Windmills in Belgium
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Old windmills are everywhere in northern Belgium, making for a historic and picturesque drive across the countryside.
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Off-the-Beaten-Track Sights in Tuscany
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The central Italian province of Tuscany is perhaps the country's most famous, both for its incredible history and its iconic, panoramic landscapes. Here are a few of our favorite out-of-the-way places that we've found over the years, full of art, history, architecture, food, and beautiful landscapes... but not full of tourists.
Read MoreHow To Be a Good Travel Partner
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Traveling can be a fun adventure, or it can be a friendship-ending nightmare. Or a combination of both. After taking dozens of European trips together, we have developed some good techniques for how to be a good travel partner.
Read More9 Restaurants in Italy that feel like eating at your Grandma’s house
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While exploring small-town Italy over the years, we've found amazing restaurants that feel like you're eating at Grandma's house! They’re not fancy, not expensive, and they will offer some of the best meals you’ll have in Italy.
Read More12 Quirky Museums in Northern Italy
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When travelers to Italy hear the word "museum", we typically think of walking along velvet rope-lines through hallways on old tile floors, admiring paintings, sculpture, and other artwork and artifacts from throughout history. But a stuffed alligator? Lakota moccasins? Salami? A 150-year-old shovel? Here is a list of some of our favorite museums in Italy - you probably didn't learn about most of this stuff in Art History 101.
Read MoreBudget Breakdown: How to *Actually* Afford a Vacation to Europe
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We travel to Europe 5-6 times a year, and we are not rich people, so budgeting is extremely important to us. We create custom itineraries for clients that want to travel to Europe, and in our consultations with them, the issue of money almost always plays a big role. Here's a breakdown of a typical budget.
Here's a typical budget breakdown, along with a few tips on what you can expect to spend. This is how to have a trip that is immersive, authentic, and affordable - and you won't even notice the 'budget' aspect of it.