Burano is a bright and colorful island not far from Venice, perfect for a day trip. Although it’s technically part of the city of Venice, this tiny island in the Venetian Lagoon has a slow-paced, small-town atmosphere and plenty of charm. Burano is one of the most colorful places I’ve ever been, with picturesque rainbow-hued […]
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Murano Island is like a miniature version of Venice, just 10 minutes away by boat from the city. Similar to Venice, Murano is actually made up of multiple islands linked by bridges and canals. While Venice is home to 118 islands and 438 bridges, Murano is more compact with just seven small islands and seven
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If you’ve explored every canal and corner of Venice and are looking for more places to visit, you’re in luck! There are so many different day trips from Venice just waiting for you. As hard as it can be to pull yourself away from the lagoon, Venice is a short journey from beautiful cities, delicious wine
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What are the best day trips from Buenos Aires? You’ve got plenty of excellent options! Buenos Aires is a fabulous destination on its own, and honestly, you could easily fill a week-long trip without ever leaving the city. I nearly did. But there are also plenty of worthwhile day trips you can take from the
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Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, is a gorgeous little town on the Rio de la Plata, just a short boat ride from Buenos Aires. There are so many fun things to do in Colonia del Sacramento, and it’s wild that you can enjoy an easy day trip to an entirely new country! If you’d like to
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As a Massachusetts native, I’m lucky to have spent a good amount of time on Cape Cod — or down the Cape, as we call it. This place is absolute heaven in the summer, with charming towns, fresh seafood, historic lighthouses and, of course, incredible Cape Cod beaches! Despite being a long, skinny peninsula, Cape
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For years I dreamed of visiting Venice — and somehow, the real Venice was even better than the hype. How long could this marvel of engineering exist? How could it be so beautiful? There are so many fantastic things to do in Venice, from hopping among the museums to exploring the islands in the archipelago,
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April was meant to be a low-key month, but things quickly revved up! The big trip of the month was a journey to France, mostly concentrated in the Loire Valley, but I managed to fit in two super-quick trips to Berlin and London as well. Let’s take a look at the best of April 2024!
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The city of Florence, Italy, will overwhelm you in so many ways. As the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of the Renaissance, there are so many things to do in Florence, from exploring the art and cuisine to taking in the gorgeous views and gardens. An art history professor at my university once told
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Valparaíso, the “Vale of Paradise,” is a majestic city — built on 40 hills nestled against the Pacific coast, awash in colorful homes and street art. There are so many cool and interesting things to do in Valparaíso. I loved my time here! Just a short drive from Chile’s capital city of Santiago, you’ll find
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