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The Roman Forum in the Fall season

Why You Should Visit Rome in the Fall

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Many people take their big Italian vacations during the summer season. After all, the kids are out of school, the days are longer, and many fairs, festivals, and events are happening. You don’t need to hear why planning a summer trip can make a lot of sense.

But if your schedule is flexible, I want to share why you might have an even better experience if you plan to visit Rome in the Fall instead.

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How to Plan a Day Trip to Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli

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In ancient Rome, it was expected that an emperor would get weary of life in the capital city, and it was customary to build another sprawling estate (or a few estates) in places outside the city. Emperor Hadrian did just this between 121 and 137 AD, near a hillside town about 18 miles east of Rome.

Today, you can visit the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, and it makes for an easy and fascinating day trip.

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Strategic Tips for Buying Eiffel Tower Tickets

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Visiting the Eiffel Tower is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but when you started planning your trip to Paris, you probably didn’t expect to encounter such difficulty and frustration when buying tickets.

But it is difficult and you do need to have a plan.

I’m sharing the my best strategic tips for buying Eiffel Tower tickets so you can avoid disappointment.

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Exterior view of Chateau du Clos-Luce in Amboise, France.

A Guide to the Enchanting Loire Valley Chateaux

A Guide to the Enchanting Loire Valley Chateaux Read More

If exploring the endlessly varied, unique, and breathtakingly opulent corridors of 16th-Century castles is your thing, then a stop in the Loire Valley is a must.

This region in France is a fertile agricultural area, as well as home to over 1,000 castles (chateaux in French), so you’ll find a marvelous combination of luxurious palatial estates and gardens, mouth watering cuisine, and delightful wines to sample.

Really, what could be better?

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Buon Appetito! Top Foods in Rome that Every Traveler Must Sample

Buon Appetito! Top Foods in Rome that Every Traveler Must Sample Read More

If you’ve ever had an honest-to-goodness Italian meal, then you know why Italy has a reputation for having some of the most mouthwatering food in the world. And no trip would be complete without a proper introduction to the best foods in Rome!

Here, I’m going to take you through a full meal — so when you arrive, you’ll know which foods you should be ready to order. Buon appetito!

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Take the RoissyBus to Paris with a little extra comfort and convenience than the train.

5 Ways To Get From CDG To Paris City Center

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Most people don’t spend much time considering how to get from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Paris, or they might assume that taking a taxi is the only way to go.

But there are several transportation options available, and choosing the one that’s best for you and your travel companions is a relatively easy decision that can have wonderful returns.

So let’s look at 5 ways to get from CDG to Paris city center.

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Christmas market in front of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris

9 Christmas Markets in Paris to Visit This Holiday Season

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Paris is known as the City of Lights — and no time is that nickname more alive than during the sparkling holiday season when the Christmas markets in Paris are in full swing.

Known to Parisians as Marchés de Noël, there are so many Christmas markets in Paris to choose from. Depending on what you want to experience, you can pick and choose the ones that are right for you.

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3 Ways to Day Trip to Pompeii from Rome

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Pompeii is a city frozen — or rather, seared — in time. And if you are a history enthusiast, or just want a glimpse into what real life was like for the average Roman 2,000 years ago, it’s very much worth it to plan a visit.

If you are already in Rome (or nearby), I highly recommend making the day trip to Pompeii. It’s fascinating and very worth the little extra effort to get there. Here are 3 ways you could do it – choose the one that best fits your travel style!

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