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The Many Places to Visit in Tuscany

Tuscany seems to be a favorite vacation spot among tourist these days. Tuscany’s travel attractions include historic cities, art, great wine, good food, medieval hill towns, beaches and a beautiful countryside. All the world knows Florence, Siena, Pisa and even San Gimignano with its medieval towers. But this Italian region also has many secret treasures that I highly recommend that you find a nice villa or farmhouse and settle in for a couple of days. Arrezo, the home of Petrarch, father of the modern Italian language, and Guido D’Arrezo, inventor of the modern musical scale, is one of the...
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A Different Kind of Nightlife in Rome

The nightlife in Rome gets a late start. It’s not at all unusual for locals to meet up for dinner around 9:30PM or even 10PM. After dinner, a long discussion will start regarding where to head to for fun for the night. Needless to say, you’re going to need some patience if you’re itching for a party in Rome. You’ll need to decide where to go, where to park, what to order and where that special spot is. The thing is, Rome is quite unique when it comes to nightlife and entertainment and there’s a specific reason for that. There are a lot of bars and clubs located all over the city but the...
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My Top 10 Cities to Visit in Europe

Everyone has their own favorite place to visit and I have mine. You can decide to agree or disagree with me, but here are my choices for the top 10 cities to visit in Europe.  You can find hot deals on hotels in Europe with Twenga. Top 10 cities to visit in Europe 1: Milan, Italy Milan, Italy is considered as one of the world’s fashion and design capitals. It’s the most modern of all of Italy’s cities while still keeping most of its history intact. Here’s a tip: save on travel and splurge on shopping. This is why Milan is one of my top 10 cities to visit in Europe. Top 10 cities to visit...
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Shopping in Rome

If you’re one shopaholic then you must know where to find everything from bargains to the top shops and from the latest to the antique collections. Rome isn’t just the home of Catholic fans but is also a home for the best finds in the land. One must take note of the store hours of every store since the store hours vary by the type of store. Shops in Rome are generally open from 9am to 1pm, 9:30am in the center of the city, and reopens from 4pm to 7:30pm.  There are however a few exceptions: I must break every shopaholic’s heart by saying that clothing stores in Rome are closed on Sunday...
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Security Tips for Visiting Naples

If you are a tourist, Naples gives you the impression of a colorful city which is marked by close human contact and an amusing sense of chaos. However, it’s also a place where you should always be on your guard.  In some quarters, tourists need to be aware that they may be the targets of street crime. Don’t let this put you off from visiting the city though. I just want you to have some security tips to make sure that your visit is safe. While some may be on the adventurous side and want to discover a city on your own. It’s sensible advice to travel in a group while visiting Naples as a...
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