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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How to Book Rome’s Top Attractions in Advance
Lines. Lines. Lines. If you don't book ahead or utilize the Roma Pass, then your impression of Rome's top sights will be just that: Lines. Don’t waste …
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Travel at a Human Pace, a Q&A with “Explore Europe on Foot” Author Cassandra Overby
Ever dreamed of exploring Europe by hiking village to village, hut to hut? Does the idea of a full day outside exploring beautiful countryside and …
Roma Pass: Required for Serious Sightseeing in Rome
I'm a big fan of European city and museum passes. While not all are created equally, generally speaking, city passes like the Roma Pass save you time, …
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2018 European travel review, part 2: From Vienna to Munich by way of Croatia and Italy
Our 2018 European travel tour-arama in review concludes with travels in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. Plus, read to the very end for three key …
Meet a Camino de Santiago expert, Q&A with author Beth Jusino
Beth Jusino, author of Walking to the End of the World: A Thousand Miles on the Camino De Santiago, joins us for a discussion about her new book and …
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When is the best time to visit Barcelona? | Barcelona Travel Tips
If you're planning a trip to Spain's second-largest city and Catalonia's capital, then you're probably trying to figure out the best time to visit …
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Amsterdam’s “bitter” bar snacks: Bitterballen and Bittergarnituur
If you ever find yourself craving a beer after a day of exploring Amsterdam, make sure to order some bittergarnituur, complete with …
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Frites, Frieten, Fries: All about those beloved Amsterdam “French” fries
While the origin of the humble French fry generates much debate (which we'll get to), there's absolutely no denying the fried potato has reached its …
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The Verzetsmuseum: Amsterdam’s WWII resistance museum
Amsterdam is a hive of world-class museums, and the Verzetsmuseum, the Dutch resistance museum, shines brightest among the gems. In fact, critics …
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