A stroll through Villa Borghese, one of Rome's three largest public parks, gives a look into the daily life of modern Romans. But understanding the park's backstory can give a look into 400+ years of European history, too.

Did you know? Italy has one gelateria for every 3,000 residents. That equates to more than 850 gelaterias in Rome alone! 

So, where does a first time visitor to the Eternal City even begin to take on the modern empire that is gelato? With our "10 Most..." Gelatos of Rome list!

Gelato is a highlight of anyone's trip to Italy, but especially for kids! Make the memories last longer than the sugar high with our fab and fun Gelato Mini Journal for Kids!

Barcelona's Ciutat Vella. So much beauty and history in one charming city. But Medieval over-construction means narrow streets with few trees and even fewer benches. Throw in millions of tourists and thousands of selfie sticks, and finding a moment of peace becomes top priority.

Vacation packing lists are a dime a dozen on the internet. The problem is: they tend to restate the obvious, the things we already planned to pack. Here are 9 unusual things we're glad we packed for Europe!