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7 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About the Ponte Vecchio
Most people cross the Ponte Vecchio in about ninety seconds. They take a photo of the…
The cheapest time to visit Venice: months, prices, and the trick that saves more than the right season
The short answer, before everything else The cheapest time to visit Venice is November. Hotel rates…
Cooking classes in Tuscany: the dishes that are actually Tuscan, and the ones you can skip
Type cooking classes in Tuscany into Google and you’ll get the same list ten times in…
Why You Can’t Take Photos in the Sistine Chapel (The Real Reason)
There is one rule inside the Sistine Chapel that catches almost every visitor by surprise. You…
The Sistine Chapel: What You Need to Know Before You Go
If you’re planning a trip to Rome, seeing the Sistine Chapel is likely at the top…
Rome on a budget: what tourists overpay for
Most articles about Rome on a budget tell you to walk a lot, drink from public…
Free things to do in Rome: the ones that beat the paid attractions — written by someone who lives here
The first time I took a friend from London to San Luigi dei Francesi, she did…
What to buy in Sperlonga: the four shops worth walking into
Walk the main street of Sperlonga’s old town in August and you will pass twenty-five shops.…
How many days should you stay in Sperlonga? I left after one and spent the drive home regretting it
If you’re wondering how long to stay in Sperlonga, the honest answer is three days. Not…