Destination: Rome, Italy

After experiencing a charming, little-known town, Natalia and Zach flew south to visit one of the most famous cities in the world: Italy’s bustling capital. “Because this was our first time in Europe, a major city like Rome was a mustsee!” shares Natalia of the destination. They stayed in a second-floor apartment in the historic center of Rome for four nights. The comfortable accommodations provided easy access to sites such as Vatican City and the Pantheon, as well as evening walks along the Tiber River and the lively restaurants, shops, and bars in the neighborhood.

“Our favorite ‘hole-in-the-wall’ restaurant was Masardona by Cristiano Piccirillo, where we dined on margherita pizza to our hearts’ content!” remembers Natalia of one of the couple’s favorite eateries in Rome. To keep cool, they also enjoyed sampling an array of tasty gelato flavors at Don Nino Gelateria + Pasticceria, which is conveniently located right next to the Trevi Fountain.

As they were traveling through Europe in July and August – and the temperatures in Rome broke records in Summer 2022 – the newlyweds encourage visitors to consider planning vacations to their desired countries in the cooler months. Regardless of the weather, they suggest trying alternative methods of transportation to offset all of the walking that European destinations require. “When in Rome, it’s essential to rent a scooter to see the city,” smiles Natalia, who booked the fun and convenient transportation through Rent Scooter Roma. “We loved living la bella vita in Roma!”