From Piran, we decided to have lunch in Italy because it was just 30 minutes away! When you are that close to another country, your sense of wanderlust kicks in. We didn't plan to go to Piran or even step foot to Italy on this trip, but we are glad we did.

Trieste has the vibe of a different Italy.  For the longest time, the city is occupied by the Hapsburg Empire. Trieste is at the edge of the Adriatic Sea and its location has defined this city all these years - from a medieval port town to Austria's main route to the sea and the rest of the world during World War I. Trieste will definitely "wow" you with the biggest square you can find in Italy. It is the city's heart and you can sense and feel what this city is about. 

Categories: Europe, Italy, Balkan Road Trip

A city separated by canals and connected by bridges. We stayed in Venice for 3 days. We walked around the little cobbled streets all day, rode the gondola, chit chats over coffee in a small quaint cafe, marveled with the numerous churches Venice has to offer, amazed by the architecture of it all and best of all stuffed ourselves with delicious Italian food.

View of Grand Canal from Rialto Bridge.

Two lovers sharing a gondola with a beautiful bridge on site - enough to make me feel soppy. As the legends say, that if two lovers pass by under the Rialto Bridge, they'll be granted with eternal love. God bless our love.

St. Mark's Basilica

View of San Giorgio.

This was Brock's first time in Venice and it was my second time. But each time, my reaction is still the same, still amazed, still in awe.

Undeniably, Venice left an indelible mark in my heart and soul. It's just a beautiful place and words are not enough to describe it.

Categories: Europe, Italy