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Getting Around Venice: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Walking, Vaporetti, Traghetti, Water Taxis, and the People Mover

Venice is unlike almost any other city in the world. Instead of relying on cars, buses, and an underground metro, visitors get around on foot and by boat. Narrow pedestrian lanes wind between historic buildings, bridges cross hundreds of small canals, and boats provide public transportation along the Grand Canal and out to the islands …

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Rental Car Insurance in Italy: What Is Included, What Is Not, and How to Protect Yourself

Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore Italy’s countryside, hill towns, wine regions, and coastal areas. However, rental car insurance in Italy can be confusing because some coverage is required by law, some coverage is included by rental companies, and additional protection options vary significantly by company and location. This guide …