I recommend everywhere on this post, but if the popular landmarks already have check marks on your list, consider these alternative destinations! If it IS your first time in San Francisco, check out this itinerary! Northern View of Golden Gate Bridge over Southern View The SF side of Golden Gate Bridge has lookout points that are […]
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Day Trips to Sausalito, Tiburon and Angel Island The Blue & Gold Fleet and the Golden Gate Ferry both do the Sausalito-Tiburon-Angel Island loop, have indoor and outdoor seating and offer alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and snacks for the short worthwhile trips across the Bay! Sausalito A 30 minute ferry ride from SF, Sausalito is a […]
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So you’ve got one day to explore the coast north of SF – here’s how to make the most of it! Stops include Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Beach and Sausalito. There’s a decent amount of driving but it’s on fun serpentine roads that offer diverse terrain views to gawk at every 10 […]
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The 15 Ground Rules to Live By When Traveling & Why It’s Full of Contradictions
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1. Time/Location Mexico City is a good long weekend destination! 3-5 days is enough to get a feel for the city (a month wouldn’t be enough time to see everything!) If the Bride or Groom have friends all over the US, this is a fairly central location and there are direct flights from all major […]
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Tips and fun facts when traveling through CDMX! There is both an entry and exit official Immigration Form on the same paper. You’ll likely fill out both at the airport upon arriving but keep the exit one for when you leave the country! Cash is needed at markets and street vendors. The airport is a good […]
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Total Time: 48 Hours | Accommodations: Hotel or Airbnb at Bologna Central| Transportation: Almost all walking | Traveled: Solo | Type of Trip: Focus on Italian food and landmarks | Highlights: Food tour, Sanctuary of the Madonna, Landmark and University exploring “Bologna is the food capital of the world” according to the Guardian. How can […]
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Total Days: 5 Days | Accommodations: Hotels | Transportation: Walking and boat rides, trains between cities| Traveled: Couple Trip | Type of Trip: A slightly skewed balance of food and exploring| Highlights: Palazzo Guisti Palace, food tour and cooking class, boat ride on Lake Garda and Venice architecture *Though Venice was flooded in November 2019, […]
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Specific Tips and Strategies for Planning Your Trip to Italy’s Favorite Southern Coastline Transportation The buses are the best way to travel in between Amalfi towns, but mentally prepare for a harrowing ride along the cliffs, mere inches away from the other vehicles. Have day trip transportation planned ahead of time. The Sita buses stop […]
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Tips and etiquette when traveling through Italy Coffee Order a “caffè” and you’ll be treated to a single shot of espresso. Sip it at the bar like the locals do. You’ll be charged more if you sit down with it! As a rule of thumb, don’t order a cappuccino (or really any coffee that contains milk) […]