In Rome, you don’t find the gelato…the gelato finds you! But seriously: No matter where you turn in the Eternal City, you’re bound to run across …
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Where is Game of Thrones Filmed in Europe?
Are you as hyped as I am for the eighth season of Game of Thrones? Unfortunately, the fantasy epic draws to a much-anticipated, though bittersweet …
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The Sistine Chapel Exactly as Michelangelo Intended
No matter where you go in Rome or the Vatican, you’re not far from a Michelangelo masterpiece. Although the Pietà, Moses and Piazza del Campidoglio …
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What is Rome’s Most Famous Food?
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 …
