Tag: International Travel
Bari, Italy – The Hidden Gem Tourists Always Miss
With seaside charm, a quaint old town, narrow meandering alleyways lined with trattorias, cafes, and local boutiques as well as Italy’s longest promenade … Bari has it all. Yet, this hidden gem along the Adriatic Sea is so often overlooked! The medieval port city of Bari has a fascinating history dating to the Bronze Age.…
Exploring Pisa, Italy
We boarded Frecciarossa’s High Speed Train at Bologna‘s Centrale Train Station for the 37-minute trip to Florence where we transferred to Trenitalia’s Regional Veloce Tuscany Line for the final one hour leg to Pisa, most known for the 9-hectare (22 acre) Campo dei Miracoli. Entering the walls of the Campo dei Miracoli, we were struck…
Get Your Passport Renewed Faster With New Online Passport Renewal
Reprinted from TimeOut|USA Written by Gerrish Lopez The State Department launched the new service, making the process easier for qualifying American travelers Big news for American travelers: The U.S. Department of State just made renewing your passport easier than ever. As of September 18, 2024, the new online passport renewal system is officially live, letting…
EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) Goes Into Effect
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced 10 November 2024 will be the official commencement date for the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). The automated system will register non-EU visitors digitally across all 29 Schengen countries, eliminating the need for physical passport stamps. According to the European Commission’s Department of Migration and Home Affairs, “EES will replace the…
10 Best Things To Do In Cascais Portugal
Located just 24.14km from Lisbon, the idyllic coastal town of Cascais makes for the perfect day visit. Set directly on the Portuguese Riviera, the sandy beaches, beautiful mosaic stone-laid streets and ideal weather attracts Lisboetas and tourists alike. King Luis I of Portugal made Cascais his family seaside residence in th 1870s followed by King…
Prague – 14 Top Things To See and Do In Winter
Ahh, Prague … The “City of a Hundred Spires”! What is there not to like about Prague? From its Old Town Square, cobbled streets, horse drawn carriages, beautiful architecture to the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge spanning the Vitava River – it is truly one of Europe’s finest cities. We doubt you could throw…
Bologna, Italy – 15 Top Things To Do
La Dotta, La Grassa e La Rossa Bologna, Italy – a city rich in history where every alley and building tells the tale of a glorious past could easily be called the stepchild of Venice and Florence. Situated roughly an hour from two of Italy’s most visited cities, it is often overlooked by travelers. That is…