Travel Log

With a new destination comes new lessons learned. Within each post, I share facts and tidbits about the sights I have seen. Along with my thoughts about the unique experience.

The Insatiable Itch

Oh, to balance writing and sightseeing.

M. W. Upham

5 days ago1 min read

Italy Part Ten - Going Home - Final Thoughts

We travel home, satisfied, tired, and yet sad to leave. In this post, read my final thoughts about the trip, including details I could not otherwise express.

M. W. Upham

Jan 2111 min read

Italy Part Nine - Venice

We spend the day walking around Venice, the colorful island city with beautiful glass and masks.

M. W. Upham

Jan 137 min read

Italy Part Eight - Da Vinci and Basilicas of the City - Florence

We travel around Florence, seeing the Basilicas of the city and stumbling upon an interactive museum detailing Leonardo Da Vinci’s creative mind.

M. W. Upham

Jan 66 min read

Italy Part Seven - The Statue of David - Florence

We arrive in Florence after a beautiful train ride. Seeing the Statue of David exceeded my expectations and left me breathless.

M. W. Upham

Dec 23, 202511 min read

Italy Part Six - Capri Island - Sorrento

We take a quick trip to Capri Island and enjoy the beautiful garden and view that it offers.

M. W. Upham

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Italy Part Five - Turuziello Farm Tour - Sorrento

We enjoy a tour of the beautiful Turuziello family farms, learning about limoncello, cheese, olive oil, and pizza making.

M. W. Upham

Dec 9, 20257 min read

Italy Part Four - Pompeii - Sorrento

We say goodbye to Rome and take a beautiful train ride to Sorrento, where we travel through the ancient ruins of Pompeii.

M. W. Upham

Nov 25, 202513 min read

Italy Part Three - The Colosseum, The Pantheon, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

We continue exploring Rome on foot, touring the Colosseum before visiting the Pantheon and the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

M. W. Upham

Nov 6, 20258 min read

Italy Part Two - The Vatican - Rome

On the second day in Rome, the Uphams explore the Vatican. Where we see wondrous delights, timeless artwork, and learn quickly that marble is tough on the toes.

M. W. Upham

Oct 30, 202512 min read