It took very little convincing for Kristen to agree to go to Rome for our honeymoon. The only other European city that we’ve been to is Paris, and Rome is noticeably different in many ways. Paris is an expansive city filled with open spaces, wide boulevards, and an often Gothic beauty. It is much more spread out and things are sometimes a very long walk from the city-center. However, the city also has a terrific metro system. Rome does not. Each time the Eternal City tries to expand its metro, more archaeological finds are unearthed and work ceases. Unfortunately, its bus system is also not up to Parisian standards. Rome is instead characterized by narrow, crooked cobble-stoned streets that twist maze-like throughout its heart, often revealing historic treasures around every corner. Indeed, it is a very ... read more