OUR 51st COUNTRY! | Touring the Vatican

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In this vlog, we visited our 51st country buy going to the Vatican in the middle of Italy! We used our Italia Pass to skip the line and take a really good tour. We walked through the beautiful buildings and soaked up the history and scenery, went in the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. We tried Rome's "cheaper" food scene for lunch and dinner, and were a bit disappointed after all the delicious meals we've been having around the city ;)
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the travel bug! We started traveling full-time January 10, 2016. While daily vlogging was not the original plan, we were having way too many cool experiences not to share every single day! Now travel vlogging is our full-time gig and we feel like we have the greatest job in the world! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)
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[@et64wrbejrwt5vsd7]

In time of Coronavirus, watching you two is the closest we can get to scratching our travel itch :) Thank you

[@HeyItsMaori]

I’m glad I’m not the only one watching old videos.

[@meganroconnell1]

Exactly!

[@AmmaLove24]

Yep!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Still relevant a year later! 😂👆🏼

[@GiddyGarlic90]

Next time you go through Rome, try the Trevi Fountain again, but try to go as late as you can. I'm talking 11pm. That is when all the of the local people go hang out there. Last time we were in Rome, we hung out by the fountain for about 45 minutes and saw at least 3 Italian couples get engaged! So fun!

[@mat2941]

I took my girlfriend (now wife) there at 1 am, because as a Roman, it’s the only time we could get the Trevi fountain to ourselves on a lucky day :)

[@mikeprevost8650]

Tip: if you want to escape the crowds, visit Rome in early December. The weather is fairly mild, warm enough to eat and drink outside (plus the restaurants have portable heaters if it gets chilly). There are virtually no wait times at places like the Vatican Museum, St. Peter's, or the Colosseum.

[@the_mum]

When my husband and I visited the Sistine Chapel years ago there were only 2 other visitors in there with us and we spent at least 30 minutes just laying on our backs on the floor looking up. There were no crowds anywhere, and it was an incredible day. To see the crowds now, I can't even imagine being able to take everything in. See how I dated myself there??

[@festorfamine]

First time in Rome, after the Vatican I went looking for something to eat, got lost after 20 minutes walking, saw a restaurant with about 3-5 local eating the rest empty. Sat down, owner didn't speak English, I knew nothing. She brought out bread, a salad, show me how to do the olive oil and vinegar for the bread, and the salad had the sweetest tomato I've ever had then nor since. Out came the seafood spaghetti, best pasta I've every had, everything taste fresh, then came the meat/cheese platter, perfect way to end the meal. Cost $20 best dining experience I've had. Been back to Rome 5 times, each time tried to find that restaurant but still couldn't find it. I had more fancy and expensive meal in Rome that came close to that meal but none have yet to surpass it.

[@elnicedude559]

Ones in a life time unexpected experiences like that do happen.

[@parabuus]

I had the same thing happen, but in Florence

[@Neha-wz2cp]

It was a magical store that showed up just when you needed it. You can't find it if you look for it :)

[@meghan11]

festorfamine sounds so nice

[@bobnease2]

The footage (raw video + editing) of the Vatican was AMAZING. Best video we've ever seen of the Vatican... COMPLIMENTI!!

[@Aknayirpuna]

Is this Bob from Bob and Genna who are best friends with Kara and Nate !

[@ynys_mon6928]

When my husband and I visited we were so hassled near the entrance with people offering tours. Just ignore them, buy the tickets at the ticket desk and go around at your own pace, visiting the galleries that interest you most (according to the written guide). We spent the whole day there. Well worth it.

[@LovingJourdan]

I must visit Rome the next time im back in Europe. So much beauty 😍😍❤️❤️ the 7yrs comment had me realize i would need multiple visits to really take it all in

[@magnusbernet2644]

I give you an A for effort. Walking to the Vatican and not taking a cab or bus when it was a strike on the subway talks about a strong character. :) (and you can eat more gelato or pasta) :)

[@alexlodner7378]

My tip is to book an early morning tour. We did our semi private tour before the Vatican opens to the public and were done before the crowds came in. Totally worth it!

[@AngelaVlogs]

Italy is beautiful!!

[@diecappuccinosmusic]

Yeah its really! U have been there many times? 🇮🇹

[@FireCracker3240]

Guys, I just found your channel a few weeks ago. I am SO EXCITED to have seen your Italy vlogs. They are gorgeous and such high quality. I have spent my entire life dreaming of going to Italy, but I've never been financially able to make it happen, and I may never be able to do so. Thank you so much for such a beautiful tour of this incredible country. I am living vicariously through you. ❤️❤️

[@ines_uk]

I visited Rome and other cities in Italy more than a decade ago and still remember vividly. I would love to visit again. Such good memories!

[@ta8633]

Hope you visit Venice. It's truly magical.

[@wonderpan]

Kara & Nate ..Thank you so much...Our dinner time is in a different country every night ,even in this Pandemic . Thanks for all the wonderful video. My 7 year loves it , and would not get through his day without seeing you guys in a new place. Kudos to all your hard work !!

[@xokissnoe]

Y'all do such a good job filming showing everything and even when you're talking showing everything around you. Thank you for putting up the videos of Rome for us to enjoy!!

[@arlenesolis024]

I’m watching it again but this time I’m streaming it on my brand new tv 📺 and it is amazing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful shot of the Vatican.

[@dfbrl8_r]

Congratulations for your 51st country visit. And thank you for upload. It was really nice meeting you guys - (if you recall we met you on this Vatican City trip). Keep uploading!!

[@KaraandNate]

+Dr Aviation thank you! 🤗

[@patriciaandreu6769]

Thanks for sharing this video. It brought memories when I visited the Vatican in 2015 and 2019. Fabuloso!

[@TheGlobalExpats]

Those lines are crazy! Definitely buy your tickets in advance! 😂😂 Your Italian travels were awesome! 🇮🇹

[@laurenchristiansen8438]

I LOVE Rome! Hands down was my favorite city when I first went to Europe. Love your videos guys! Your around the world travels have inspired me to go travel and work around the world all of next year! :)

[@Rwzje]

Love Rome, have been a few times. Watching the vl9gs I want to go back 😊 Just one thing, the line nate pointed out at the st. Peter square is to go up on the dome. Which I would recommend, beautiful cityview and you get to see the inside of the church (dome area) from above.

[@erinkoudelka5520]

Vatican Museum was by far my favorite museum on my Europe trip. Thanks for the video so I could relive some of it

[@lilydietrich2994]

I could literally watch your vlogs for hours. I would love to be your guys friend!

[@thecarnival5035]

Guys when you're going to places such as vatican or any other prominent location please document your travels in details as to where you got the tickets and how did you skip the lines, how did you come across the restaurant. Its easier for us fellow travellers. Hope you understand the point I'm making.

[@rantswithlance6198]

Have been looking forward to this one. Just an amazing place.

[@NomadShifu]

The beautiful Vatican. It is rich in history and that explains the many tourists out there. Loving the content.

[@benec5816]

Oh inside the Vatican it's so beautiful and stunning oh we just looked and my jaw just dropped your camera work and editing once again fantastic too bad your last meal in Rome a bit of a let down but never mind makes you remember the others all that much more stay safe keep em coming see ya

[@robbuglass6199]

Thanks guys , it's 13 years since my wife & I went to the Vatican . I got sneaky snaps of the Sistine chapel , just about everyone had a camera out . I remember the line to the toilet was crazy .

[@lyntje2295]

My favorite city 😍 love this vlogs!

[@metallisander2229]

when you visit Rome you have a deep respect for her, she is a special city the history of Rome is unique in the world is the cradle of modern civilization

[@allisonraestroud78]

We took a 5 hr tour of the Vatican and it was amazing! Next time I'm in Rome, I'm going to those two restaurants y'all went to on your first and second days!!!

[@sophiacoates207]

Thank you this takes me back to my trip to Rome. Ahhhh thank you!

[@urbanviii6557]

@5:20, love the shot of the Baldachino.

[@karammussafi6171]

You guys should have gone to the top of the dome in the Vatican, it's one of the most amazing things I've ever seen, from the stairs that go up there to the beautiful scenery of Rome. In my opinion Rome is the most beautiful city in the world and 3 or4 days are not enough, at least you need a week

[@stahchild]

I feel like I haven’t watched this even though I’m sure that I’ve watched all the videos that you’ve posted. Oh well, I didn’t need an excuse to rewatch but I’ll take it...

[@RonHanks]

The new lens is so perfect for Rome! Nice!

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

I've been some beautiful places in my time but nowhere impressed me like the Vatican did. A year on, I still dream of the Sistine Chapel. Beautiful beyond anything I'd ever expected. We did Venice, Florence and Rome, and Rome was by far my favourite of the three, which I definitely wasn't expecting. Such a beautiful city!

[@bryantsteury8910]

It's crazy you guys were there 5 weeks before we were! Such a fun trip

[@TheGirlWhoWasHerself]

So relate to "that group"! We just got back from a trip around Europe and we laughed at those groups until we did a tour in the last country and realised how good the headphones were😂

[@cjkoolen8078]

Watching a travel vlog in every country and your Vatican 🇻🇦 city

[@karenmodestino8233]

Another awesome video!!!!!! Love love it

[@swifttidesss1323]

Italy is the best! I cant wait to go back someday :D

[@simaipinacomposer]

Oof

[@BigBobJames]

Great music selections on the Rome vlogs!

[@laurav4108]

I know I'm a bit late but I went to the Italy for Christmas to see my family and we went to Rome. During the winter it was so much nicer. I've been in Rome during the summer and it is very hot.

[@jefftx4274]

That wide angle lens! I swore I wouldn't go back to a major European city without one after my last trip. A worthwhile addition.

[@gayleswellness2225]

Never been to Rome but I've been to Florence, Lucca and Sienna--I need to go back!

[@jcgvette]

It's crazy I took my family over the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday and we walked on the same little side street Via degli Avignonesi at the end of our room. We returned to Florida when the Coronavirus started in the US. How the world has changed!

[@MammaBear.]

I'm loving these Roman vlogs! :)

[@yogerke]

It is beautiful. We were there on a Wednesday and that is a really busy day.

[@teemutmantsinen]

The copyright of the Sistine chapel (pictures) has expired long time ago. However, the Vatican Museum benefits from the belief that it is still valid, since it might help keeping people in order.

[@josephhsu3221]

I never realized how many countries youve traveled too. I am surprised! Can’t wait to travel a lot more when I’m an adult, but I also wanna be a Doctor

[@Rustyjamesman]

Went to the Vatican earlier this year! One of the coolest experiences of my life!

[@carolehirsch7315]

There’s always some kind of strike in Rome! It’s so common in Italy that the word for it, sciopero (show’puh-row) is in the first year Italian text books 📚!

[@Farbar1955]

When we got our first take-away in Rome we had to wander around looking for a place to eat it. Then we found an alleyway and ate on the step of a loading bay door! It felt quite normal!

[@tiffanysmith5520]

I've watched this vlog probably 3 or 4 times since I discovered you guys. Somehow, I just realized my friends and I went to that same takeout pasta place and tried to eat it on the Spanish Steps. We barely even sat down before an officer told us to leave. 😂

[@ashleywagner7417]

Wow! Me and my son went in august right before they shut down for a month. Which I knew bc my company does business in Italy. We didn’t experience any of that! We got to see everything without the crowd! Guess we were lucky!

[@CrystalDawn1991]

Ooh your Rome videos sure took me back

[@HansKr]

After binge watching your travel videos for the last couple of days, I finally am up to date. :D Thanks for al the beautiful and fun videos. I loved watching them and it gives a lot of inspiriation for places to visit.

[@KaraandNate]

+Thinkeverclear impressive that you are caught up after only a few days! We're honored ;)

[@HansKr]

I'm lying in a hospital bed with a broken leg, so I have plenty of time to entertain myself with YT videos :D

[@loriegriffin3764]

Thinkeverclear i

[@2112theoden]

I had the early access to the museum and chapel tour and spent about 4 hours in there and I still missed stuff.

[@thomascrown3816]

Beautifully shot vlog

[@ericgarton7411]

We've really enjoyed your vlogs. How much Italian vino did you enjoy while you were working, before you went out searching for pasta? 😆

[@natwan32]

The Vatican is simply amazing. Make sure you buy your tickets in advance because the lines are LONG. I would go back in a second given the chance!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

That gelato looked amazing! Mmmm gnocchi!!

[@meghan11]

italy seems amazing

[@claugonl1566]

9:30 there's a girl that literally ran behind you to record you guys😂😂😂

[@meghan11]

Clau Gonl lolzzz

[@ishouldhavetried]

I wonder if they're fans or think Nate's Christiano Renaldo? 🤔

[@vlKenzo]

Italy could be a barren wasteland and id still be in awe by the history that took place beneath my feet. Combine that with the beauty of the landscape and architecture, it’s my favorite country in the world.

[@escapeforaminute]

Your footage captured beautifully of the Vatican! What gear do you use to have it so stable?!

[@smholland]

For me it’s 2021 so COVID is still kinda around, and I went to Italy and visited Rome, Naples, Florence, La Spezia, Milan and Venice. It wasn’t that crowded cuz of COVID and it was really empty compared to what you guys had

[@heavenlylight317]

Yay new country!

[@ramsen_]

Loved the Sistine Chapel! 😍

[@Fashionistalife]

love you as a couple !!

[@donnaboucher7]

The first time I watched this I couldn't believe you walked right past the Pieta. The most beautiful statue in the world. In fact that is why I went to St. Peters. I sobbed when I saw it. But now I know you are not art fans. As you two might say...."That's crazy" :o)

[@roymarven1736]

i went to visit friends for xmas and new year and there was sun and no queues.

[@romaysakouwenberg5223]

New video yes😍❤️

[@LisaEicholtz]

It's Spanish steps ... If you don't go see that while in Rome it's a mistake ... Also the Trevi Fountain is another.... I've been to italy many times as I have relatives there!

[@manivelu5163]

Money problem

[@selinawilson2872]

Kara, if you pause this vlog on 7:18 you look so mad with your gelato!

[@nykoladudeck6231]

The history nerd in me is going cray cray

[@yourascensionjourney3050]

That looks like the red sports car they used to go to the Vatican in the movie Twilight! hahah

[@jedikaren8112]

Oh Ive had that in America!

[@lil_winsk]

My college was too cheap to pay for a guide. Super religious private school. But we were able to get the headphone and mic set with my professor. When almost all of us were cutting out, guess what? Still was almost impossible to find a 5’5 man in the land of people there. I was the only Catholic on the trip as well somehow. I briefly got to see the Pope speaking (security was rushing us out) due to private mass. I brushed past the highest priests, nuns, ect on the shoulders because everyone found me to see something fancy to see. I couldn’t due to the service about to go on. My church Priest at home said that was an amazing experience for me in St Peters. He reblessed the beautiful rosary I got at the gift shop outside of it at my uncles funeral because I wasn’t sure if it was actually blessed by the Pope. He was in awe that I carry it with me everywhere (purse). Also, he had to go to Italy for his Priest duties and he was so inspired a young Catholic went alone and got to see more than him. 😊 Thank you guys for the video so I can reflect on the awesome time I had there!

[@conorallen1653]

This is really random but what is the brand (and exact model if you know it) of the strap Nate uses for his sunglasses?

[@KaraandNate]

+Conor Allen it's a costa Del Mar band (which is the brand of his sunglasses) 😎

[@d.rogers4184]

Thank you guys for this video. I went to Roma in 2004 on a tour and I wasn't that fascinated with it. BUT you have renewed my interest to try it again. KARA: Did that shoulder sling bag you wore in the phillipines hurt your shoulder or feel unbalanced after a long day? Thank you!

[@KaraandNate]

+Dani Rogers hey girl! No my blue kavu bag is AMAZING. It just didn't pack well for travel days, and I needed to carry my big electronics bag with the kavu stuffed inside. But it's a great bag!!

[@d.rogers4184]

Kara and Nate thanks so much Kara!!! :-)

[@giannioddi1973]

Try not to bump your head great view up there

[@LH2Odrama]

Our friend "spot" is back

[@martinhollick670]

It's funny that another youtube traveler: Gabriel (Morris) Traveller is in Rome at the same time you are. Or I should say that you are all posting your Rome videos at the same time. He is ending a three month European tour and going to Dublin. I only subscribe to four youtube travelers and half of you are in Rome.

[@coralgwyn-williams9933]

I believe Nippons' contract for the Sistine chapel has expired (if my info is correct) but the Vatican determined that the potential damage of millions of flashes inside would be best mitigated by continuing to forbid filming and photos

[@ometofu]

Question about Italiapass, is it a physical pass or an app? does it has an expiration? their website isn't too clear... (i emailed) them....

[@BeverlyReynolds]

my fave place on earth

[@fusionmasterclashing6705]

love u kara ❤❤

[@giuliaraffaelli6276]

Trapizzinoooo 😍😍😍😍

[@AlexWJ93]

Aaaah, I haven't been to Rome but I can just feel what it's like to be in Italy and walk around the cities/towns with these videos. I love it. (And miss it)

[@twofingers2034]

So crouwded there

[@christinagarcia1474]

I wish you would’ve said a bit more about what the Vatican is

[@asianchk16]

funny story about my family at minute mark 5:27.. You see all of the columns?? Well, my family years ago were out touring and had finished up at the Vatican. We were standing around looking at a map trying to decide on where to eat.. My little brother goes: I HAVE TO PEE! And we look and go okay, we are trying to decide on lunch give us a minute.. Mind you my brother is maybe 3 or 4... After we decide we turn to the stroller where my brother is supposed to be and he's not there... HE'S AT ONE OF THE COLUMNS PEEING ON IT! The police were standing probably 300ft from us and we were so appalled and they didn't care one bit...

[@giovannimoriggi5833]

Rome's guys do know some rules but they know babies as well :)

[@giannioddi1973]

You take the lift halfway then walk rest of the way

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Awesome

[@redgarcia1427]

Can't eat on the Spanish steps in Rome? I'm confused!!

[@Secco1954]

My wife and I travelled for 12 months and the one thing we continually said was "you get what you paid for"

[@thesilentshopper]

ohh to be in Rome again...