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Rome in Three Days: A Practical First-Time Itinerary
One area per day — ancient Rome, the Vatican, the historic centre — with what to book, how to get around and what to skip if you run out of time.
Updated 16 min read
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Venice for First-Time Visitors: What to See, Where to Stay and How to Get Around
How long to stay, where to base yourself, how the vaporetto works and how to see Venice beyond St Mark's — a practical plan for a first visit.
Updated 24 min read
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Bologna in Two Days: What to See, Eat and Do on a First Visit
A realistic two-day plan for a first visit to Bologna — the historic centre, the porticoes, what to eat, where to stay and how to get around without a car.
Updated 20 min read
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Naples for First-Time Visitors: What to See, Where to Stay and How to Plan Your Trip
How long to stay, what to see first, where to base yourself and how to reach Pompeii — a practical plan for a first visit to Naples.
Updated 19 min read
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Milan Beyond the Duomo: What to See, Where to Stay and How to Experience the City
How long to stay, how to book the Last Supper, which neighbourhoods to explore and how to add Lake Como — a practical plan for Milan.
Updated 18 min read
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Palermo for First-Time Visitors: What to See, Eat and Know Before You Go
How long to stay, what to see, which markets to visit and what to eat — a practical first-time guide to Palermo, with day trips to Monreale and Cefalù.
Updated 23 min read
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Turin for First-Time Visitors: What to See, Eat and Know Before You Go
How long to stay, which museums to book, what to eat and drink and how to add Piedmont — a practical first-time guide to Turin.
Updated 19 min read
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Verona for First-Time Visitors: What to See, Eat and Know Before You Go
How long to stay, what to see beyond Juliet's balcony, what to eat and drink and how to add Lake Garda — a practical first-time guide to Verona.
Updated 19 min read
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Florence for First-Time Visitors: What to See, Where to Stay and How to Plan Your Trip
How many days to spend, what to see first, which museums to book, where to stay and how to get around — a practical plan for a first visit to Florence.
Updated 23 min read