Tag Archives: Italy

Stone cold: world’s most famous statues

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Tourists invest a lot of time photographing pieces of stone and cast bronze. Statues occupy the space in the middle of a grand plaza or square, porticoes in museums; they mark locations where important events took place. Some are grand, others quite modest but only a handful are world famous. Continue reading »

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How to: experience Venice for FREE

Venice

Venice is the sort of place that attracts visitors from around the world despite its rising price tag. It doesn’t matter if the city charges extra to stay overnight or that it has a terrible stink in summer. Venice is Venice and it’s a must for anyone visiting Italy. For the skint travellers among us, take advantage of anything free. Continue reading »

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Hot, hot, heat: best hot springs in the world

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Feeling the chill of winter yet? Hot springs are the perfect solution and we’ve collected some of the best natural and steaming hot springs around the world which are sure to warm you up this winter while you’re travelling. From Jordan to Tibet, over to Colorado and Canada too. Continue reading »

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Like a local: Verona

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There’s more to this Italian city than the Arena and Juliet’s balcony. Too many tourists visit for the day and leave without really exploring Verona and appreciating it for the city that it is. Give Verona a second glance and you won’t be disappointed. Continue reading »

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#fridayfinds: hot springs

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Can you think of any better way to spend a holiday than soaking in the lush warm waters of a thermal spring? We can’t. From Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon to a colonial Mexican town and on to one of Japanese oldest spa towns, these are some of the best hot springs to visit around the world. Continue reading »

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#fridayfinds: reflections

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This post is more about photography than anything else. We do love when travellers get creative when their holiday shots and what better way to capture the world’s iconic monuments and cities than through a reflection? Here are some that really impress. Continue reading »

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