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11 Things to do in Rome Stroll through Trastevere This is the Roman cliché, the one which Hollywood (think Eat Pray Love and To Rome with Love) loves. That said, Trastevere is a pleasant, and now quite touristy, place to stroll in the evening. It is Rome with a village feel. This was traditionally a […]
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A Walk through Ancient Rome A trip to Rome is usually crammed with full days of sightseeing. I’m not a big travel-for-sights person, but my few days in Rome were packed with ticking off the main highlights. Don’t worry, I made time for a gelato and coffee here and there and a walk through the
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Lose the Tourists in Poland In Prague, you’re lucky to see more than the back of another tourist. Meanwhile, close by in Poland, the possibilities are wide-open for travelers. There are endless places to explore which are free of tourists. Strange that this is still the case, but Communism has been out, and Poland has
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12 things to do in Krakow Poland Krakow is Poland’s top tourist destination. While there are other destinations to put on your Poland tour which are also beautiful and less touristy (namely Wroclaw), you shouldn’t miss Krakow. It was the only major city in Poland to survive World War II undamaged. Our Poland trip also
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Your Guide to Riga Latvia Riga Latvia is very much different from its neighbors: Estonia and Lithuania. Don’t be misguided by people who say they are too similar. Tallinn’s old city is very much a medieval one, while Riga impresses with its Art Nouveau architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center. Riga is bit more
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Your Guide to Tallinn Estonia Tallinn Estonia is a city known for its well-preserved medieval old town. It’s just a 3-hour ferry ride from Helsinki, a popular stop for cruise ships, and not too far from St. Petersburg, Russia. Its port location has added to its significance over the years, but has also led to
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How to Save Money in Iceland Although it’s become cheaper for foreign travelers since the banking crisis of 2008, Iceland can still be quite an expensive place to travel. Transportation (buses, car-rental, gasoline), restaurants, accommodation, souvenirs, and tours will put the biggest dent in the traveler’s budget. The only bargains are the local food products
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Keeping it Cheap in New York New York City can be a shockingly expensive place for those of us who travel in from different economies. Even coming from neighboring Pennsylvania it’s a big step up. I paid $16 for a pastrami sandwich at the legendary Katz’s Deli. Granted, it was tasty, quite large, and paired
Chinese Cooking Lessons in Dali, China Taking a cooking class is a great way to enhance your short holiday or long-term travels. Almost every place that I travel to, I see cooking classes available—be it in Thailand or Italy, Argentina or Vietnam, Mexico or Morocco. I had been lingering in the laid back town of
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For some this is the quintessential China experience. I must admit, after countless bus rides, hotel check-ins, and big city headaches, this river’s foggy stillness came as a relief. It may be extremely popular and touristy, but there is no denying the beauty that this river and the Three Gorges possess. Choose your Cruise There
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