Poky Little Wanderer

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The Europe category includes posts about destinations, countries, and experiences in Europe.

Poky Little Wanderer and hubby learning to make pasta in Rome, Italy

Learning to Make Pasta in Rome

Published September 18, 2020 / / 6 Comments
Poky Little Wanderer and hubby learning to make pasta in Rome, Italy
Having fun learning to make pasta.

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While convincing my partner we that should book a week-long trip to Rome using Groupon Getaways, I used his birthday in early March as a great excuse to take a trip. Then of course I had to figure out how to make the day of his birthday in the middle of our trip special, and what better way to celebrate than learning to make pasta? We love our eating adventures and were looking forward to all the delicious food while we were in Italy.

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Festive stands at German Christmas markets sell delicious food.

Eating and Drinking My Way Through German Christmas Markets

Published December 23, 2019 / / 19 Comments

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Festive stands at German Christmas markets sell delicious food.
All the stands are decorated to add to the festive mood

German Christmas markets are a long-standing holiday tradition where people of all ages shop for gifts and gather to enjoy the spirit of the season. Part of experiencing Christmas markets in Germany is going on an eating adventure through them to eat your weight in delicious food as you wander. I found the best way to take in all the entertainment and stalls throughout the markets was with a steaming mug of glühwein in one hand and snacks in the other. There’s a huge variety of food available at all the markets and often some local specialties you can’t find anywhere else.

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Pantheon and Fontana del Pantheon in Rome at night

12 Photos to Inspire You to Explore Rome at Night

Published February 27, 2019 / / 58 Comments

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Rome is a beautiful city to visit at any time, be it high season in the summertime, the shoulder seasons of spring and fall, or even in low season winter. We visited Rome using Groupon Getaways which can be a great way to score deals on travel. No matter when you visit though, definitely take some time to explore the city after the sun goes down. Here are some of the beautiful sights you could be missing out on if you just spend your evening in your hotel.

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Poky Little Wanderer and hubby on the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy

Using Groupon Getaways

Published October 31, 2018 / / 22 Comments

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When searching for trips on a budget, don’t forget to check out discount sites like Groupon Getaways. Sound weird? Maybe, but hear me out. In my experience these deals are being provided by legitimate travel agencies that are using Groupon Getaways to sell trips to individual customers at a group rate. 

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First Trip Abroad

Published August 1, 2018 / / 11 Comments

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My family has Irish roots so from a young age I developed a deep love for all things Irish: music, dancing, food, traditions, etc. My sisters and I grew up Irish step dancing (yes, that’s the style of dance made famous by Riverdance) which meant St. Patrick’s Day was often a bigger deal in our house than Christmas. Despite having retired my ghillies and hard shoes years ago, at the first strains of a jig or reel, I still get a flutter in my heart and a twitch in my toes.

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