Travel recommendation and advise from my 20+ years traveling around the world.
May 21, 2015 by Oyster.com There’s nothing that will ruin your vacation faster than getting scammed out of your hard-earned money—and even the most seasoned travelers can sometimes get tricked. (There’s no shame in it—I’ve personally fallen victim to both pickpockets and dishonest taxi drivers, and I do this for a living.) But “forewarned” is “forearmed,” which is... 
February 19, 2016 by Caroline Morse, SmarterTravel Staff There’s nothing that will ruin your vacation faster than getting scammed out of your hard-earned money—and even the most seasoned travelers can sometimes get tricked. (There’s no shame in it—I’ve personally fallen victim to both pickpockets and dishonest taxi drivers, and I do this for a living.) But “forewarned” is... 
Experiences are better than things, you seem to read everywhere lately, and we couldn’t agree more, so this Valentine’s Day, rather than buying cards and flowers and jewelry, why don’t you head somewhere truly romantic? Italy is full of idyllic spots for romance and we’ve asked some of Italy’s bloggers to share their favorite one in the place where they’re based. Check their insider’s tips below (ordered... 
Rome’s countless attractions draw millions of tourists each year, but hiding in plain view are a number of sites, the glorious palazzi still owned by the princely families who once ruled the city, that might not make it onto the usual visitor’s itinerary. Yet for anyone wanting to fully experience the incomparable richness of the Eternal City, these palaces and villas are must stops. Here are five to... 
Think you have to spend tons of money on entrance fees to see everything worth seeing in Rome? Not true. There are many sites, famous and not as famous, which you can enjoy for free. There’s certainly no fee to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to the Eternal City. Likewise, there’s no charge to have your hand bitten off when you tell a lie at the Bocca della Verità. Some of... 