Italy, Rome
Fun, Free (and Almost Free)Things to Do in Rome
Heading to Rome? You won’t be alone. This year, the Eternal City expects to host 35 million visitors, up…
May 27, 2025Join the Journey
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Antiquities, Archeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural Attractions, History, Italy, Museums, RomeExplore Rome’s Ancient Wonders and Avoid the Crowds (Mostly)
Rome is the destination of choice for tens of millions of visitors annually and it seems like everyone is…
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Art, Basque Country, SpainWhat To Do In Bilbao After Visiting The Guggenheim: There’s A Lot
I’ve met more than a few people traveling in Spain who take a day trip to Bilbao to visit…
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Europe, Family Fun, Foreign Travel, Summer TravelHow to Have More Fun and Stress Less: Practical Travel Tips You’ll Actually Use
We can’t help with the weather, crowds and unexpected events vying to take a toll on your fun, but…
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Practical Information, Travel Advice, Travel TipsHow to Pack Light: Five Weeks with a Carry-On!
Packing for any trip–a weekend in wine country, a month in Europe, or something in between used to be…
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Alaska, Family Fun, Natural Wonders, Outdoor ActivitiesWhere to Go for Cool Summer Fun: Fairbanks Alaska
Once the “greening” begins, it’s a sure sign that Spring has arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska and summer is on…
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Architecture, California, Modernism, Modernism Week, Midcentury Modernism, Palm SpringsPalm Springs—Marvelous Modernism Week
Note: This story will be updated with information from Modernism Week 2026, which just wrapped up, but in the…
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Dolomites, Italy, Outdoor ActivitiesAutumn Hiking in Italy’s Dazzling Dolomites: Here’s Why Everyone Wants to Go!
You’ll see the imposing peaks of the Dolomites piercing the South Tyrolean sky long before you reach them. This…
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Art, California, Cultural Attractions, Outdoor ActivitiesCalifornia’s High Desert Gem: Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Sculpture Museum
I first learned about Noah Purifoy’s wondrous Outdoor Desert Museum while planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park…
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Dolomites, Family Fun, Italy, Natural Wonders, Outdoor ActivitiesThe Amazing Earth Pyramids of Renon/Ritten
I kind of have a fear of heights. Standing at the cable car station in Bolzano/Bozen and staring up at the impressive mountain I was about to ascend, made me a little queasy but I hadn’t come all this way to miss out on a hike in the Dolomites. Specifically, a hike to see the earth pyramids of Renon/Ritten.
November 17, 2022