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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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 …
Continue Reading about My Favorite Europe-wide Travel Guidebooks

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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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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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 …

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. …

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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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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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 …

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 …

So, there you are: You've arrived in Rome, ready to explore the Eternal City. Ready to embark on the vacation of a lifetime. But you're not in Rome. …
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The question inevitably arises: Is Rome safe? To be clear, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Yes, Rome is safe for tourists. That said, about the …

Although it’s possible to rely solely on Rome’s public transportation and your own two feet, nobody can deny the convenience of Ubers and taxis in …
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