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China now offers 15-day visa-free entry to holders of passports from these three countries

By Travel Maker July 16, 2024

If you hold a passport from these countries, you can visit China without a visa for tourism, business and visitation purposes. Find out how in this article.

A small farm tractor crossing a small bridge tows a large parade float behind it.

Corso Zundert, the Netherlands: How the hamlets prepare for the annual flower parade

By Travel Maker May 13, 2024

Every year on the first Sunday of September in Zundert, the Netherlands, 20 hamlets participate in Corso Zundert, a flower parade that takes all year and an entire community to…

People outside during the day at a ferry ticket booth in Venice, Italy.

Venice starts trial period of charging entry fees to day visitors

By Travel Maker April 26, 2024

On April 25th 2024, Venice (Italy) started charging day visitors to the Venetian historical lagoon town 5€ per person, per day, in a trial run to discourage day trip visitors…

A candy, donut and King with a crown themed float covered in dahlias.

The history of the amazing Corso Zundert: Netherland’s largest flower parade

By Travel Maker April 23, 2024

Nine meters tall and up to 19 metres long: these are the giant parade floats decorated with flowers that are pushed along the streets of Zundert in the Netherlands once a year. Learn about the fascinating history of this intangible heritage-listed event.

A split screen image of a pink walled shop in Murano on the left and colourful buildings in Burano on the right in Venice, Italy. Photo copyright and credit: Author

Murano and Burano – the glass making islands of Venice, Italy: How to get there and what to see

By Travel Maker April 14, 2024

Murano and Burano are two islands in Venice, Italy, that are rarely mentioned when speaking of Venice. They are easy to get to and well worth the trip. What is…

Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy. Photo copyright and credit: Author

Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy: what to do, what to expect, and how to get there + Is it worth going to

By Travel Maker April 12, 2024

Piazzale Michelangelo is a popular scenic lookout in Florence, Italy. The public square was built in the 19th century and is situated at the top of a hill so visitors…

Person holding a 10 Euro note and some coins.

Rome on a shoestring budget: Free and low cost ways to see Rome, Italy

By Travel Maker April 7, 2024

Learn about how to see Rome on a low budget, including free attractions, transport passes and food and drink.

4 costs to expect and budget for when travelling in Italy

By Travel Maker April 7, 2024

Read about the four costs you need to budget for each traveller when travelling in Italy, and why you should ensure each person has spare change.

An image split diagonally in half from top left to bottom right featuring the Trevi Fountain on the left and the aqueduct on the right.

The Roman Aqueducts and the Trevi Fountain: What they are and how to get there + 2 Bonus activities for tourists

By Travel Maker April 1, 2024

Information about the Roman aqueducts and Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, for tourists and how to get there.

A 9-grid picture featuring the 9 top attractions in Rome: top left to bottom right: Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Aqueduct, Castel Sant'Angelo, Pantheon dome, Vatican Museum hallway, Vittoriano building, teh dome inside St Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum.

Rome Attractions: The top 9 attractions in Rome, Italy 2025

By Travel Maker March 13, 2024

Find out what the top 9 attractions for Rome in 2024 are, and which one will be out of action for almost the entire year.

China gives 30-day visa-free entry to these 38 countries (Full List)

CONFRIMED: Entering Europe won’t be free anymore for visa-free travellers

Day trips from Hamburg: Lübeck | All seasons + winter itinerary suggestions how to see it on the cheap

Christmas in Lübeck, Germany: Medieval Christmas market and how to get discounted Christmas chocolate + photos