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Photo Of A person with a backpack hikes through a grassy trail high on a cliffside. the colorful Cinque Terre houses are up ahead in the distance above a bright blue ocean.

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A guide to Cinque Terre’s visitor cards

Cinque Terre has five beautiful villages to you can hike to. Check out this guide to see which visitor’s pass is best for you!

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Uncovering Life in Pompeii

Visiting Pompeii with my tween and my small dog made for a casual, fun and exploratory experience that a tour couldn’t offer.

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8 Kid-friendly museums across Europe

Fulfill little wonders and satisfy curiosities. Push past signs reading ‘Please Do Not Touch’ and seek out genuinely kid-friendly museums.

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Sip through Sicilian wines

Sicily is not only known for their reds wines; they do have a beautiful variety known as Grillo most compared to Pinot Grigio.

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“Twilight” locations in Italy

Fans of the Twilight series will want to check out these franchise-adjacent locations in Italy.

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Venturing up Mount Etna

Visiting Mount Etna is a must-do experience while stationed in Sicily and makes for a fun day trip.

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Authentic culinary adventures in Vicenza: Trattoria All’ Angelo

Whether you are part of the Vicenza Military Community or simply visiting the area, a cooking experience at Trattoria All’Angelo is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

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A week in Rome: Arrival and Pantheon

These are the first two days of the trip. We allotted time to walk to the attractions.

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Borderless Europe: Introducing the European Capital of Culture 2025

In 2025 the European Capital of Culture is not simply one city, but two that straddle a former Cold War border and now connect as a borderless community.

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A week in Rome: Castel Sant’ Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica

This is day seven of the trip. We allotted time to walk to the attractions

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A week in Rome: Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla and Colosseum

These are my suggestions for days three and four of the trip. We allotted time to walk to the attractions.

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A week in Rome: The Vatican and Capitoline Museums

These are my notes for days five and six of the trip. We allotted time to walk to the attractions

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A week in Rome: Itinerary

There is so much to see and do in Rome that it can be overwhelming. I have put this itinerary together to help you better plan a week in Rome.

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The best medieval festivals in Europe

Here is your resource to finding historical-reenactment festivals in 2025 near you. Figure out how to find small local fairs and huge multi-day themed events.

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