Italy

  • Rome

    Rome

    Rome was my third stop, and it turned out to be the most fascinating one. Many people might dismiss the city as being “just another historical destination,” but trust me, there’s so much more to it than that. While it is certainly brimming with history, that history is filled with…

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  • Vatican City & the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Vatican City & the Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Vatican City is the smallest city in the world, yet catholic’s biggest man lives there – the Pope. There is a fascinating museum there. Admission is eight to seventeen euros, depending on which ticket you buy. If you are planning to pay a visit to the Pope, you should! Italy…

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  • Venice

    Venice

    Venice is the ‘floating city’ and that is the right name for it, given that most of the city is shrouded in water. Most transport is in the form of boats, like taxis and buses. The most known boat in Venice is the gondola. It is a sleek black boat,…

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  • Milan

    Milan

    Milan was my first stop in Italy, and it quickly became one of the most memorable cities I’ve ever visited. What I loved most about Milan was the incredible shopping scene. The city is truly a fashion capital, with an endless array of high-end malls and boutiques. It’s a paradise…

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  • Florence

    Florence

    From Milan, we drove to the Stelvio Pass, where it was bedecked in snow and seemed like a winter wonderland. Just a short walk from Ponte Vecchio, you’ll find the Uffizi Galleries, one of the world’s most famous art museums. Admission is 12 euros, but it’s well worth the price…

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