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Tips and tricks for avoiding pickpockets in Europe. We explain how pickpockets work, who they target & ways for keeping yourself from becoming a victim.

7 key things you must do before an international trip. These are the little things that might slip your mind while you are busy packing and planning.

Smitten Italy Travel offers expert travel advice & Italy travel planning resources to help you plan a stress-free, unique & unforgettable trip.

Looking for some of the best free and natural hot springs in Tuscany? These are the top Tuscany hot springs you must see on your trip!

UPDATED! Selection of Rome's hidden gems. Lesser-known, secret places & different things to do in Rome that most tourists don't know about.

From major chains to one-of-a-kind boutiques, here is where to shop in Rome. The helpful guide gives the best streets for retail shopping.

There are numerous things to see and do in Dubrovnik. This is one of Croatia’s – and all of Europe’s – most scenic old towns. In this article, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about travelling to this beautiful walled city so that you can make the most of a visit here. Why Go? Entering […]

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in Europe, nay, the world! My love for this country goes almost as deep as my love of chocolate-flavoured-anything, which I feel no remorse about

A guide to eating in Italy; from choosing the right restaurants and cafes to getting the best price, tipping and how to deal with suspicious bills.

If you love to travel as I do (obviously haha), then chances are you have a way to document the memories from your trips. If you're looking for a way to do so, let me recommend a travel journal. Every person journals differently. If you look through Pinterest for inspiration, you'll see pages filled with beautiful drawings. My travel journal isn't like that. I can barely draw a stick figure (no really. They always end up wonky with uneven arms and legs). So as much as I would love to be able…

“How well do you know #Italian #wine? Here's a nice wine map. Which is your favourite variety? #winelovers #grapes”

The 7 Best Villages in Tuscany With medieval Italian hill towns overlooking a stunning landscape of rolling hills, cypress trees, and luw green vineyards, a trip to Tuscany can’t help but fe…

On our week-long stay, we experienced Dubrovnik on a budget, but still took in the sights, the scenic viewpoints and the charm of the city.

Rome Italy... iconic sights, 280 fountains, beautiful piazzas, famous stairs, winding cobblestone paths, catacombs, trattorias with red checkered tablecloths, creamy pasta dishes and Italian coffee. Here are 74 things to do, see and eat to ensure you experience Rome's La Dolce Vita!

UPDATED! Selection of Rome's hidden gems. Lesser-known, secret places & different things to do in Rome that most tourists don't know about.