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

By / June 2, 2023

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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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Bridges and canals in Strasbourg, France.

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

By / July 10, 2022

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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

By / February 22, 2022

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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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Long view interior shot of the central hallway in the Orsay Museum in Paris, France

11 Noteworthy European Virtual Museum Tours

By / December 8, 2020

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While I typically spend my days crafting custom travel itineraries for travelers, this time I’ve planned a virtual museum tour itinerary for all of you. As usual, my recommendations are based on personal experience and plenty of research. These are what I consider to be 11 of the most well-done virtual tours for European museums available online today. 

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The Roman Colosseum at sunset in Rome, Italy.

First Trip to Europe: Top Cities to Visit

By / September 21, 2021

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A common question that many travelers ask themselves (and me) is, “Which city should I visit on my first trip to Europe?” While I believe plenty of cities in Europe would make for a great first trip, I do have a short list of suggestions that I typically make based on ease of communication with locals, Bucket List-worthy sights to see, transportation options, and culinary experiences.

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