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02/10/2026

SAVE this for your trip to NAPLES 🇮🇹✅

NAPLES CHECKLIST / BUCKET LIST:
1. National Archaeological Mueseum
2. Spaccanapoli
3. Castel dell’Ovo
4. Naples Historic Center
5. San Gregorio Armeno
6. Posillipo Hill
7. Herculaneum
8. Royal Palace of Naples
9. Naples Harbour
10. Castel Nuovo
11. Naples Botanical Garden
12. Piazza del Plebiscito
13. Galleria Umberto l
14. Napoli Sotterranea (Naples Underground)
15. Sansevero Chapel
16. Teatro di San Carlo
17. Santa Chiara Monastery
18. Eat Street Pizza (Pizza Margherita)
19. Drink Aperol Spritz
20. Take a trip to Pompeii

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01/10/2026

STOP. Naples is NOTHING like Instagram shows you. 🚨🇮🇹

If you’re traveling to Naples - SAVE THIS. You’ll need it.

10 things we wish we knew BEFORE Naples:
1. It’s has beautiful buildings and architecture.
2. Graffiti + trash are normal.
3. Public transport is €1.50 flat. Metro, bus, funicular.
4. Taxi? Agree the price BEFORE you get in. Always.
5. Crossing the road is a sport. Scooters do NOT stop. Stay alert.
6. Pickpockets love the busy streets. Front pocket everything.
7. CASH IS KING. Small shops + markets often don’t take card.
8. Pizza is €5-€10. Naples is literally the birthplace. Don’t pay tourist prices.
9. Get cuoppo. Fried street food in a paper cone. €3 and life-changing.
10. Churches = cover shoulders + knees or you won’t get in.

We learned 4 the hard way.

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30/09/2026

STOP. You’re doing Venice WRONG and it’s costing you hundreds.

We burned €200 on our first day in Venice Italy. Then a local in Cannaregio stopped us and showed how Venetians actually do it. If you’re planning travel in Venice, this Venice travel guide will save you a fortune.

TOURIST TRAP vs LOCAL SECRET:

1. ⁠THE GONDOLA
❌ Tourist: €90 for 30 mins stuck on the Grand Canal with 100 other gondolas.
✅ Local: €2 Traghetto ferry. SAME gondola. Same canal. It’s how real Venetians cross. You stand like a local. 2 minutes of pure Venice.

2. THE FOOD
❌ Tourist: Restaurant on St. Mark’s Square. €15 cover charge before you even eat.
✅ Local: Bacaro crawl in Cannaregio. This is the best thing to do in Venice. Cicchetti + spritz = €4. Hop 3-4 tiny bars. This is real Venice travel.

3. THE COFFEE VIEW
❌ Tourist: €12 coffee at Florian with a view.
✅ Local: €1.50 “un caffè al banco” standing at the bar near Rialto. Walk 90 seconds to Rialto Bridge. Same Grand Canal view. For free.

4. THE SOUVENIR
❌ Tourist: Glass shops by Rialto. 90% is fake imported glass. Massively overpriced.
✅ Local: Take Vaporetto line 4.1 to Murano. Go to a REAL Murano factory. Watch them blow it. Buy direct. For half the price.

5. THE PHOTO
❌ Tourist: Rialto Bridge at noon. 500 people in your shot.
✅ Local: Scala Contarini del Bovolo. €8. At 9am. Zero tourists. Insane 360° view over all of Venice. Best Venice travel tip no one knows.

Venice doesn’t have to be expensive or chaotic. You just have to travel like a local, not a tourist.

📌 Save this for your trip - you’ll literally need it.

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29/09/2026

More info below 👇

Save this for your trip to Venice!

DO
- Ride in a gondola
- Saint Mark’s Basilica
- A Piazza San Marco
- Canal Grande
- Doge’s Palace
- Ponte di Rialto
- Orchestra show

DON’T
- Swim in the canals - this is illegal and you could be fined hundreds of euros!
- Feed the pigeons - City officials have banned feeding local pigeons in a bid to stop the birds tarnishing their UNESCO status city.
- Sit on church steps - This is prohibited and you are encouraged to find a seat in one of the many lovely cafes instead.
- Dress inappropriately at religious sites - always be thoughtful of your surroundings and respect the rules.

EAT
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STAY
- The Gritti Palace
- Hotel Ai Cavalieri di Venezia
- Rosa Salva Hotel
- Staycity Venice Mestre

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28/09/2026

10 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE Visiting Venice 🇮🇹

POV: You’re planning a trip to Venice in Italy and NO ONE told you this! SAVE these handy tips for your trip - you’ll need it.

STAY CONNECTED IN ITALY - SAVE MONEY ON DATA
Roaming charges in ITALY are insane. We use Saily - a prepaid digital SIM card (eSIM). It lets you get instant mobile data in over 200 destinations without needing a physical SIM card. Just install it and you’re online for Grab, Maps, bookings, and translations.

GET $5 OFF YOUR FIRST SAILY PLAN:
Use code: CAEXPLORE at checkout to get $5 OFF your first plan!

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27/09/2026

Top 5 FREE things to do in Pisa, Italy 🇮🇹

STOP. Don’t spend €1 in Pisa until you read this 👇

Everyone thinks Pisa is just one photo and a €30 ticket.

It’s not.

Tourists spend thousands here every year and miss the best parts. And they’re FREE.

Here are the 5 FREE things to do in Pisa that are actually worth it:

1. Piazza dei Miracoli WITHOUT paying
Yes, seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa from the outside is completely free. Walk the green lawns. Get the classic photo.
Pro Tip: You can also enter the Duomo (Cathedral) for FREE. Go to the ticket office early and ask for a free timed-entry ticket. They run out fast in summer.

2. Piazza dei Cavalieri - The Square Tourists Skip
This is the real Pisa. No crowds. Just pure Renaissance architecture. Find the Palazzo della Carovana and look closely at the insane detailed facade. This is my favorite spot for photos in my Pisa travel guide.

3. Keith Haring’s Last Mural: “Tuttomondo”
A 2-minute walk from Pisa Centrale station. A massive, colorful masterpiece. This was the final mural Keith Haring painted before he died. Most people walk right past it. Don’t.

4. Sunset Walk on the Lungarni (River Arno)
Skip the restaurants. Do this at golden hour. Walk along the Arno River, cross Ponte di Mezzo, and just stare at the pastel Italian townhouses reflecting on the water. Best free activity in Pisa, Italy for couples.

5. Giardino Scotto - The Local Secret
A 15th-century fortress turned into a hidden garden. Zero tourists. Perfect for a break from the crowds. Locals come here to read, picnic, and escape the heat.
This is how you do budget travel in Italy without feeling cheap.

SAVE this for your Italy itinerary - you’ll need it.

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26/09/2026

10 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE Visiting Pisa 🇮🇹

POV: You’re planning a trip to Pisa in Italy and NO ONE told you this! SAVE these handy tips for your trip - you’ll need it.

We went to Pisa thinking it was a 20-minute stop but were wrong! Everyone rushes in for the Leaning Tower. Takes the same photo. Leaves.

They miss the entire point of this city.
Here’s what no one tells you in the Italy travel guides: Pisa is calm. It’s local. It’s cheap compared to Florence. And if you know where to look, it’s magic.

Our extra Pisa Italy travel tips:
1. The photo hack: Don’t stand in the main field. Walk to the back of the Cathedral. Zero crowds. Same tower. Better angle. Golden hour = no filter needed.
2. The ticket hack: Climbing the tower sells out. Book direct on Opera della Primazze Pisana 20 days before. Don’t pay the resellers. And go at 8:30am opening. You’ll have the top to yourself.
3. Beyond the tower: The real Pisa is 5 minutes away. Piazza delle Vettovaglie for cheap aperitivo. Borgo Stretto for vintage shopping. Knights’ Square is more beautiful than the tower field.

STAY CONNECTED IN ITALY - SAVE MONEY ON DATA
Roaming charges in ITALY are insane. We use Saily - a prepaid digital SIM card (eSIM). It lets you get instant mobile data in over 200 destinations without needing a physical SIM card. Just install it and you’re online for Grab, Maps, bookings, and translations.

GET $5 OFF YOUR FIRST SAILY PLAN:
Use code: CAEXPLORE at checkout to get $5 OFF your first plan!

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We’re afraid of waking up one day when we’re old and realising we traded a big, beautiful, curious world for safety, rou...
25/09/2026

We’re afraid of waking up one day when we’re old and realising we traded a big, beautiful, curious world for safety, routine, and a calendar with nothing to look forward to.

Money returns. Time doesn’t. If you’re waiting for the “perfect” moment, this is YOUR SIGN to book the ticket, choose curiosity over comfort, and go.

24/09/2026

5 things actually WORTH YOUR MONEY in Italy 🇮🇹💰

Tourists spend thousands in Italy on the wrong things. Here are the few splurge-worthy expenses that are genuinely worth every single euro!

1. Fast Trains Over Budget Buses -
Booking a Frecciarossa or Italo train in advance gets you from Rome to Florence in 1.5 hours instead of a 4-hour regional train or bus ride. Your time in Italy is worth far more than the €15 you save on a slow route.

2. Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets -
Never buy tickets at the door for tourist attractions like the Colosseum or Vatican Museums. Spending an extra €5 to €10 for pre-booked, skip-the-line time slots saves you 2+ hours of standing in the sun queuing.

3. Buying Florentine Leather Goods -
Purchasing handcrafted leather jackets, bags, or wallets from traditional workshops like Florence’s ‘Scuola del Cuoio’ ensures lifetime durability over cheap tourist souvenirs.

4. Buying Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Directly From Producers -
Don’t buy cheap souvenir olive oil at the airport or main tourist areas. Spend your money visiting a local frantoio (oil mill) or acetaia to buy real Olive Oil or authentic 12-year Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

5. Private or Small Group Boat Tours -
Whether it’s the Amalfi Coast, Capri, or Lake Como, skip the giant €20 ferries which are overcrowded with hundreds of people. Paying extra for a small-group or private boat tour gives you hidden swim stops and views you simply cannot access from land.

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22/09/2026

Have you ever seen the Viral w**e windows in Florence? 🍷

Throughout Florence there are w**e windows, which date back to the 16th Century where wealthy families were allowed to sell w**e directly from their homes with no middlemen (or tax!). These windows became operational/popular again during Covid times and now you can find them across the city (you often can get w**e, b**r and spritz from these spots!).

The REALITY is that a lot of the time the w**e windows are low down meaning that the person serving you from inside is actually lying on the floor inside the restaurant! I wish we had caught out reaction when we finally realised 😂

Who would you rather be, the person waiting for their w**e on the street or the server spread out on the floor of a busy restaurant pouring w**e?

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