Why October is a Great Time to Visit Budapest

October is a fantastic time to visit Budapest! This is one of the best European capitals to visit if you adore fine architecture, culture, and great food. It’s a city…

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Via Francigena Day 44 – Arrival in Rome

Today marks the final day of our 44-day Via Francigena pilgrimage. We awoke knowing we had less than 10 miles left to our destination: St. Peter’s Basilica. Between the trash…

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Via Francigena Day 43 – Campagnano di Roma to La Giustiniana

Day 43 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Campagnano di Roma to La Giustiniana. Distance: 16.2 miles. Weather: clear, sunny; temperature: high-80s. Because we had proceeded past town…

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Via Francigena Day 42 – Sutri to Campagnano di Roma

Day 42 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Sutri to Campagnano di Roma. Distance: 16.8 miles. Weather: clear, sunny; temperature: high-80s. Since we had a long walk ahead…

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Via Francigena Day 41 – Vetralla to Sutri

Day 41 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Vetralla to Sutri. Distance: 16.8 miles. Weather: clear, sunny; temperature: mid-80s. There are some very sweet murals dedicated to the…

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Via Francigena Day 40 – Viterbo to Vetralla

Day 40 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Viterbo to Vetralla. Distance: 15 miles. Weather: clear, sunny; temperature: 80s. Today there was an interesting note on the Via Francigena…

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Via Francigena Day 39 – Montefiascone to Viterbo

Day 39 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Montefiascone to Viterbo. Distance: 13 miles. Weather: overcast; temperature: 70s. Dan and I were out the door by 6:30 a.m. We…

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Via Francigena Day 38 – Bolsena to Montefiascone

Day 38 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Bolsena to Montefiascone. Distance: 12.7 miles. Weather: sunny, temperature: mid-80s. We were out the door by 6:45 a.m. Our goal was…

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Via Francigena Day 37 – Aquapendente to Bolsena

Day 37 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Aquapendente to Bolsena. Distance: 15 miles. Weather: sunny, temperature: mid-80s. I’ve mentioned it before, but the most reliable way to get…

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Via Francigena Day 36 – Radicofani to Aquapendente

Day 36 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Radicofani to Aquapendente. Distance: (12 walking; light car assist). Weather: sunny, temperature: mid-80s. The first six miles after departing Radicofani took…

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