Once upon a time, before the smartphone ushered in the Airbnb app and Eurail trip planner with their limitless resources sitting a finger tap away, I …
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Prost! A German Beer Garden Survival Guide | What to Expect, Eat and Drink
No trip to Germany (or, come to think of it, Austria, the Czech Republic or Switzerland) is complete without quaffing a liter ("ein Mass") or three at …
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6 Must-Visit Amsterdam Street Markets
Amsterdam street markets run the gamut from high-end and niche to workaday stalwarts stuffed with every product imaginable. While the famous flower …
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The Rise of Europe’s Digital Nomad Visas
Ever considered extending your European vacation and becoming a digital nomad in Europe? I sure have. My family and I spent summer 2016 in …
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My Favorite Europe-wide Travel Guidebooks
The question I'm most-often asked about traveling Europe is: Where should I go? My canned reply: Well, that depends on your interests and what you …
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Where to Swim (Yes, Swim) Among Underwater Roman Ruins in Europe
I plunged into the turquoise Adriatic Sea. Its crisp waters provided welcome relief on another 90-degree day in Croatia. My eyes scanned the sea …
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Where Can Americans Travel Europe this Summer? [UPDATED]
The U.S. travel ban to Europe is over and Europe’s Great Travel Reopening has begun. This year, Americans are invited back to the Continent. Before …
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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. …
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 …
