The baroque painter from the Renaissance, Caravaggio left a great mark on Rome. The Italian capital has an abundance of his work on display in museums and churches. I found a Caravaggio tour to see as many of his paintings as possible. If you like art and are interested in …
My mother is the most wonderful person in the world. She gave birth to me, wiped my baby bum, kissed the tears away when I hurt my knees and she was there when I needed her. As we get older, we might not need our mother as much as we …
As a Dutchie, I was able to ride a bike at a very young age. With over 35.000 km of dedicated biking lanes, us Dutchies move around on our bicycles. No wonder we love to bike around town and try to find other cities in Europe to explore by bike. …
When I visited Rome with my parents, I wanted to do something different and unique. I wanted to have the opportunity to see the city from a different perspective and revisit all the famous sites of Rome all at once. I found the panoramic bike tour Rome and booked it right away. …
This is the story of how I got scammed by a businessman in Rome. I think of myself as a pretty savvy traveler. I have heard about all the famous and most common travel scams with money, taxi drivers, and people approaching you on the street. Although I like to …
Recently I posted a picture on Probe around the Globe’s Instagram account of the Sphere within Sphere sculpture in Dublin. Before posting, I researched first. I knew this sculpture was made by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. I found a whole list of Sphere within a Sphere locations around the world. …
I like to visit churches. I am not religious but churches are like museums for me and a perfect representation of all forms of art. The churches of Rome are free museums with great artists like Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Borromini, and Bernini. Now, let me get you in on a …
My all-time top favorite city is Rome. The capital of Italy has swept me off my feet. When I think of the ultimate city with good culture, great food, and gorgeous sites, Rome is the answer. I have managed to visit the city 3 times, each time completely different from …
