Of all the classic Roman recipes, few command the loyalty of both travelers and locals like cacio e pepe, "cheese and pepper." Indeed, it reigns …
Rome Has a Jewish Ghetto and It’s Intriguing
Everyone knows Rome is the epicenter of the Catholic faith. But the Italian capital also claims Europe's oldest Jewish Ghetto, located along the Tiber …
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Baths of Caracalla: Roman Ruins Without the Ruinous Crowds
It’s no secret the Ancient Romans loved a good bath. Indeed, we probably wouldn’t have spas today had it not been for those hot-water-worshipping …
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Europe’s Ultimate Sightseeing Passes for Saving Time & Money in 2019
In my humble estimation, there are two types of European travelers: Those who unlock the massive benefits of city sightseeing passes and those who …
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Sweet, Sweet Amsterdam!
Amsterdam desserts... Can you feel the bad jokes brewing? I refuse to lower myself to such low comedic depths and make such an obvious …
Catacombs of Priscilla: Rome’s Alternative Catacombs
Feeling drained from the Roman heat? No sweat! Take a trip to northern Rome and explore the “cool” (both literal and figurative) Catacombs of …
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How (and Why) to Splurge at the Vatican
One of the most highly trafficked tourist destinations in Rome, attracting more than 20,000 tourists a day in summertime, go ahead and budget for a …
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Gin & Tears at Amsterdam’s Oldest Bar
Amsterdam's much-heralded VOC Cafe is a bar worth cozying up to, and I do mean cozy. This charmingly Old World Dutch pub occupies a space in the …
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From Rome to Pompeii in Just a Day
With roughly 2.5 million visitors every year, the archeological site Pompeii is easily one of Italy’s top tourist draws. And good news travelers: It’s …
9 Instagrammers Capturing the Beauty of Europe
Ironically, for a travel writer, blogger and Instagrammer, I'm usually the first person to raise my hand and complain about travel-media saturation. …
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Going Gratis: How to See Rome’s Top Sights for Free
There are numerous ways to save money when traveling. And in an expensive country like Italy every euro counts. So, clever travelers and proud …
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How to Apply for a Spain Residency Visa
Applying for residency visas to all EU countries remains a notoriously convoluted and expensive process. Spain, particularly so. Byzantine rules …
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