Italy Travel Tips
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Calling and Using Taxis in Italy: all you need to know for a safe trip
During your stay in Italy, there is a good chance you may want to occasionally use a taxi. Taxis exist in most, if not all, parts of the world, so you may think there is nothing specific to using taxis in Italy to warrant reading about it. To a large extent, this is correct. However, there are a few things about taxis in Italy that many foreigner do not realize and this often causes issues, ranging from overpaying, to finding yourself stranded and more. So today, I want to address how taxis in Italy work, starting from what a taxi is (not necessarily the same as back home!), to how…
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How to buy Pantheon tickets: step by step guide with photos and tips to visit the Pantheon in Rome
Step by step guide to help you buy Pantheon tickets and skip the line without breaking the bank. How to use the Rome Pantheon’s Official Site and reliable ticketing alternatives. The Rome Pantheon is a stunning ancient Roman temple turned Catholic Church and one of the most fascinated and visited monuments in Rome. For the longest time, access to the Pantheon was free and not ticketed. However, since a couple of years ago, the Pantheon has become a ticketed attraction and like it often happens in Rome, the ticketing system they have chosen is a little less straightforward than most users wished. Today, I share the three best ways to…
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How to take a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence (but why you probably shouldn’t!) – honest travel guide
How to take a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence by train and ferry, best towns to see and practical considerations to help you plan your day at best. Taking a day trip to Cinque Terre from a home base in Florence is a popular options for visitors on a tight schedule and, in some cases, the only way add to your itinerary a glimpse of the famous colorful cliffhanging villages of Instagram fame. I adore Cinque Terre and I understand the desire to add it in pretty much no matter what. The area truly is adorable and you won’t find it anywhere else, so if it is a…







