As Stefano introduced himself and the Tor Marancia street art project he co-founded, his dog Tricky hobbled his way out of the walls of this open-air museum. “The word museum,”…
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History, Art & CultureRome
Behind The Fontana dell’Acqua Paola in Rome With The Roman Guy
by Katie DawesIt’s a well-known fact that Rome is full of fountains. There are the drinking fountains, or nasoni, that are spread across the city. And yes, you can drink from them! The water is…
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History, Art & CultureRome
Discovering The Mystic Cosmati Floors in the Churches of Rome
by Katie DawesOne of the things that never ceases to amaze me when I travel is discovering aspects of art or history that I never knew before, but continue to notice everywhere…
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Bay of KotorHistory, Art & Culture
A Kotor Guide’s Stunning Secrets Of Perast And Kotor Revealed
by Katie DawesAs I waited for Gojko outside Old Town Hostel Kotor, I began to get excited for my upcoming private tour of Perast and Kotor. I love taking tours (click here…
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History, Art & CultureParis
Exploring Le Marais with RobertPINK: A Paris Walking Tour
by Katie DawesWe jumped off the bus in the heart of Le Marais to be greeted by Marion’s smile and Pascal’s dashing pea green waistcoat. As it turned out, the founder of RobertPINK and…
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History, Art & CultureRomeTour Reviews
Visiting The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with Through Eternity Tours
by Katie DawesAs we slipped our tickets for the Vatican Museums through the turnstiles at the entrance, Tatiana directed us to a corner of the entrance lobby in which stood a colourful reproduction of…
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EdinburghHistory, Art & CultureScotlandTour Reviews
A Brit’s Education on the History of the Scottish Highlands with HAGGiS Adventures
by Katie DawesI had only two nights and one full day to spend in Edinburgh, and I was determined that on this trip I would spend less time in the Three Sisters…
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Creativity takes courage. – Henri Matisse Creativity takes courage, and the capacity to dare yourself inspires confidence. Confidence is sexy. Therefore creativity is sexy. Ghika-Fermor-Craxton: 3 Places, 3 Creators Within…
History, Art & CultureMontenegroTour Reviews
10 Reasons You Should Visit Montenegro with 360 Monte
by Katie Dawes
“You should visit Montenegro” said Dragana in a private Twitter DM. Less than a month later I arrived in the bay of Kotor and already I didn’t want to leave. As we drove…
EdinburghHistory, Art & CultureScotlandTour Reviews
Screaming at Sawney Bean inside The Edinburgh Dungeon
by Katie Dawes
It’s dark. It’s really dark and I’m on a boat in The Edinburgh Dungeon breathing as deeply as I can. I have my eyes closed and each index finger pressing…