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Types of Italian Restaurants, Explained

IF YOU WANT TO DINE LIKE A LOCAL IN ITALY, IT’S BEST TO UNDERSTAND THE VARIOUS TYPES OF ITALIAN RESTAURANTS. Everytime I’m in Italy, I find myself wondering what’s the difference between a trattoria and an osteria. Sure, Italy has some restaurant types that are very familiar to Americans. We all know what’s served at a pizzeria or a gelateria. But do you know a pasticceria from an enoteca?

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A Magical 3 Day Slowcation in Amsterdam

I know what you're thinking: it's not possible to have a relaxing 3 day city break. There’s simply too much to see and do, goes the logic. But this really was our experience during a 3 day weekend in Amsterdam. We had planned our trip highlights - the things we absolutely had to do - but also left enough time in our itinerary to relax and unwind at the end of each day. It was a fantastic experience in slow tourism and it's made me a fan of this new travel trend of slowcation.

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