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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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View of St. Peter's Square from the Dome.

Make the Most of Your Visit to the Vatican 

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As a certified Rome travel expert who specializes in designing custom itineraries for independent travelers, what I have found is that any visit to the Vatican requires a certain kind of preparation to really get the most out of it. Not complicated, but intentional. This is not a destination that is well suited for “winging it.” When travelers do that, they often wind up stressed, exhausted, and lost in lines and crowds.

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Bridges and canals in Strasbourg, France.

Unforgettable Day Trips From Paris (Some Will Surprise You!)

Unforgettable Day Trips From Paris (Some Will Surprise You!) Read More

It’s no secret that a person could spend weeks in Paris and not run out of fascinating, beautiful, and delicious things to experience. It’s one of the reasons I love the city so much and why I chose to become a certified Paris Travel Expert specializing in crafting custom itineraries for travelers.

But here’s something that many travelers don’t consider: the areas surrounding Paris hold so many treasures, as well, and they are surprisingly easy to access. With the right planning, you can enjoy all kinds of adventures — and return to the City of Lights as your home base.

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The Ancient Agora and Temple of Hephaistos in Athens, Greece.

Your Guide to the Best Sights to See in Athens, Greece

Your Guide to the Best Sights to See in Athens, Greece Read More

Athens is the logical – and perfect – place to start and/or end your vacation in Greece. Even if you only have a day or two to explore this ancient-meets-modern Mediterranean city, it’ll be a highly rewarding and historically rich couple of days. These are the top 5 things to see and do in Athens.

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View from the Eiffel Tower upon Parc du Champ de Mars.

The Perfect Itinerary Starts with These Sights in Paris

The Perfect Itinerary Starts with These Sights in Paris Read More

There is perhaps no city that looms larger in a traveler’s imagination than Paris — and rightly so.

The City of Lights. The City of Love. Fashion capital of the world. Ooh la la.

Everything from its picturesque cafes to its cool confidence to its iconic skyline speaks of an effortless embrace of all the good things that make life rich, pleasurable, and sweet.

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