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Most travelers will agree: the best part of a trip to Italy is the food. That is unless you wind up in a culinary tourist trap.
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How to Spot a Tourist Trap Restaurant in Italy
Most travelers will agree: the best part of a trip to Italy is the food. That is unless you wind up in a culinary tourist trap.
How to Decipher the ‘English’ Menu Translations While Traveling in Italy
How can you truly enjoy Italy's incredible cuisine when so many restaurant menus offer confusing, unappetizing, or even alarming descriptions such as (whoops) “beated meat” and (whoa) "pasta whit razors”?
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Established in 1555, Rome's Jewish Quarter has an long and rich history. And one of the best ways to discover it is through its most iconic dishes.
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The Aran Islands (Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer) are three small, but adventure-packed islands off the coast of Ireland. Think craggy cliffs, lush green landscapes, and Bronze Age ruins.
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Like most foreign cuisines that hit our fair shores, Italian food in the states looks and, more importantly, tastes different from what you'll find on the boot. Here's what not to order.