We’ve been in Rome for a few days now, and we’re already feeling what an Italian summer really means. The sun is everywhere, and the city reveals itself in all its splendor—and heat. 🥵 We walk a lot—on average about 10 km a day, sometimes even up to 15 km, especially when we wander off …
Nous sommes arrivés à Rome il y a quelques jours, et nous ressentons déjà ce que signifie vraiment l’été italien. Le soleil est présent à chaque pas, et la ville se dévoile dans toute sa splendeur… et sa chaleur. 🥵 On marche beaucoup – environ 10 km par jour en moyenne, parfois même jusqu’à 15 …
Two years ago, we stood for the first time before the imposing façade of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The emotion, the awe, and the sore neck from looking up so much were unforgettable. This year, back in Rome, we knew we couldn’t miss the chance to see it again. Not because we’d forgotten …
Continue reading Exploring St. Peter’s Basilica: A Timeless Marvel
Il y a deux ans, nous avons découvert la majestueuse Basilique Saint-Pierre du Vatican pour la première fois. L’émotion, l’émerveillement, et le torticolis causé par nos regards levés resteront inoubliables. Cette année, de retour à Rome, nous savions que nous ne pouvions pas manquer l’occasion de la revoir. Non pas parce que nous avions oublié …
Continue reading Redécouvrir la Basilique Saint-Pierre: un chef-d’œuvre au-delà du temps
Acum doi ani, am pășit pentru prima dată în fața impunătoarei Catedrale Sfântul Petru din Vatican. Emoția, uimirea și gâtul înțepenit de la atâta privit în sus au fost memorabile. Anul acesta, întorși în Roma, am zis că nu putem rata ocazia de a o revedea. Nu pentru că am uitat ceva acolo, ci pentru …
Continue reading Redescoperind Bazilica Sfântul Petru: o capodoperă dincolo de vremuri
✈️ Montreal, the beginning of our Italian adventure. Because in 2025, Ottawa Airport is still in the planning stages. Each time we think about the start of a vacation, we imagine smiles, carefully packed suitcases, and the perfect playlist for the trip. For us, the start was a little different: a deep sigh and nerves …
Continue reading Rome on the horizon, but first: how to survive the flight
Latest news from the “Bella Italia is calling us again” category: we are set to go on a month-long trip to northern Italy — because, honestly, last time we didn't get enough art, history... and gelato. 😄 When we were last there two years ago, in Rome and Florence, we were amazed not by today's …
