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4 days in switzerland

4 Days in Switzerland: Charming Cities & Mountain View + Chocolate & Fondue

4 Days in Switzerland: Charming Cities & Mountain Views + Chocolate & Fondue Updated on: Heading to Switzerland for a long weekend or a short trip? I love Switzerland and could spend weeks there, but if you’re short on time I’ve compiled my 4 day itinerary recommendations below. This itinerary allows you to explore a

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1 day in Zurich

1 Day in Zurich Itinerary: A Charming City Break with History, Shopping, & Chocolate

Updated on: Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is definitely worth a visit on your trip. Despite being a large city, the highlights of Zurich can be seen in a day in my opinion, especially if you’re trying to visit a variety of places while you’re in Switzerland. I’ve put together my recommendations

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How to Spend 1 Day in Interlaken (if You Love Moutain Views, Adventure & Fondue)

Updated on: If you’re planning to visit the Swiss Alps, you’ll likely be passing through Interlaken at some point. Interlaken is one of the largest and most accessible cities in the Swiss Alps. Interlaken was the first city in Switzerland I ever visited. I was 20 and studying abroad in Italy, and fell absolutely in

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5 Best Wine Windows in Florence: The Most Charming Way to Drink in Italy

Updated on: Florence’s wine widows, or buchetta del vino, have existed for hundreds of years. These windows were installed into the walls of many of the Noble palaces around Firenze. There are over a hundred of them within the city center itself, but many have not been used in decades. During COVID, some establishments reopened

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10 Best Rooftop Bars in Rome: Aperol & Views with a Side of History

Updated on: Rome has some great rooftop bar options spread all across the city! I’ve spent my last few trips to Rome checking out rooftop bars that offer the best views of all of the cities most famous monuments, like the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Vatican & more! Finding a rooftop bar with a view is

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10 Restaurants in Trastevere I Keep Going Back To: Best Eats in Rome’s Most Charming Neighborhood

Updated on: Rome has some of the best food in Italy, the Trastevere neighborhood in particular. It’s one of my favorite areas of the city to explore and grab a late lunch or a long dinner. It’s impossible to put together a full list of the best restaurants, but I’ve visited Rome a bunch of

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renting a car in Italy

Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Italy

Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Italy Renting a car in another country can be super overwhelming, what are the driving rules? Are there restrictions/requirements for rentals? Do I even need a car where I’m going? The questions are endless and having a car when you don’t need one can be a hassle, expensive

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