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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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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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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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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