Category: Destinations
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What is the EES? What You Need to Know About the New Entry/Exit System (EES) Entry Process for Travel in Europe
The European Union has been working for some years to implement new entry initiatives for travelers visiting the Schengen Area, including the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the soon to be in effect Entry/Exit System (EES). What is the EES? Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System or EES, will be gradually…
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How to Visit the Colosseum in Rome: Everything You Need to Know to Visit Italy’s World Wonder
When you catch sight of the Colosseum in your peripheral vision as you are walking through Rome, it takes your breath away. It is a thrilling sight to see the ancient ruins rising up above the modern city of Rome. And it’s just right there, no big deal. You’re casually walking around and there it…
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12 Day Classic Spain Itinerary: A Journey Through an Incredible Country
Spain and Italy are the two requests I receive the most for travelers wanting to visit Europe. I’ve done various iterations of Spain itineraries over the years, but this prospective client wanted the Classic Spain experience with a lot of free time to explore independently. They did Madrid to Seville to Barcelona, with a couple…
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Welcome to Barcelona: The Quick List of Things To Do in Barcelona That I Include in Every Barcelona Itinerary
“Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass – a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell.…
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A Family Trip to Chicago: Super Fun 5 Day Itinerary
I recently had a travel client reach out to me for help with a family trip to Chicago. They had their dates set and a hotel booked but were overwhelmed with planning the details. The client had a few absolute must do’s – a Cubs game, an architecture tour and an anniversary celebration dinner, but…
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Rome Three Day Itinerary: Spend 3 Incredible Days in the Eternal City of Rome
I read about Italy a lot in Facebook groups and travel forums and I often see comments that recommend skipping Rome completely or just flying in and out of Rome and not spending any time there. And while everyone is entitled to their own opinions, especially if you have been to Rome and didn’t enjoy…
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Top 10 Things To Do in London if You Are Visiting For the First Time
The truth is, there are endless amounts of things to do in London. You could spend weeks hitting up museums and castles and pubs and still leave feeling like you’ve missed something. But if you are planning an itinerary and only have a few days to see the quintessential London visitor spots, here are a…
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One Day In Sedona: How to Plan a 1 Day Itinerary in Magical Sedona
If you a planning to spend one day in Sedona, Arizona, make it a good one. Sedona is a magical place. The scenery is indescribably beautiful, a technicolor alien landscape. The Sedona area is famously littered with energy vortexes. Visit Sedona says that vortexes are “swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation…
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10 Incredible Things To Do in Florence
Rome is history, staggering and immense, impossible to take in. But Florence is color and light, ochre walls and cobblestone alleyways. Geometric cathedrals and towering domes. The city invites you in, and once you are there it is hard to leave. It is easy to find things to do in Florence, but these are some…
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Visit La Sagrada Familia: What You Should Know Before Planning Your Trip to Fascinating Barcelona
Heading to Spain and thinking about adding La Sagrada Familia to your Barcelona itinerary? Here’s what you should know before you visit La Sagrada Familia. La Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited sights in Spain and certainly the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona. The basilica welcomes about 13,000 visitors a day and…
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Yes, There is a Vatican Dress Code: What Should You Wear at Churches in Europe?
Yes, there is a Vatican dress code! There are dress codes or expectations of dress and decorum according to custom at other religious sites, like the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. It’s important to know ahead of time what the guidelines are when visiting churches in Europe. Introduction: Oh…
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Mexico All Inclusive Resorts: 3 Stunning Favorites To Consider
There is no way to create an exhaustive list of the “best” Mexico All Inclusive resorts. There are simply too many, they are too varied, there are too many resort areas in Mexico to make a useful list. Additionally, every traveler approaches their trip with a unique set of factors that are important to them…