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Roman sunrise and sunset. #sundayssunrise #sundaysunset #romaitalia #realsolotraveler #birthdayvacation #romanempireruins #igroma #igitalia #solotravel #adventures (at Rome, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fVYhnhKKm/?igshid=15ft6r6kilgmi

It's 12:30 pm here in Rome and I just had the best dish in this epic adventure. I reserve hotels in different parts of a city every night so I can explore every corner. I've discovered a gem this afternoon. It is the Linguine with Lobster at Pasqualino. I made sure the lobster was not frozen and accompanied by Roma tomatoes and a light bianchi wine, I will say I must walk to my next hotel which is a mile away because my palette is exploding with flavors. If you ever come to Roma, order this dish. You will not be disappointed. #wanderlustwednesday #winewednesdays #whitewinewednesday #ilfrascati #productofitaly #produttodiitalia #anticatrattoria #addparmesancheese #pasqualinoalcolosseo #linguinewithlobster #feelingsleepy #mustwalkitoff #ciao #traveladventures #igroma #igitalia (at Pasqualino al Colosseo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9T2qmnDG4r/?igshid=11hy4rlgieun1

"ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!" Maximus Aurelius from the movie Gladiator. Fun Facts about the Colosseum: 1. The real name is the Flavian Amphitheatre. Slaves were used to build this massive project. After Nero, the emperor who privatized the city after it burned down, the three following emperors gave the people back their city and this is when the Amphitheatre was built. The name Colosseum cane about in the Middle Ages. 2. The word Arena started being used for the elliptical center because sand was used to cover the wood floor. Blood was easier to clean up. 3. The second photo is the Door of Death because this exit was used to take away all the dead bodies. Yes, even Maximus Aurelius' body was carried out this exit. 4. The fourth picture was the Underground where all the exotic animals were stored. Animals were only given water so they were starving once the manual lifts elevated them to the arena. The fifth photo is the keystone; the one strengthening stone locking the arch into place. 5. The games were only scheduled during the day because of natural light. No torches were used. 6. IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! Let's see if you read this whole piece. #touristtuesday #toribiotorrestuesday #tuesdaystravels #flavianamphitheatre #colosseum #romeitaly #romanempire #peoplesgames #solotraveler #traveladventures #birthday #igrome #igitalia #ciao #arrivaderci (at Colosseum - Coliseum - Rome) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9SCOaHjgQi/?igshid=1w10wvxegq3li

I never thought of topping pizza with mixed seafood. This idea was not disappointing. Yes, I also drank that whole bottle of local Chianti with the whole pie. #seafoodsaturday #fruttidimare #shrimp #mussels #clams #crab #calamari #mozzerella #freshbakeddough #chianti #pisa #wine #pizzainpisa #realsolotraveler #realsolotravel #trulytravelingalone #enjoyinglife #traveladventures (at Trattoria Da Rosemary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9KGt1xBbBb/?igshid=1oq2h7kcvrato

The monumental fountain formally known as the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola is referred by more casually by locals as the fontanone, "the big fountain." Located on the Janiculum Hill, the fancy watering hole boasts a baroque background of marble finery. It is fronted by six columns - two in grey granite and four in red granite, and five arches. All the materials used for construction were scavenged from ancient ruins, as was the custom of the time. It's considered one of the most romantic spots in Rome. #fridaysfountain #fridayfacts #janiculumhill #scavangedstone #fontanadellacquapaola #romance #fontanone #romaitalia #igrome #igitalia #traveladventures #solotravel #solotraveller (at Fontana dell'Acqua Paola) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9HV7DHBfUC/?igshid=12y42bhnptomq

When I was a child, well a younger one haha, I dreamed and said I would go to the destination I am traveling to this morning. You can make your dreams come true but it starts with YOU! #wanderlustwednesday #unitedairlines #laxtofco #losangelestorome #birthdayweek #goodmorning #riseandshine #livingadream #solotravel #solotraveller #traveladventures #cheers (at United Airlines - Lax) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CLdYKhYN7/?igshid=9evfl1zvhjjm

An experience of a lifetime for someone who came from having nothing to experiencing the world.