Luqman's Blog 3 - Travel Light One of the most important lessons that I am continuously reminded that I need to master is to travel light. This is very difficult when preparing for a journey, as one never knows what they will encounter, and losers like me who are plagued with mild OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) try to be prepared for anything. However, the last day in Rome has shown me that as long as you bring an open mind and clean underwear with you o...

Hannah Blog 2 NO PHOTO! I don't know about all of you, but if there is one thing that annoys me, it is how the tabloids and media exploit certain subjects. Prime example: Britney Spears. I personally feel bad for her. The poor girl has enough problems as it is. I don't think that the media needs to add to them by chasing her around, photographing and recording every single one of her movements. This trip has...

Luqman's Day 2 - Celebrating all that is Vatican City After two full days in Rome, I would be remiss if I did not revisit one area that brings countless tourists and devout Catholics to Rome - Vatican City. This beautiful place (and sovereign nation by the way) was planned as a morning trip, but it ended up taking the lion's share of our day. It was a magnificent experience, as St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza San Pietro are both breathtaking. Whether you have...

Hannah-Blog 1 Living History History, as we all know, plays an important role in the shape of an individual as well as ethnic groups, nations, religions, etc. Thus, it is no surprise that Roman citizens take great pride in their history. Roman history, unlike American history, is extremely lengthy and quite eventful. Accordingly, both the Italian and Roman government have taken great measures to preserve the various...

Luqman's Blog 1: First impressions of Rome, Italy My first trip to Europe has given me several impressions of the beautiful city of Rome, Italy. The city is in fact, very impressionable. But the first thing that strikes you is the beauty. It bleeds ancient history, and the myriad of buildings, plazas, and fountains show you the beauty of the city's historical continuum. In a drive from the airport we saw buildings that were built before the Common Era adjacent t...