Today is a GREAT day. I’ll be in Rome in less than 24 hours. Meaning I’ll be face first in ALLLL the gelato and wine and espresso and perfectly chewy pizza crust. I can’t wait!
One of my best friends slash soul sisters, Whitney, flew in last night from Nashville and this evening we fly out of NYC to our first stop, Rome! Then to Venice and Florence and Milan. I’ve never been to Europe so I figured Italy was a good starting point. We’ve been wanting to take a trip to Europe for a couple years now so in December we pulled the trigger and started planning.
I met Whit back in Charlottesville and across moves and hundreds of miles away she remains such a dear friend and holds a very special place in my heart. And she’s probably one of the best travel partners – organized and a planner (which I am so not) – so I’ll bring some spontaneity and ease, while she brings direction and foreword thinking. Plus our favorite things are being active outside, finding all the best food to eat, and chatting it up with new people. You can follow along on instagram where I’ll be posting frequently.
And with that, I’ll leave you guys with a video where we’re talking about sleep and it’s effect on hormones and weight. Enjoy!!
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I just returned from Italy about a month ago. We go constantly! My daughter and her boy just retuned also about a month ago. We gave them a graduation gift to Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan. Wish I had known because I have a good friend who lives in Rome and owns stores all over the world. His home base is Rome at the bottom of the Spanish steps has been there for over thirty years as well as one on Madison Avenue–in our city. I have amazing non tourist restaurants if you want to email me.
Have the best time! Rome was my favorite city in Italy – it’s magical and you’re gonna flip at the pizza! Can’t wait to follow the adventure!!
Hi Robyn! I just wanted to let you know that I adore you and your blog! Safe travels and hope you enjoy Italy! I went to Rome with my two sisters and had such a wonderful time meandering around the city and eating pasta, gelato, and drinking wine every day. Enjoy and can’t wait to read all about it!
Have a fun and safe trip! I want a detailed recap when you get back so I know all the best places to go for my trip this fall!
Ahhhh, I’m British so welcome to Europe! Hope you have a safe flight and the weather behaves for you! 😉 On your list, I’ve only managed Florence and it’s so beautiful. Gelato is absolutely amazing there – so, so many good places. And if you have time, hike up to Plaza di Michelangelo for the best views of the city. (The “Firenzi card” is worth it if your in town for two-three days and want to access lots of museums too.)
One can never underestimate the value of a good nights sleep. I never realized how critical sleep was to my mental well being until I had twins and was only sleeping an average of 1.5hrs a night (at the most).
Have an amazing time in Rome. Safe travels 🙂 I’ve never left North America…so I’m pretty jealous right now 🙂
I hope you have such a great time in Italy!!! You totally deserve it with all the hard work that you do!