In an effort to help others planning to travel or explore overseas, I will document my expenses for each country I lived in during the 2023 year. I didn’t keep records for the first 2.5 months in Mexico as almost everything was paid for in cash. Beginning with the next destination, here are my budget …
On the topic of accommodation again, I want to jot down some information about what I learned after booking my Airbnb rental in Rome. In a previous post, I listed the 5 features that I look for when renting a flat in a new destination. Because of the high costs of Rome, I was unable …
Some times the best days are the ones that are completely unplanned. Today when I awoke, I had no destination in mind for my long walk. So, I simply decided to walk! Come get lost with me in Rome and see what treasures I found this morning. To Begin It is a drizzly morning today; …
On my first trip to Rome 5 years ago, I had planned out my days to include a trip to all of Rome’s biggies and most interesting places for me. This included the Colosseum, Vatican Museum, Domus Aurea, etc. Now that I am here a second time, and I am on a tight budget, I …
A visit to Porta Portese and I was in heaven. Wandering down the streets in Rome’s largest & best street market is eye candy for a shopper, especially a market lover. Here, every Sunday morning starting at 6am, you can find pretty much anything your heart desires. Clothing This is definitely the place to buy …