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Val di Funes: A Complete Guide to the Dolomites’ Most Idyllic Valley
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 6/1/25 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 6/1/25

Val di Funes: A Complete Guide to the Dolomites’ Most Idyllic Valley

Idyllic Val di Funes is one of the most beautiful places in the Dolomites - a place to enjoy a slower, more authentic experience. Enjoy our guide to Val di Funes, which includes what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.

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15+ Breathtaking Dolomites Hikes to Add to Your Itinerary
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/31/25 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/31/25

15+ Breathtaking Dolomites Hikes to Add to Your Itinerary

Looking for the best hikes in the Dolomites? Look no further! Discover breathtaking trails that wind through alpine meadows, past towering peaks, and around crystal-clear lakes. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a beginner, there's a trail for you in the Dolomites.

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Dolomites Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/31/25 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/31/25

Dolomites Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting

Want to visit the Dolomites but don’t know how? Our Dolomites travel guide is filled with everything you need to know before you visit, including what to see and do, where to stay, and how to get there and get around + more.

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17 Incredible Things to do in Florence, The Cradle of the Renaissance
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 1/15/24 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 1/15/24

17 Incredible Things to do in Florence, The Cradle of the Renaissance

Discover the best things to do in Florence, Italy's Renaissance jewel. Explore iconic art, historic architecture, and Tuscan cuisine in our guide to Florence's must-visit attractions, from the immense Uffizi Gallery to the imposing Duomo, as well as essential travel information to make the most of your stay.

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Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: Discovering Italy’s Most Popular Fungi
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/5/23 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 5/5/23

Truffle Hunting in Tuscany: Discovering Italy’s Most Popular Fungi

Discover the world of truffle hunting in Tuscany, Italy, including the ins and outs of this seasonal activity, from what to expect on a truffle hunting tour, to the best time of year to go truffle hunting.

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Eating The Best Pizza in the World at Pepe in Grani, Caiazzo, Italy
Europe, Italy, Featured The Common Wanderer 5/3/23 Europe, Italy, Featured The Common Wanderer 5/3/23

Eating The Best Pizza in the World at Pepe in Grani, Caiazzo, Italy

A pizza pilgrimage to try the β€˜best pizza in the world’ at Pepe in Grani, Caiazzo, Italy, becomes a story of expectations. Read on to learn whether there is such a thing as β€˜the best pizza in the world’, and whether Pepe in Grani is worth the journey.

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How To Hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop: The Best Short Hike in the Dolomites
Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/3/23 Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 1/3/23

How To Hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo Loop: The Best Short Hike in the Dolomites

Here's everything you need to know before your hiking the Tre Cime di Lavaredo loop, the best short hike in the Dolomites. Includes when to visit, where to stay, fees, and things to see on the hike.

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Experience The Best of Emilia Romagna With These Day Trips from Bologna
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 11/14/22 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 11/14/22

Experience The Best of Emilia Romagna With These Day Trips from Bologna

This is our guide to the best day trips from Bologna, including glorious gastronomic cities, beachside party towns, and Italy’s most famous cities

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15+ Incredible Bologna Airbnbs for Every Traveller’s Budget
Italy, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/12/21 Italy, Europe The Common Wanderer 1/12/21

15+ Incredible Bologna Airbnbs for Every Traveller’s Budget

Searching for your perfect Bologna Airbnb? Our guide has you covered, with everything from historic palazzos and hipster lofts to cheap and cheerful stays - plus where to stay in Bologna and a few tips to know before you go.

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19 Incredible Things to do in South Tyrol in the Summer
Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/25/19 Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/25/19

19 Incredible Things to do in South Tyrol in the Summer

Here’s our definitive list of things to do in South Tyrol during summer. Discover famous natural attractions, beautiful towns, incredible wineries, epic hiking and regions the best food.

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Our 7-day Dolomites Itinerary: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide
Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/8/19 Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/8/19

Our 7-day Dolomites Itinerary: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide

Discover the best of the Dolomites with our 7-day Dolomites road trip itinerary. Uncover the best of this stunning Italian region, including major attractions, best hikes, and where to eat, and more.

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How to Visit Lago di Carezza, South Tyrol’s Beautiful Rainbow Lake
Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 10/11/19 Europe, Italy, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 10/11/19

How to Visit Lago di Carezza, South Tyrol’s Beautiful Rainbow Lake

Our ultimate guide to visiting Lago di Carezza, including all the essential travel information, day tour recommendations, hiking and responsible travel tips you need to plan an epic trip there yourself.

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The joy of missing out: slow travel in the lemon groves of Sorrento
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 8/8/19 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 8/8/19

The joy of missing out: slow travel in the lemon groves of Sorrento

How a slow holiday in the lemon groves of Sorrento helped this weary traveller to rediscover the small, simple joys of travel again

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What to expect on your G Adventures Local Living Sorrento tour: Lemons, locals, and Limoncello
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 7/15/19 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 7/15/19

What to expect on your G Adventures Local Living Sorrento tour: Lemons, locals, and Limoncello

Here’s exactly what to expect on your G Adventures Local Living Sorrento tour, which gives you the chance to move live like a local for a week in rustic, rural Italy.

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Bologna Travel Tips: 14 Essential Things To Know Before You Visit
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 4/11/19 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 4/11/19

Bologna Travel Tips: 14 Essential Things To Know Before You Visit

Planning to visit Bologna? Here’s our essential list of everything you need to know before visiting

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The most beautiful way to know Italy: hiking the Via Matildica in Emilia Romagna
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 12/6/18 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 12/6/18

The most beautiful way to know Italy: hiking the Via Matildica in Emilia Romagna

Our slow journey along the Via Matildica del Volto Santo pilgrim path in Emilia Romagna - plus all the information you need to walk the trail yourself!

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7 amazing European destinations you must visit this summer
Europe, Inspiration The Common Wanderer 6/26/17 Europe, Inspiration The Common Wanderer 6/26/17

7 amazing European destinations you must visit this summer

Visiting Europe this summer? Find out what should be on your European bucket list, including Italy, Spain, Portugal and Romania!

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A guide to backpacking Venice on a budget
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 1/29/17 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 1/29/17

A guide to backpacking Venice on a budget

Venice is arguably the world's most beautiful city, but for backpackers, it can drain the funds. Here's our 'how-to' guide to backpacking Venice on a budget.

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7 reasons Italy might be your spirit country
Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 1/25/17 Europe, Italy The Common Wanderer 1/25/17

7 reasons Italy might be your spirit country

Italy is home to all the good things in life...food, coffee, wine and La Dolce Vita. If you're looking for reasons to visit Italy, we've put together seven.

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The Common Wanderer - Six Months On The Road
Personal The Common Wanderer 7/5/16 Personal The Common Wanderer 7/5/16

The Common Wanderer - Six Months On The Road

Our sixth month on the road has been our most intense yet. Find out where we went, what we did, our highs and lows and where we're off to next in our latest monthly update.

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Is the Saigon Skydeck worth it?

TL:DR... yes. But there's a bit more to it, so read below.

Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Should you still visit? YES.

We always appreciate seeing a city from above, hovering above the chaos at str
This is the end. 

We've never been overly comfortable with sharing our children online, but when Finn was born, we decided that was it, we'd no longer show their faces. 

The reason? We feel really uncomfortable with our children's faces being plast
An afternoon at the pastel-hued City Palace, Jaipur 🌈

Many of you probably have no idea, as we never shared it (classic us), but we have a heap of Jaipur travel guides on the blog, including a thoroughly detailed guide to the City Palace. 

So if y
Sharing a little Dandenong Ranges day-trip guide for your weekend planning 🌳

We're massive fans of the Dandenongs, and they're the perfect short-day trip from Melbourne, especially for families. There's heaps to do, a great foodie scene, and a lot
Europe's most underrated city? We think so. Welcome to Ljubljana (travel guide below!).

We've been visiting here for nigh on 20 years (well, Mark has - he's old), and it never fails to impress. It's compact, gorgeous, has a great food and wine scene

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