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13 Free and paid things to do in Venice, Italy

A non-exhaustive list of 13 free and paid things to do in Venice, Italy (plus a well kept secret).

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Venice, Italy – An informative guide

What is Venice city? Where is it? How to get to Venice, plus cheapest airport transfers, all in this article.

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Why you need to visit Venice NOW Summer 2023

Why you should visit Venice before it is too late (and no, it has nothing to do with climate change or flooding).

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June, July, August 2022 €9 Flat rate monthly local public transport ticket Germany-wide!

Backpackers rejoice! Explore all of Germany for just €9 a month in June, July and August 2022! Your quick, no nonsense guide to the €9 ticket ticket! The €9 ticket offer has ended. This article has been edited and preserved for archival purposes. A new €49 ticket is planned. Stay tuned for news. In this […]

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Rothenburg is a small town in Germany with traditional architecture and cobblestone paths. It is a popular tourist destination and is often featured in travel catelogues.I am pretty sure you would have seen the scene in this photo in travel catelogues before if you have ever picked on up to research trips for Europe. Rothenburg […]

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Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower

Okay so there’s not much to say about the Eiffel Tower, everyone knows about it, so this week’s post will be brief. Last week’s post was about Notre Dame Cathedral. There are tickets to access the top of the Eiffel tower, and you can use the tower as a lookout over the city. While you […]

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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France – a photo post

Last week I reviewed The Louvre. This week’s post is about the Notre Dame Cathedral. The impressive and intimidating Gothic architecture the Notre Dame cathedral is free to visit and see. The cathedral was constructed in the late 1100’s. This is another popular architectural photography subject, and a great destination for traditional architecture lovers. I […]

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The Louvre, Paris, France

Last week I reviewed The Palace of Versailles. This week I am reviewing The Louvre. Apologies in advance for the lack of photos as I was spending the time exploring the huge museum. If you are planning a trip to Europe, the best way to get around Europe is by rail. It is fast and […]

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Versailles, Paris, France – A photo post

Last time I reviewed the beautiful La Secour cathedral. This post will be about the Palace of Versailles,the famous French palace and garden of King Louis the 8th, which is now a museum open to the public. Entry price varies according to the package you want (with or without access to the gardens, plus other […]

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La Secour, Paris, France

When you think of Paris, you probably think of the Notre Dame and the Eifel Tower. La Secour is a lesser known and undrated, yet still magnificent cathedral in Paris. It is free to enter, and located among grass and trees away from the main city.

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