I spent months planning my first trip to Florence. A lot lived up to the hype, but I found some of the best spots after I arrived.

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I recently visited Florence for the first time with my sister. We found the best spots to eat, drink, and shop.

Morgan Rizzo

I've visited Northern Ireland several times a year for the past decade. First-time tourists often make these 4 mistakes.

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The writer standing on basalt columns overlooking the water in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is a beautiful place to visit, but I see a lot of tourists making the same first-time mistakes.

Lorna Wallace

I've visited all 20 regions in Italy. Skip the big cities and head to one of these 4 small towns instead.

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Kaitlyn Rosati

I'm an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I'll be taking back with me to the US.

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Buildings behind a bridge with five openings along a canal in Amsterdam.
After spending six months in Europe, I'll be incorporating some lifestyle changes at home.

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I visited Europe for the first time and saw 11 countries in one month. I wish I'd done these 5 things differently.

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The writer staring at a statue in a European museum.
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Ann Marie Elpa

I'd never heard of the 'Venice of Poland' before I visited. Now, it's the one European city I recommend to everyone.

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Aerial shot of Wroclaw, Poland.
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Nicole Harris Bocianski

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