One word = GELATO. Last night when I asked my good friend Amber to tell me her favorite thing about Florence, she quickly replied, "I think they had the best gelato." We share a passion for good ice cream, so I knew I had to try this gelato that she spoke so highly about. Well, she could not have been more right. It was like a big party in my mouth! The bruschetta and cannoli were also amazing. I know I will break my daily budget for food while in...

The train ride through the majestic Alps from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland was amazing! The train tracks winded along the narrow cliffs of the mountains, providing the perfect view of the valley below. We arrived in Zermatt on Thursday, allowing a three night, two day stay in the Swiss town known primarily for the Matterhorn. Narrow alleys lined with old chalets and plenty of stores make up the center of the town, accessible only by foot or electric t...

Bonjour! Without a doubt, Chamonix has been the most scenic town of the trip to date. Located closely to the borders of France, Switzerland and Italy, Chamonix is nestled in a valley of the French Alps overlooked by the towering Mont Blanc, a snow-capped 4,810 meter mountain, its face partly covered by a glacier. Arguille du Midi, a 3,842 meter jagged pinnacle of rock, looms close by, accessible by the world's tallest (and most terrifying) cable car. Initially,...

Bonjour! After spending all of yesterday researching, planning, booking hostels and making train reservations for the next two weeks of the trip, we got an early start this morning for a day of sightseeing in Paris. Once again the weather cooperated nicely. Starting with the Cathedrale de Notre Dame, we walked to the Musee du Louvre, one of France's (if not the world's) finest museums where the highlight, of course, was Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, our primary reason...

I eagerly awaited dawn after the long night in London and once I saw the first rays of light, I excitedly hopped out of bed. Opting to feel dirty for the day than to shower in the sketchy bathroom, Steph and I packed our bags in record time and practically sprinted down the stairs and out the door to spare ourselves one more minute in the dumpy hostel. And so began another long day of travel. We took a train to central London, switched trains and continued on to ...