Official Name: Arab Republic of Egypt Capital: Cairo Official Language: Arabic Currency: Egyptian Pound Population: 116.5 million (2024) Best time of year to visit: October to April offer cooler weather and less crowds Travel Insurance we purchase for every International trip: Columbus Assicurazioni Our trip: February 20th - 28th, 2026 (9 days) Welcome to my very first travel blog post! This moment has been a long time coming, and it feels incredibly special to finally share

While one of my children was away on a school trip and the other was busy with a long day at school, I decided to take a short escape of my own. I headed to Rieti, a small city about an hour and a half from Rome, with a simple plan: ride a 21 km bike loop. After loading my mountain bike into the car, I drove north and parked easily and for free at the Centro Commerciale Perseo, across from a Conad supermarket ( Google Map ). From there, I set off, weaving through local street

This journey from Rome to Rimini, with unforgettable stops at the Frassassi Caves and San Marino, became the perfect blend of nature, history, and a touch of adventure.