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WAC TRAVEL / ADVENTURE

The Journal

Stories, tips, and inspiration from twenty years of crafting journeys across Europe and Africa from the Adventure category

10 OCT, 2022

Royal Villa of Monza, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

An 11-minute train ride from Milan Centrale, the Royal Villa of Monza offers a stately visit with sculpted gardens, vast lawns and, of course, the magnificent palace! Home to over 4,000 varieties of…

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Valle Dei Mulini, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

Hidden deep in the crevice of a cliff range in Italy, the Valle dei Mulini (Valley of the Mills) sits in beautiful ruins. A haunting oasis secluded from the rest of the world, the abandoned buildings…

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Walls of Ston, Croatia: Off The Beaten Path

As the longest walled path in Europe, (and the second longest in the world next to the Great Wall of China), the Walls of Ston is a historical hike with breathtaking views. Nestled into the…

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Via Appia, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

Within reach of Rome’s city center, the Via Appia is a gentle stroll along the oldest and longest road of the ancient republic. Stretching from Rome down to Brindisi, the Appian Way is a picturesque…

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Fronteira Palace, Portugal: Off The Beaten Path

The Fronteira Palace, also known as the Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira, is a prestigious estate with sweeping gardens and a warm red mansion, standing proud above the greenery. A unique…

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Villa Doria Pamphili, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

The largest landscaped park in Rome, Villa Doria Pamphili is a stately 17th-century villa with lush adjoining gardens. Wander through the estate, admire the meticulously trimmed hedges, and find…

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Sligachan River, United Kingdom: Off The Beaten Path

On Scotland’s Isle of Skye, a land of myths and legends, it’s no surprise that even an unassuming body of water such as the Sligachan River has a tale of its own. Most often identified by its stone…

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Abbey of San Galgano, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

One of Tuscany’s most famous monasteries lies in beautiful ruins: the San Galgano Abbey. Sitting in a golden field with cypress trees dotting the property, the Abbey of San Galgano holds onto its…

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Casa de Campo, Spain: Off The Beaten Path

El Retiro may be Madrid’s most visited park, but Casa de Campo is its largest at roughly 4,257 acres, roughly five times the size of New York City’s Central Park. This sprawling bit of land was a…

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Borgo Medievale Turin, Italy: Off The Beaten Path

On the banks of the Po River, Borgo Medievale Turin transports visitors to the days in Piedmont of drawbridges, courtyards, and knights in shining armor. As an open-air museum, and nestled within the…

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