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Best Restaurants in Paxos, Greece
Just an hour ferry-ride south of Corfu, you can find Paxos – one of Greece’s less-crowded islands. After spending some time on the island, I’m outlining where to find the best restaurants in Paxos, Greece and some of the best dishes to order! Making your way around Paxos Paxos is a fairly small island, making…
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10-Day Itinerary in Sicily
Planning your next trip to Sicily? Here is a 10-day itinerary that hits the highlights of western Sicily without rushing around. Takeaway tips for a trip to Sicily Tip #1: For less than 14 days, pick a coast Don’t try to visit the whole island of Sicily in less than two weeks (I’d even recommend…
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Tips for visiting Erice, Sicily
Planning a trip to Sicily? Here are some of my tips for visiting Erice, Sicily’s mountain town! When to go to Erice There are two things to think about in terms of when to go to Erice. First, the season. In my opinion, the season doesn’t matter too much. It is important to remember that…
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Neighborhood Guide: Testaccio, Rome
This post is intended to be a guide to Testaccio, my favorite neighborhood in Rome. It includes what to do, where to eat, and what to avoid. Testaccio vs Trastevere: Where should I stay? As two neighborhoods right across the river from each other, people visiting Rome often decide between the two on where to…
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