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Day Trip to Champagne from Paris: How-To Guide & Best Tours
Considering taking a Champagne day trip from Paris? You’re probably picturing vineyard-covered hills, elegant Champagne houses, underground chalk cellars, and bubbles sparkling in crystal flutes before 10 AM… And I’m…
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Best Paris Cooking Classes (All Tried & Tested by Me!)
Paris is always a good idea. And so is booking a Paris cooking class while you’re there. Especially if you travel to eat (like I do!). You could spend your…
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Bayeux, France: Best Things to Do, Where to Eat, Must-Know Tips
If you’re into WWII history, charming medieval streets, oysters, and Camembert, you’re going to love Bayeux, France. Just a two-hour train ride from Paris, Bayeux is a must-add to your…
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How to Day Trip to Versailles from Paris: Must-Know Tips, Best Tours, Mistakes to Avoid
If it’s your first time in France, a Versailles day trip from Paris is a must – but so is planning wisely. You’ve heard the famous quote, “Let them eat…
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Best Things to Do in Palermo, Sicily + Must-Know Tips
Let’s face the facts: Palermo, Sicily is loud, dirty, colorful, and chaotic. And it has nothing to do with the beachy, spritzy, relaxing Sicilian vacation you’re probably picturing. But for…
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How to Visit St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace in Venice, Italy
Visiting Venice for the first time? Obviously, wandering the canals, eating cicchetti, and taking a gondola ride are your non-negotiables. But if you ask me, St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s…
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Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: Best Wine Tour + DIY Options
If you’re wondering whether a wine-splashed Douro Valley day trip is worth squeezing into your Porto itinerary, my answer is an easy yes. World-famous Port wines, mineral-rich Douro wines, hearty…
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17 Incredible Things to Do in Siena, Italy + Helpful Tips
If you’re traveling through Tuscany and skip Siena, you’re seriously missing out. From visiting the magnificent Duomo di Siena to wandering the Piazza del Campo, there are so many incredible…
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Visiting the Vatican: Must-Know Tips, Best Tours, Mistakes to Avoid
If visiting Vatican City – and taking a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica – is on your Rome itinerary, this guide is for you. …
