The easiest and quickest way to get from Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport (FCO) to Rome is via the Leonardo Express. Here are our step-by-step directions for getting from FCO to Rome Termini railway station: Step 1: Collect your checked bags (if … Continue reading
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Getting from New Orleans to Lafayette via Car, Train, or Bus
In Europe we use public transportation for traveling and daily life. It’s convenient, fast and affordable. This is not the case for traveling across South Louisiana. If you’re in New Orleans and want to visit Lafayette, we highly recommend renting … Continue reading
Seeing Marseille with the Marseille City Pass
If you’re in Marseille and looking to maximize your travel spending, consider purchasing the Marseille City Pass. The card offers free admission to Marseille’s major museums with one notable exception being the Notre-Dame de la Garde Museum (not covered by the … Continue reading
How to get from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence
By Train The quickest and easiest way to get from Marseille (the city, not the Marseille Provence Airport) to Aix-en-Provence City Center is by regional train. Here are our step-by-step directions for getting from the Marseille train station (Gare de … Continue reading
Seeing Arles – with the Advantage Pass or Liberté Pass
If you’re in Arles and looking to maximize your travel spending, consider purchasing one of the City Passes offered by the Tourist Office. The cards cover admission to many of the city’s major museums and attractions. We’ve found that … Continue reading
The quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get from Marseille to Arles
The quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get from Marseille to Arles is by regional train. Here are our step-by-step directions for getting from the Marseille train station (Gare de Saint-Charles) to the Arles city center: Step 1: Make your … Continue reading
Seeing Brussels with the ‘Brussels Card’
If you’re in Brussels and looking to get the most out of your travel budget, consider purchasing the Brussels Card. The card offers free admission to 30 museums and numerous attractions in Brussels. With most places charging 6.00€ or more … Continue reading
Seeing Nantes with the PASS Nantes City Card
We’ve found that in other cities with a city card, like Paris, the card offers substantial savings on combined entrance fees for participating museums and attractions. The PASS Nantes isn’t quite as beneficial; at 25.00€ for 24 hours, you’ll be … Continue reading
Things to do near Venice – Visit Burano, the Island of Color and Lace
Consisting of four small islands connected by bridges, Burano is just a little smaller than its neighbor Murano and almost as popular with tourists. Known for its brightly colored houses and the centuries-old art of lace making, the charming island … Continue reading
Seeing Venice with the Museum Pass
If you’re in Venice and plan on visiting the Doge’s Palace, the remaining St. Mark’s Square Museums, and several other civic museums in the city, you may want to consider purchasing the Venice Museum Pass. Note: The savings are not … Continue reading
Where to Eat and Where to Sleep in Venice
We really love visiting Italy, however, it’s one country that has perfected the art of separating a tourist from his/her money, and Venice is one city where you’ll really feel the drain on your wallet. While here, you’ll get hit … Continue reading
Seeing Paris with the ‘Paris Museum Pass’
If you’re in Paris and looking to maximize your travel spending, consider purchasing the Paris Museum Pass. The card offers free admission to many of the city’s major museums and attractions, with a few notable exceptions being the Eiffel Tower, … Continue reading