Rome, or Roma in Italian, has numerous major tourist attractions, starting with the Roman Colosseum, Saint Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, museums, countless piazzas and fountains, as well as three other papal basilicas, and too many churches to mention. Vatican City, a sovereign city-state where you'll find Saint Peter's Square and Basilica, is located within the city of Rome. But Rome is much more than its famous sites - it has a feel all its own and is best experienced by visiting the historic center on foot.

Livorno, Italy, is Tuscany's third largest city and is the capital of the province of Livorno. It is also referred to as Leghorn in English. Its origins date back to the 15th century and it is a port city of note. Livorno is Italy's most culturally diverse city, settled by Moors from Spain and Portugal, Roman Catholics from England, and Jews, amongst others. You'll find Roman Catholic churches, Jewish synagogues, and Greek Orthodox churches alongside one another.

My fondest memories of Florence are the panoramic views that can be captured from strategic locations such as San Miniato and the Boboli Gardens, while a stroll on Ponte Vecchio will provide stunning photo ops of Florence and the Arno River.