This is where all roads lead, and after, er, touching down into Rome it is evident to see why the place is such a cultural mecca for Europeans. Every paving stone of this astonishing city seems touched by history.

While I was in Rome the weather was great, despite being almost the dead of winter. Upon arrival I charged out and did a solid tour of part of the city, skirting around the Colosseum and Roman Forum, moving past Campadoglio Square and down the main shopping street north to the Piazza del ... (more)