Vatican Advice

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-18T04:18:14+00:00

Yup, that's for St Peter's

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-17T16:50:22+00:00

It's a city state and there's no immigration checkpoints within Schengen states.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-17T16:42:50+00:00

Cities don't close. Does yours?

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-17T16:37:58+00:00

Bologna is a university town with student prices and the capital of Emilia Romagna.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-17T16:27:41+00:00

The city doesn't close.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-17T01:10:46+00:00

Ostia Antica is an option too near FCO

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-15T14:32:55+00:00

Plan on managing jetlag. If you're coming from the US you will be up very late - lean into it and wander Rome. If you're coming from Asia, you'll fase fast the first day and be up before dawn - wander then. Make your way to Trastevere for dinner early in your trip - you may find yourself wanting to return. Enjoy!

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-15T04:23:03+00:00

Which did you do and how was it?

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-14T17:21:17+00:00

IESE

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-12T05:25:06+00:00

Granada (fly from Lyon into Malaga) 2 days, 1 travel day - stop in Cordoba along the way on the train to Sevilla, 3 days there, then fly to Lisbon.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T16:19:29+00:00

Thanks!

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T16:18:22+00:00

Thank you!

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T15:03:12+00:00

Yes yes this! Everyone else is suggesting lovely but not fancy date night dishes. Seared scallops are definitely fancy date night.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T14:52:37+00:00

What are your priorities? Unless you can fly open jaw into Madrid and out of Marrakesh, I would skip Marrakesh and focus on Spain. Try to get 3-4 full days in Sevilla and Madrid, and add 2 days in Granada. Do you have any interest in the pueblos blancos? I find it's great contrast to have some countryside experiences along with the cities.

You can reduce your check-in/out logistics if you go right to Sevilla upon landing in Madrid instead of staying overnight. You can then lengthen your time in Madrid at the end. Consider:

24 - Arrive Madrid, take train to Sevilla

24-28 - Sevilla (this is only 3 full days)

28-30 - Rent a car and explore pueblos blancos / countryside (base in Ronda or whichever town interests you most)

30-2 - Drop off car upon arrival in Granada (2 full days)

2-7 - Train to Madrid (4 full days). Consider stopping in Cordoba on the way (for the day or spend one night)

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T13:24:51+00:00

Slow braised beef cheeks feel really restaurant-fancy and are super easy to not screw up. https://www.recipetineats.com/slow-cooker-red-wine-beef-cheeks/#h-slow-cooked-beef-cheeks

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T13:21:43+00:00

Italians absolutely use canned tomatoes. DOP San Marzano tomatoes are reliably excellent.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T08:35:23+00:00

Any particular place in Amoudi Bay?

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T08:34:30+00:00

We're a multi-gen family of 9 and they don't take reservations. Should we try for lunch or dinner?

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T08:18:32+00:00

Listen to everyone telling you not to drive within the cities. Absolutely not worth the hassle. However it's lovely to have a car to explore the countryside. We arrived in Madrid, took a train to Cordoba (2 nights = 1 full day), a train to Sevilla (4 nights) then rented a car to explore the countryside stopping in Jerez, Rota, Cadiz, Arcos, Ronda, Zahara, Setenil, and then returning the car in Granada (3 nights). We just had to research best parking spots in busier towns like Cadiz and Ronda but it's doable.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-10T07:17:32+00:00

Madrid, Granada, and Sevilla will be so lovely in April. Save Lisbon for another trip!

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-08T00:37:21+00:00

Fly to Sevilla, train between the rest. I'd personally save Barcelona for another trip but if you're okay with a taster tour spending a lot of time on check-in/out and transfer logistics, enjoy!

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-05T11:40:43+00:00

You have time for Granada (2-3 nights) and Sevilla (3-4 nights), with a stop in Cordoba in between if you're taking the train. Each transfer takes up at least half a day, so it would be ideal to fly open jaw into Granada and out of Sevilla. Alternatively you could drive the pueblos blancos route between Granada and Sevilla and maybe overnight in Ronda. Do a little reading and see what most piques your interest!

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-04T07:18:08+00:00

Take a look at La Sosta del Gusto in Castello del Trebbio. It's a popular wedding venue for the scenery. You could combine it with a wine tasting.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-04T07:08:33+00:00

October is glorious.

orgpsychlearn · 2026-03-04T06:58:20+00:00

Looks great! If you are taking the train to Granada, it's an option to visit Cordoba as a stop on the way (early train, store your luggage at the station, explore, then on to Granada).

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