Wondering where the best areas to stay in Rome are? Choosing the right district for your travel style can be daunting, especially if this is your first time visiting the City of Seven Hills. Whether you prefer to be right in the action next to the top attractions or nestled among the nightlife, this guide […]
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Wondering how to pack everything into Rome in a day? Some will say 24 hours is never enough in Italy’s capital. Still, we appreciate that some trips are time-restricted, so we’ve created this jam-packed one-day Rome itinerary that ticks all the traditional bucket list items around the popular districts. If you’re looking for historical monuments, […]
If you’ve just started planning your trip, you are probably wondering how to experience the Eternal City best. There are a few options: independently, following travel guides like our articles here, with a group tour, or with a private tour. Why Choose a Private Tour in Rome Rome is rich in history, culture, and sights—so […]
Want to travel but can’t afford to? Work exchange programs like Workaway and HelpX may be the solution. If you want to do volunteer work abroad for free travel and accommodation and have time to offer and basic skills to swap, then you, like us, could experience travel through a local’s eyes while on a […]
Affectionately known for its tartan, Tunnock’s teacakes and tots of whisky, gifts from Scotland are an obvious choice for friends and family who pine for Pitlochry or go gaga over Glencoe. Here is a jam-packed guide to gifts from Scotland and Alba-themed gifts for homes, wardrobes, bellies, and bodies. It features gifts for women, men, […]