Leslie Livingston 
Here’s my guide to the Accademia Gallery in Venice Italy. The Galleria dell’Academia is Venice’s most important museum. In this guide, I give you an overview of the museum and identify 15 masterpieces you can’t miss. The Accademia houses the world’s best collection of pre-19th century Venetian painting. The museum traces the evolution of Venetian … Read more
Here’s my 1 day itinerary for visiting the magnificent floating city of Venice Italy. If you’re wondering what to see in one day in Venice, you’ve come to the right place. Venice is one of the most singular and beautiful cities in the world. It’s a natural movie set, an artist’s vision of what a … Read more
Trying to plan the perfect 1 day in Rome itinerary? Here’s my guide to eight 1 day in Rome itineraries for every type of traveler. Endlessly inspiring and ethereal, Rome is the magical mecca of carbs and ancient architecture. It’s a grand showcase of Western civilization, full of Imperial pomp and circumstance. Rome has spent … Read more
Planning a stroll through the historic city center of Rome? Here’s my 1 day walking tour for central Rome. It’s one of the most popular and spectacular strolls in the world for tourists. Centro Storico is the most picturesque part of Rome. It’s a tangle of cobbled alleyways, Renaissance and Baroque monuments, ancient ruins, and … Read more
Are you a repeat visitor to the Vatican looking for some more unusual things to see? If so, here’s my guide to 21 hidden gems in the Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums consist of 26 separate museums. It’s one of the most expansive and famous collections in art history, with 70,000 art works lining the … Read more
Are you a fan of ancient sculpture visiting Vatican City? If you want to know what to see, here’s my guide to 20+ must see sculptures in the Vatican Museums. The Vatican holds one of the world’s greatest art collections in 26 museums. Some of the most famous art works on the planet are there, … Read more
Here’s my history of the Roman emperors. My list of emperors includes 92 names in chronological order. I give you some fun facts and mini-biographies on every Roman emperor. The Roman Empire was one the most powerful empires to ever exist. It dominated the Mediterranean world for centuries. The Roman emperors who wielded power led bizarre, … Read more
Looking for a quick history of Ancient Rome? Ancient Rome lasted from approximately 753 B.C.–476 A.D. This period covers the founding of Rome, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire. This much history, as you may guess, is difficult to condense into a readable non-novel length chunk. But I’ve attempted to do so in this … Read more
Ho ho ho! Here’s my guide to the best holiday and Christmas attractions and events in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Christmas is actually a good time to visit Pittsburgh. The weather isn’t as bitterly cold as other cities on the East Coast. And there are no shortage of places to find Christmas joy. Pittsburgh is brimming with … Read more
Looking for some facts about Rome to prepare for a visit? I’m an inveterate reader and history buff. I always do massive prep for a trip and I’ve been to Rome many times. Rome can be akin to experiencing magic. But to properly walk through antiquity, it helps to unlock the background of Rome’s tumultuous … Read more