Iceland – Wonder of the World. Rarely Do You Visit A Country Where Each Attraction Is Prettier Than The Last. Iceland Happens To Be One Of Them. There Are Landscapes Right Out Of A Fairy Tale, Magnificent Waterfalls You Have Never Witnessed Before, Bubbling Hot Springs That Will Take Your Breath Away, Hidden Caves, Dramatic …
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Iceland Is The Most Stunning Country We Have Been To, But Also The Most Expensive One. It Has The Fifth Highest Cost Of Living In The World, But That Shouldn’t Stop You From Visiting Such An Incredible Country. After 2 Weeks Of Exploring The Country, We Can Tell You Iceland Can Be Done Without Breaking …
Over the decades, the majesty and mystery of the city of London have intrigued and inspired many creative minds. But nothing has encapsulated the brilliance that the city reeks more than songs, because as they say, music knows no boundaries, and songs are something that every soul in this world can relate to. Songs have …
Pisa is certainly one of those towns that every visitor who sets foot in Italy should see at one time or another. The city’s infamous leaning tower is probably one of the most recognized symbols of Italy, so it makes perfect sense that it’s on the top of most every visitors’ bucket list. The problem …
If you never heard of Twilight, you might be asking what do I mean with “vampires”? Volterra is now famous worldwide because of the second chapter of the successful saga Twilight, New Moon. The book written by Stephenie Meyer has become a movie with a wonderful photography, which shows in part the territory of Volterra. …
Summertime in Tuscany is really exciting, full of all types of festivals and events. I would like to dedicate this post to list some of the many Medieval Festivals taking place this time of the year, as when you schedule your bucket list trip in July and August, you can include participation in one of …
Ah, Tuscany. People sigh when they talk about this famous bucket list region of Italy – so much so that you can almost hear a sigh when you read the word. But what is it, exactly, that makes this Italian region so popular on everyone’s bucket list? Table of Contents Assuming you think of Italy’s …
What I’m about to do here is foolish by any measure, I’ll admit that right up front. See, my task on this particular page is to tell you about the history of Italy in about 500 words. Yes, I think I’m going to go over that mark – especially if I keep using up words …
Umbria is fast rising on everyone’s bucket list and becoming what Tuscany was several decades ago – popular with tourists, but not yet completely overrun. That’s not to say you won’t find thousands of people visiting Umbria, but you’re still likely to find fewer tourists in Umbria than bucket list must-sees like in neighboring Tuscany, …
Seasoned travelers know that beyond the idea of paying a cover charge when dining out in a foreign restaurant, one of the biggest cultural conundrums is simply this: To tip or not to tip – what is the answer? Depending on where you go in the world, tipping your waiter can be anything from a …
Others could dispute this, however I happen to believe that the Italian Republic is the top food-capital of the globe. Italians, I think, would agree wholeheartedly with this. And really, if you agree or don’t, does not alter the reality that hoards of individuals annually visit Italy to satiate a hunger for something beyond Renaissance …
If you’re looking for bucket list things to do in Rome, don’t miss the Roman Colosseum – you’ll find some history, visitor’s tips and how to avoid the long ticket lines right here. Getting Into the Roman Colosseum & Getting Around the Long Lines As I’m writing this, the entry fee for the Colosseum in …
When people think of visiting Italy, the first question is usually, what cities will I visit? There are so many worth stopping in, and many of them could eat up weeks of time, so prioritizing your “must-see” bucket list is imperative. Here are just a few of the cities and regions most people visit in …
There are places that seem to generate only strong feelings from people who visit – usually either in the “love” or “hate” categories only. It’s rare, for instance, that I hear anyone who’s just lukewarm on their feelings toward Venice – it’s a city that seems to only have critics or admirers. Table of Contents …
As you might imagine, there are themes that come up repeatedly with bucket list questions I get via email, and on the topbucketlistadventures.com page, and as comments on various posts on the site itself. The most common theme, bar none, is this: “can you help me with my Italy itinerary?” The post with the most …
NOTE TO READERS WHO ARE INDEPENDENT TRAVELERS: If you’d like to simply be pointed in the right direction but craft your own Italy bucket list itinerary, then I recommend looking at my article about how to create the perfect Italy bucket list itinerary – it’s precisely what I do when I’m making my own itineraries, …
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Okay, it’s not really closed, but I’m beginning to think it should be. At least sometimes. I know I’m going to ruffle some feathers here, but I think the Cinque Terre – while beautiful – should be off-limits to about 75% of the people who tramp through it each year. Just hear me out on …
This collection of what seem like cobbled-together villages stuck like so many barnacles to the Ligurian cliffs is a must-see stop for many visitors to Italy – especially anyone who’s ever heard of Rick Steves. Steves has talked about the Cinque Terre for years, and some credit (or blame, depending on who you’re talking to) …
No matter how crowded the tiny villages of the Cinque Terre are getting these days, they remain intensely beautiful, almost impossibly charming, and reasonably accessible to visitors – all of which means they’ll continue to be popular on most peoples’ bucket lists when they come to Italy. Among the biggest reasons why people visit the …
While some people may be content to stick to Italy’s extensive rail network to get around the country, using Italian buses when the train isn’t an option, others prefer the independence that having their own car provides. Renting a car in Italy is a particularly good idea if you’re planning the kind of vacation where …