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35+ Fun Facts About San Marino
~ Interesting Facts About The Republic of San Marino, Deep, Dark Secrets About the Oldest Republic, and More! ~ Did you know that San Marino is a place so lawful and orderly that the country itself is oddly shaped into a rectangle? Did you know that San Marino is in Italy?? Did you know that during Risorgimento, the unification of the various Italian city-states in the 1860s, Guiseppe Garibaldi allowed San Marino independence because of the gratitude he had towards the shelter provided by the tiny country? And did you know that San Marino experiences about 60,000 tourists a year…a number that is almost double the country’s own population? San…
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One Week In Tuscany Itinerary – (12 Top Places!)
The Ultimate Renaissance Tour of Italy Tuscany numbers among the most picturesque and beautiful places in the world, and for good reason! Olive groves, rolling hills covered in vineyards, hilltop towns seeming as if cast out of time to our modern times, and, capping it all, golden sunlight bathing over you in a blend of warm sun and cool breeze. In a nutshell, Tuscany has several towns, cities, villages and regions that are perfect tourist destinations for those planning on spending a week in Tuscany. I have done several videos and blogs on the topic of Tuscany and its marvels, but I seem to find myself back here all the…
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Civita di Bagnoregio – “The Dying City” | “La città che muore”!
“A golden gem dying in the Sun.” Hey there fellow travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, and those living vicariously through travel videos and blogs! Picking out a travel destination is not easy. Especially when you are traveling on a budget yet really want to get the most out of the experience. Worse, just when you are ready and set to use your vacation time – or simply to escape the weather right where you are – you find out that everyone else had the same brilliant idea! And so, my selection of Civita di Bagnoregio was aimed at making sure I would spend as little as possible, see as much as…
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34 Fun Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, The City of Seven Hills Yes, you heard that right! Lisbon is also known as the City of Seven Hills. Just like Rome is. It is also nicknamed the City of Light…just like Paris. Lissoppo (Celtic name), Alis-Ubbo (Phoenician name), Ulyssippo (Latin name), Olissipo (Roman name), Olisippo (Greek name), Olissipona (Greek name…again), Ulishbona (Visigoth name), al-Ushbuna (Arabic name), and Lisbon (modern name). Just starting with Ulyssippo, we already know Lisbon was cool enough it was attached to the great Greek hero Odysseus. With so many names, so many cultures, so much history, there must be many fun and interesting things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, right? Ciao! I am…
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25 Things To Do in Verona – Italy
Walk hand-in-hand beside soothing waters, the stars above reflected in the waters below, Rest against exquisitely crafted lamp posts, his shoulders your shoulders, Sip a coffee on Piazza Bra’s square, the moon above your eternal companion, This is Little Rome, the City of Love. Verona is a city famed for her art, beauty, and romance. It was in Verona that Alaric and his Hunnic hordes were stopped, saving Western Civilization from a descent into hell. Here too did the Lombards made their forlorn and final stand against Charlemagne. In Verona arose one of the earliest Republics in the world. And it was also here that Dante, Giotto, and Petrarch sought…
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Reggia di Caserta / Royal Palace of Caserta
Hi guys, today, we’ll go on a journey to one of Italy’s most magnificent and lesser-known treasures— the Royal Palace of Caserta, that is, Reggia di Caserta. Often referred to as the ‘Versailles of Italy’, this royal palace is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and opulent design. Let’s dive into the history, beauty, and secrets of this incredible palace! Located in Southern Italy, in the heart of the Campania region, just north of Naples, it’s a 40-minute drive from Naples in a city called Caserta. FUN-FACT: Did you know that the first written reference to the bidet shows up in Italy in 1726, precisely, right here at the Royal…
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8 Best Places to Retire in Italy
Many reasons make Italy the perfect location for a retiree’s home. For one, its long history of political stability means your investment will not go to waste. Secondly, the country is well-served by a railway network, meaning that Transportation to and from many locations is fast, easy, and affordable. Lastly, as a place to retire, almost every place you settle upon is pretty close to somewhere with deep art, culture, architecture, a good climate and how can we forget about the Italian food!! So, picking on any given place will not be easy. My husband and I live in Italy and we have built our family home here in Rome,…
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21 Scams in Rome…and How to Avoid Them
There will always be scams all around you and for a city as old as Rome, as visited, loved, and expensive, here are the scams in Rome to watch out for … My peronal experiences are no. 1, 8, 11, 17 & 19 Humans are ingenious!!! The amount of tricks we have developed over the millennia is incalculable. I imagine the first scam happened when some pitiful and weak human somewhere convinced a wild and dangerous wolf that it was better to eat that delicious-smelling piece of cooked meat in his hand than to look for other game elsewhere. Then man upgraded his game and moved on to tricking cows…
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TOP 15 FREE THINGS TO DO IN ROME
My mission is to see as much of Rome on a zero-budget! And I mean the top-tier! As a local, here’s the list of the free things to do in Rome, Italy. “The good things in life are hard to come by, but the best can be free to have.” ~ Anonymous, after a gelato and aperitivo… Roaming in Rome can be difficult for those traveling around with tight budgets and even tighter schedules. Some of Rome’s greatest attractions require pre-booking just to see, and when you throw in tickets for every booth, a few euros for a gelato and aperitivo here, a train ride, a taxi ride there, a…
