My Roman Holiday

The perceptions of Rome that I had as a child came more from films than within classroom walls.

A street view of St. Peter's Basilica, the famed Renaissance church located within the walls of Vatican City, late at night.

A Friend Like Florence

Maybe it’s the gelato talking, but I think I’m in love—in love with the city of Florence.

Caption for the photo: A visitor to Florence pauses to admire the tourist fare lined along a street near the Arno River during a nighttime stroll.

Barcelona is famous for its ham, and no type is more famous than the "jamón ibérico," or Iberian Ham, that literally melts in one's mouth. Here, a butcher displays the many options available for the day.

A candy vendor displays his colorful products for all to see—and try.

Spices can be bought by the bottle, bag, or string! Here, a wide variety of peppers are on display for those who want to try some of Catalan's locally grown fare.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

A View Like This

There is no view quite like this one—and I’m not talking about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I’m talking about the swarms of tourists milling around, posing with the aforementioned crooked piece of architecture.

A dedicated photographer gets low to capture the best angle of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy.