Best Tips For Visiting Rome, The Vatican, & Italy This Year & Beyond
World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast
Release Date: 06/11/2025
Travel to Kyoto + How to Spend 2 Days in Kyoto, Japan
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During our 2-week trip to Japan, we got to spend 2 full days in Kyoto. And while it wasn’t enough, we had a great time with the short time we had! So here is the ultimate guide to Kyoto including where to stay, things to do, where to eat, and more! Plus, this is what you can do with 2 days in Kyoto including a couple of day trip ideas. Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel in Kyoto (The Celestine Hotel Gion): -Shigetsu (at Tenryu-ji): -Vermont Road Trip...
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5 Things We Wish We Did Differently In Japan + 5 Things We're Glad We Did Do While Visiting Japan
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After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we certainly learned a lot! And after reflecting upon our trip to Japan, we have 5 things we wish we would’ve done differently while in Japan, but also 5 things we are glad we did do in Japan. From Japan travel regrets like not visiting Uji to being glad we went to Okayama, this is what we are happy we did and things we’ll just have to do differently next time! Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Tour of Uji with Matcha grinding...
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Travel to Tokyo, Japan & the Best Things to Do in Tokyo for 2.5 Days
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We spent about 2.5 days in Tokyo during our recent trip to Japan. And for being the largest city in the world…we LOVED it! So let’s talk about some exciting must-sees, hidden gems, and even a really awesome thing to do in Tokyo: going to a baseball game! So check out where to stay in Tokyo, when to visit, the best things to do in Tokyo, where to eat in Tokyo, and more for a fun trip to the capital of Japan! Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel in Tokyo (Hyatt...
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Unique 2-Week Japan Itinerary For First Timers
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We’re back from Japan, and we’re breaking down our full 2-week Japan itinerary including stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Okayama, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Naoshima, Himeji, Hakone, and then ending back in Tokyo for a baseball game! This was a fun and unique 14-day Japan itinerary for first timers that combined classic places you need to go at least once and then lesser-visited spots like Okayama and spending more time in Hakone to dive deeper. Would you go on this trip? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small...
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Our Tips For Visiting Japan For the First Time
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After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we’ve got some Japan travel tips to share! We've got tips for surviving Japan in August (because we visited Japan in the summertime), things you don't need to bring, some cultural insights, and more! Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don’t forget to follow along! Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: World Wide Honeymoon Blog: France Voyager Blog:...
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What Is It Like to Run an Ultra Marathon: Burning River Endurance Run & Relay Race Recap
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I know what you’re thinking: “Why are we talking about an ultra marathon on a couples travel podcast?” Well, we actually got a lot of questions after hearing Chris bring up that he was doing this. So, in this podcast episode, we’re doing a race recap on the Burning River Endurance Run and Relay. Plus, Chris is going to tell you his story, what he’s learned along the way, how he feels after not finishing the race, and more insights into the world of ultra marathons. Helpful links: -Burning River Endurance Run and Relay: Check us out on Substack: Follow for...
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The One Thing to Do in Each Country We've Traveled To
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There are a lot of destinations where there is just that “one thing” that people plan their trip around. With Peru, it’s Machu Picchu, with France, it’s the Eiffel Tower. But what is something we’d plan a trip around when it comes to every country we’ve visited? We dive into every country we’ve visited together and list out something we’d plan a trip around (I.e. we haven’t done yet) or something we recommend planning a trip around that we think is the best thing to do in the country (hint: it isn’t Machu Picchu in Peru-although you should see that too!). Relevant...
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How Each of Us Approaches Trip Planning as a Couple
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Just like any couple, each of us have a different approach to trip planning. While one of us really gets into the major themes and ideas of a trip (think big picture) with a focus on food (AKA Chris), some of us dive deep into logistics like flights, trains, where to stay, etc. (AKA Kat). In this podcast episode, we discuss our approaches to travel planning when it is our turn to plan and choose the trip, how the other person helps, and how we balance each other out. What are your approaches to trip planning as a couple? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a...
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Our 10 Unfinished Business Items From Travel
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Some places leave you with unfinished business. Let’s talk about it. There are some incredible places that we’ve traveled to around the world. But that also means that we’ve certainly made our fair share of travel mistakes, leaving us with unfinished business-wishing we could have done things differently. Or it has us wanting to return to do things better this time around. These are each of our top 5 unfinished business items from travel! What are yours? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at...
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How to Balance Adventure, Activities, and Relaxation While Traveling
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How do you balance adventure, activities, and relaxation while traveling? In this podcast episode, Chris and Kat discuss what they think of when they think of adventure, activities, and relaxing, what their approaches are to each during a trip, how they found a great balance on trips…and how they maybe didn’t on some trips! It is a delicate balance while traveling to make sure you find time to actually unwind but also see and do unique things in the destination that you’re in. So how do you balance it? Find out how we do in this episode. Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook...
info_outlineWhat is it like to visit Italy right now, in 2025, and beyond?
Well, Kat was just in Italy (right before the Conclave no less), and things are…pretty busy. It’s the Jubilee year in Rome and the Vatican. It is a holy year that occurs every 25 years with many events, the chance to go through holy doors in 4 churches in Rome, and more.
So, needless to say, it is busy in Rome, the Vatican, and honestly Italy in general. Because who goes to visit Rome and doesn’t also say, “Well…while we’re already in Italy...”
Things are going to be busy throughout this year, but Italy is and will always be popular. Overtourism is still on the rise, and I think tourism will still be high in the years to come in Italy.
That being said, there are ways to adjust, adapt, and even alter your plans to make it far more enjoyable. Whether you’re hoping to find words of encouragement before your visit to Rome this year or are trying to find lesser visited spots in Italy, this episode has you covered and more!
Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!):
-Information About the Jubilee Year: https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html
-Pristine Sistine Tour: https://fas.st/t/NxJysjUh
-Complete Vatican Tour: https://fas.st/t/WXvpVxHW
-Keys to Open the Sistine Chapel Tour: https://fas.st/t/ZkUFWfpS
-Hotels in Rome:
-Hotel Residenza San Calisto: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/J7j0bYy9dr
-Princeps Boutique Hotel: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/f3hGaI6R6p
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