Belgium is a compact country and a 5-day itinerary is a perfect amount of time to spend there at least for the first time. We chose three of its most important cities and divided our time between Ghent, Bruges and Brussels. We spent two days in Ghent, took a full day trip to Bruges and […]
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If you’re planning 2 days in Naples, you’re probably wondering if the city is really worth visiting. After hearing so many mixed opinions, I asked myself the same question before my trip. Out of all the Italian cities I’ve visited, the city of Naples surprised me the most. It’s loud, chaotic and full of life. The Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
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The Eternal City is full of landmarks and sites. Every corner seems to hide another church, palace, fountain, or ancient ruin. You could spend a week here. And you’d still leave with a list of places for your next visit. At least that’s exactly how I felt after my second trip to Rome. Of course, you already
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Bonifacio was one of those stops I wasn’t sure what to expect from. It’s a small town on the southernmost tip of Corsica, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and some of the island’s most impressive limestone cliffs. I had about six hours there as part of Windstar Cruises‘ La Dolce Vita itinerary, a Quick Getaway sailing
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Venice the floating city is built on water. Canals instead of streets, boats instead of cars and gondolas instead of bicycles or scooters. Because of that, where you stay matters more than in any other city. You don’t move around Venice by car. Instead, you walk, take a vaporetto, or arrive by water taxi. So
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This 5-day Paris itinerary is based on my real route through the French capital. Over the years, I’ve adjusted it so it works just as well for a first time visit as it does for travelers who have already been to Paris. The magic of Paris is that it never feels finished. Even after three trips, I still keep discovering
I’ve been to Paris several times, but on my latest trip I finally booked a hotel room with a view of the Eiffel Tower. And honestly, it was the best move. At night, seeing the Iron Lady sparkle from my bed, felt unreal. Then, waking up and having coffee while looking at it in the morning felt like
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If you’re planning a trip to Venice, make space in your itinerary for a Grand Canal boat tour. Seeing the floating city from the water changes everything. After cruising the iconic Grand Canal, I can say it’s one of the best experiences you can have here. If you need a 2 day itinerary blueprint for your Venice trip, you can read
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Let’s be honest. On your first time in Paris, you’ll see the big ones. The Louvre Museum, the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, maybe even the Arc de Triomphe or the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower. These are iconic Paris attractions and famous Paris landmarks for a reason. Here’s the other 40 best things to do in Paris,
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Paris is full of pretty cafés and fancy restaurants, but not all of them feel worth the time, money, or the wait. So I made the list I wish I had on my first trip: some of the best places for a slow lunch, a beautiful cocktail, or a sweet break that also happens to
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