The United Nations World Tourism Organization released data on Jan. 28, 2021 that officially cements 2020 as modern history's worst year ever. Well, …
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The United Nations World Tourism Organization released data on Jan. 28, 2021 that officially cements 2020 as modern history's worst year ever. Well, …
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Last year wasn't the year for travel or travel writing. I'm optimistic that will change in 2021, and am working hard on new books and major updates to …
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Parisians rely on fresh food for nearly every meal, and nothing serves the freshest and tastiest ingredients than a Paris food market. Transported …

Whether you're looking to follow the trends or avoid the crowds, these are the cities, countries and regions of Europe that everyone's talking about …

At first glance, Rome's cuisine looks like all meat and carbs. And to a certain extent, it is. However, restaurants in Rome also serve an array of …

Let’s talk apps. And I don’t mean tapas! Unfortunately, that’s a blog post for another time. Nope, I’m talking about mobile apps for your phone. …

“First we eat, then we do everything else.”M.F.K. Fisher Even though the food writer M.F.K. Fisher wasn't talking about Italians, she might as well …
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Ready to go all out? Or all in? Whatever the saying, this post's all about how to make the absolute most of your precious days in Rome. This is a …
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There you are waltzing Rome’s cobblestone streets, hankering for a caffeine break, when you spot a sandwich board advertising €1 coffees. Done! You …
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Good news travelers: Getting around the Eternal City ain’t hard at all. With this handy Rome public transportation guide, you’ll jump from Metro to …

In 2017, the Italian government took a giant leap into the 21st century. They unveiled a free mobile app that allows access to thousands of WiFi …

So, there you are: You've arrived in Rome, ready to explore the Eternal City. Ready to embark on the vacation of a lifetime. But you're not in Rome. …
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