Have you ever had a travel experience so sublime that nothing measures up to it, even after twenty years?Photo by Wilfred Wong on Unsplash Have you ever had a travel experience so sublime that nothing measures up to it, even after twenty years?
That’s what happened to me the first time I went to Italy. I was only 21 years old and travelling on a flimsy budget. Gourmet food was out, or so I thought. However, thanks to a hilltop castle-turned-hostel in Finale Ligure (the now-shuttered Vuillermin Castle Hostel), I was about to make the memory of a lifetime. The hostel offered a simple supper for a few extra bucks a night. I was expecting bargain bowls of spaghetti, but instead, I was introduced to soft slices of mozzarella layered between tomatoes and drizzled with olive oil. A creamy sundried tomato pesto on farfalle was unlike any pasta I had before or since. Dessert was a simple platter of sliced peaches to be shared among the table, but oh my God, those peaches. I can still taste them. Perfectly ripe, obscenely delicate, and with the most intoxicating fragrance I’ve ever experienced. I can still smell them, if only in my mind. No wonder so many incredible perfumes are inspired by travel! Italy was just the beginning of my sensory journey, and I can chronicle my life travelling through smells. Here are some more of the most delectable destinations I’ve ever visited. Getting around Rome is easy if you have our detailed guide to the city's trains, taxis, and more. It's worth the effort to get around Rome so you can see great sites like this big market. Photo by Gabriella Clare Marino on Unsplash Rome is a dream travel destination. Its most essential sights - Vatican City, the Colosseum, the Pantheon - are legendary attractions in their own right, some of the most significant historic spots in the world. As such, a trip to Rome isn’t just a nice vacation. It’s a travel essential! And you’re going to want to soak in every moment of it. To fully enjoy the whole city, you’ll need a primer on how to get around Rome - safely and economically.
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