Take the beauty of the historical churches from Rome, nestle it into a green valley, bring in a copious amount of art, make it a honeymoon destination, bring in a lot of artisan crafts and voila, Florence. A gem in an ocean of gems. Italy in the spring is unparalleled.

An unabated curiosity. Dreams so large they create awe in others. A few ingredients that made up the magic of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Here’s the Wi-Fi password. There’s a washing machine for use. Food recommendations around you.

What’s the word for the feeling you get when you step off public transportation, walk out of a grocery store, or open your front door to an incredible sight? Whether it’s stunning mountains, historical monuments, or skylines. It keeps you inspired and grateful. It’s something Istanbul, Rome, and Salt Lake City all have in common.

Let’s start with the basics. Vatican City is a country, the smallest country in the world. Being its own country, having an army doesn’t sound so outrageous. However its “army”, 135 people, not called the Vatican or even Roman army it’s called the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Why you ask? Originally a a Swiss bishop suggested…