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The work is done, and you are ready to enjoy the experience of your trip

We’ve always thought that the best way to do that is to get into the culture of the area where you are visiting. Whether you are in another state or at an exotic destination, each has it’s own unique lifestyle that is different from what you are used to.

So how do you experience this?

We’re glad you asked, because this is the whole point of The Savvy Traveler. What we recommend is that you don’t just pass through – stay a while! Maybe you can’t live in a foreign country, but the longer you visit, the more at home you become. And you will find, as we did, that being a resident can be even more fun than being a passer-by. Staying put in one place gives you the opportunity to see life as the locals do, not just as a tourist. Find a cozy pub, a little patisserie or a favorite restaurant and make some friends. This is a rich and rewarding experience.

castle in wales
A Fairy Castle in Wales
Driving the freeway in South Wales near Cardiff, you catch a glimpse of a most romantic castle perched on the hillside overlooking the Taff Valley. It is Castell Coch, a dazzling architectural masterpiece of the Victorian era. Leaving the freeway you drive up a winding richly forested hill to enter the castle grounds, a fitting […]
Domus Aurea - ancient rome
Ancient Rome
Anyone interested in art, architecture and Roman history should not miss an opportunity to see the Vatican Museum while in Rome.  But there is another ancient palace full of history and wonder: Nero's Golden Palace, the Domus Aurea.  At the time of this writing, it is closed for further excavation and renovation, but keep watching, […]

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