Bella Italia!

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great day! This post is kinda long overdue but I wanted to share my Italy trip during Thanksgiving with you all. Although this is not the first time I've been to Italy, I still loved every part of the trip and discovered many new things. I think Italy is a country that ages beautifully and graciously with time. Whether you are a cultural enthusiast, a world traveler, a devoted catholic, an art appreciator, a fashionista or a food lover, you will be sure to love everything Italy has to offer ;)

St.Peter's Basilica

We started our trip here in Rome. An ancient city filled with historical and religious significance. The entire city is like an open museum for you to browse and appreciate. From culture to religion, from food to fashion, Rome was definitely not built in a day :)

Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica 

Outside the Colosseum

The cross inside the Colosseum

Obelisco Agonale and Sant'Agnese in Agone

Outside Piazza del Popolo  

Santa Maria di Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli

Roman Forum 

The Spanish Steps

Next stop, Venice. Ah Venice...you are so pretty and surreal, you are a photographer's heaven. This peaceful and world heritage site was once a flourishing trade center between Western Europe and the rest of the world. When you are faced with this exquisitely unique city of serene lagoons, quaint bridges over winding canals and elegant architecture, it's impossible to take a bad picture! :P

Gondolas outside the Doge's Palace

St. Maria of Salute Basilica

St. Mark's Square

Bridge of Sighs

Gondola statues

Arches at the Doge's Palace

Canal Bridges at night

Venetian Carnival Masks

Finally, we arrived in Florence, the capital of Tuscany. I am no artist, but in Florence, I almost believed that I should be one ;P. Not only did we love the cultural significance of the city, but the food was amazing! We were lucky enough to be in town for the 'first press' of olive oil for the season, which gave an additional richness and flavor to the oil. Truffles were also in season which we ate on top of our mountains of pasta. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

Ratto di Polissena

David

Florence Cathedral, The Duomo

Cupola del Brunelleschi

Piazza della Repubblica

Leaning tower of Pisa

If you have not visited Italy yet, I highly highly recommend it. No matter what your interests are, you are sure to find something to love in Italy. Beyond the famous sights, Italy presents one of Europe’s richest cultures. Traditions still live within a country that is vibrant and fully modern. Bella Italia, thank you for being a wonderful host!

Star jump at St. Peter's Basilica

Thank you so much for reading!