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The Rhine Valley and Germany’s Wine. Rheintal Deutschland Wein.

The Rhine Valley and Germany’s Wine. Rheintal Deutschland Wein. Did you know that European wine is commonly referred to by geographical region as well as by varietal? France has Beaujolais and Champagne, Italy has Chianti, and Germany has the Rhine Valley (Rheintal) as its very own famous wine region. Germany (Deutschland) is best known for its aromatic white wines and sweet dessert wines (and much less so for its red wines, due to the cool climate). Summer wine-tasting (weinprobe) in Germany is a unique and enjoyable activity for grape-loving visitors! If you’re planning a trip through Germany and looking for an…

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Ostia Antica Roman Archaeological Site Italy Europe

Ostia Antica Roman Archaeological Site Italy Europe Ostia Antica is a huge archaeological site on the coast just outside of Rome, and it is home to the ruins of one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the world. On par with the ancient Roman archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Ostia gives present-day visitors a taste of daily life in a busy, trade-oriented Roman city that was occupied over 2000 years ago. A day trip to Ostia Antica is highly recommended if you have a week or more in Rome, and if you’re a history / archaeology / Classics…

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Italy Travel Europe Top 4 Italian Food Options. You’ll never believe number 3!

Food to Try During Your Italy Travel Adventure Italy is a country that is world-famous and dearly loved for its simple, yet utterly delicious food. With some of the best pizza, pasta, meat dishes, fish, seafood, breads & baked goods, pastries, sweet treats, coffee, and wine, a trip to Italy is a absolutely a trip to culinary heaven! A few superb, expensive meals in Rome are an absolute must if you can afford it, but if you’re on a budget, don’t worry – there are many fantastic, affordable food options that will also sate your appetite and leave a smile…

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The Colosseum in Rome. Travel to Italy to experience the wonder. You’ll never guess what it was also used for!

Travel to Italy and visit The Colosseum in Rome The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most iconic and popular landmarks, with around 4 million tourists visiting it per year! Most people who travel to Italy know about the Colosseum and the glory days of ancient Rome – the gladiator fights, bloodthirsty crowds, and grand, monumental buildings – but did you know these surprising and interesting facts about Rome’s biggest amphitheatre? The Colossus of Nero The building that we know as the “Colosseum” was first known by the Roman people as the Flavian Amphitheatre, as it was built by the emperor…