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Vacation in Italy: What to Do in Case of Emergency

It’s always a shock when an emergency cuts the ground from under one’s feet, but the levels of panic at least double when it happens halfway across the globe. As we all know, forewarned is forearmed (the fact that the expression is overused doesn’t make it any less true), so let’s talk about what to do if something happens during your Italy vacation. 

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Why Use a Travel Agent When Planning a Vacation?

Nowadays, planning a vacation should be a breather. With the whole knowledge of the internet at our fingertips and with such platforms as Booking, Viator, and Rome2Rio easily available, it seems like organizing the tour of your dreams should barely take any effort at all. But as always, the devil is in the details. So let’s talk about why so many people still prefer to delegate the responsibility of organizing their vacations to travel specialists.  Read More “Why Use a Travel Agent When Planning a Vacation?”

Your Guide to the Types of Italian Restaurants

It goes without saying that one of the best things about Italy is its traditional cuisine. And it seems like nothing can be simpler than enjoying this aspect of Italian culture, as the popular destinations aren’t lacking options for dining out. But in reality, there are a few things you need to know before picking out the venue, and one of them is the difference between the kinds of Italian restaurants. If most people know exactly what a pizzeria is, seeing places like otteria and enoteca might raise a few questions.
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What to Know When Planning a Solo Trip

If you’ve never traveled on your own, it might seem like an intimidating endeavor. Planning a trip isn’t always easy, but planning a vacation with no one to share your concerns with or split responsibilities with is overwhelming, to say the least. But even if it’s not always easy, there is a special magic about exploring the world on your own.
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Easy Sustainable Travel Practices Everyone Can Follow

Nowadays, environmental problems are more pressing than ever, and the truth that cannot be denied is that it’s up to each and every one of us to make a difference. And it’s amazing that more and more people commit to doing their best to live more sustainable lifestyles. Even though we are not fans of the extremes, and don’t use the emission calculator every time we plan a trip or refuse ourselves a takeaway when we feel like it, we are strong believers that every contribution counts. Read More “Easy Sustainable Travel Practices Everyone Can Follow”

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Hidden Gems in Italy You Shouldn’t Miss

As sad as it is to admit, in most cases, the vacation time is not unlimited. The reality is that the huge list of things we want to see and do is way too often crushed by the necessity of prioritizing what we actually have time for. And when it comes to such a remarkable destination as Italy, where the list of A-list places that will take your breath away is not that much smaller than The Great Gatsby, it’s no surprise that a lot of humbler destinations fall into the cracks. Read More “Hidden Gems in Italy You Shouldn’t Miss”

Top Apps For Europe Travel

If you’ve already traveled with us, you know from experience how hard our team works to make sure that you have the time of your life. We do our best to personally check all the hotels and meet the guides to ensure that you have the best possible experience. As you can imagine, it means that we travel around Europe quite a lot and have a few tricks up our sleeves on how to enhance the amazing experience. And today we would like to share with you our go-to apps that we love and find genuinely helpful when traveling.

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Winter Europe: Where to Look for Sun in January

Late December and early January are wonderful times for a European vacation. The magic in the air and the comforting songs of Frank Sintra coming from every store? Checked. The Christmas fairs luring in everyone passing by with beautiful lights and the smell of spiced mulled wine and heavenly baked goods? Checked. The gorgeous Christmas trees scattered around the cities’ streets, bringing a bit of gentle happiness even to the most salted cynics? Checked again! 

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Must-Know Tips for Dining in Italy

It’s not a secret that one of the most compelling reasons why people from all over the world come to Italy is the amazing food. It’s adored just as much as priceless artworks, top-range fashion houses, gorgeous luxury cars, and the world-hit Italian phenomenon that is MÃ¥neskin, and the simple act of dining out in Italy can easily be the highlight of one’s day. However, it can also be surprisingly tricky, as this country has a few unique rules and restaurant fees that not everyone is aware of.
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