sights and sounds, to the food and everything in between, Italy seems to be on everyone's travel-to-do list...even if you aren't Italian, like me. I know I will get there one day!