Forget the Mont Blanc Tour and Corsica’s vaunted GR 20. The best hiking in France is found between fairytale villages, among lush river valleys, farm …
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2020 Officially Tourism’s Worst Year in the Modern Era
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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2021-22 Travel Book Release Schedule (Tentative)
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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Paris Food Markets Directory
Parisians rely on fresh food for nearly every meal, and nothing serves the freshest and tastiest ingredients than a Paris food market. Transported …
Top European Destinations of 2020
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 …
How to Order Vegetarian in Rome
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 …
5 Must Have Apps for Rome
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. …
5 Steps to Understanding Rome’s Food Scene
“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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This is the Ultimate Rome Itinerary Planner
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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Buyer Beware: Standing Versus Sitting at Rome’s Bars
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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A Rome Public Transportation Guide
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 …
How to Find WiFi in Rome
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 …
