From Naked Saunas to Paid Toilets – 22 Things in Europe That Can Catch Americans Completely Off Guard

From Naked Saunas to Paid Toilets – 22 Things in Europe That Can Catch Americans Completely Off Guard

Europe is amazing – and I’m not saying that just because it is my continent. But we have many countries, which means many cultures, habits and differences. And some of these can be quite surprising – even shocking – for...
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This Airport Can Now Open Your Checked Bag Without You – And Real Cases Show What You Should Know

This Airport Can Now Open Your Checked Bag Without You – And Real Cases Show What You Should Know

When we hand over a checked suitcase, we watch it disappear behind the baggage belt and usually don’t expect to see it again until we reach the carousel at our destination. We know it will be screened somewhere along the...
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My Guide to Prater Vienna: Our Experience, Wiener Riesenrad, Rides, Prices and Tips

My Guide to Prater Vienna: Our Experience, Wiener Riesenrad, Rides, Prices and Tips

Prater was the first amusement park I visited abroad. We went on our second trip to Vienna, when my husband and I had more time to include places we hadn’t managed to see during our first, shorter visit. I already...
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200 France Trivia Questions and Answers – Easy to Hard. How Well Do You Know France?

200 France Trivia Questions and Answers – Easy to Hard. How Well Do You Know France?

Visiting France is a dream come true for many people. It was for me and my husband too. Paris had been on my wish list for years, and finally seeing the places I had read about and admired in photos...
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12 Paris Attractions to Book in Advance (+ What Can Wait)

12 Paris Attractions to Book in Advance (+ What Can Wait)

Paris is a dream city for me. I loved every moment I spent there, and I already know I want to return. Yes, it’s one of the most visited cities in Europe, and there are crowds. That’s hardly surprising and,...
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An American Visited 3 of Italy’s Most Famous Cities and Called the Country “Trash.” People Absolutely Lost It – Then He Doubled Down

An American Visited 3 of Italy’s Most Famous Cities and Called the Country “Trash.” People Absolutely Lost It – Then He Doubled Down

A destination can be beautiful, famous, loved by millions – and still be a terrible choice for you. We hear so much about dream destinations and bucket-list trips. But what happens when the image you have in your mind collides...
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She Asked for One Change to Her Breakfast. What the Waiter Typed Made Her Family Refuse to Eat – And It Gets Worse

She Asked for One Change to Her Breakfast. What the Waiter Typed Made Her Family Refuse to Eat – And It Gets Worse

Have you ever wondered what happens after a server walks away with your order? You may see part of the kitchen – or only a set of doors, a hallway or perhaps the counter where drinks are being poured. Everything...
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Haus des Meeres Vienna Guide: What to See, Tickets, Tips & My Experience at Aqua Terra Zoo

Haus des Meeres Vienna Guide: What to See, Tickets, Tips & My Experience at Aqua Terra Zoo

I visited Haus des Meeres on my second trip to Vienna, and both my husband and I liked it a lot. Yes, I include aquariums on my itineraries. We also visited Sea Life Munich, and I would happily visit other...
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Grown Men Were Jumping Walls Just to Get a Sunbed. Then People Shared What They’ve Seen at Other Resorts – “That’s Not a Holiday, That’s Hell”

Grown Men Were Jumping Walls Just to Get a Sunbed. Then People Shared What They’ve Seen at Other Resorts – “That’s Not a Holiday, That’s Hell”

Going to the seaside or spending a few days at a resort is supposed to be relaxing. Yet to get a good sunbed, close to the pool or the water, apparently sleeping past 5 a.m. isn’t always an option. And...
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Paris Metro and RER Guide for First-Time Visitors: Tickets, Zones, Airports, Versailles, and Disneyland

Paris Metro and RER Guide for First-Time Visitors: Tickets, Zones, Airports, Versailles, and Disneyland

One of the most important things I search before – and even more carefully after – buying a flight ticket is how I’ll get from the airport to my hotel and how the public transport is in the city I...
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