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I second Wan's recommendation of the Borghese Gallery (especially the Bernini sculptures -- I liked his David better than Michaelangelo's) in Rome and Santa Croce in Florence. The sculptures on the t… (View Post)

Yes, Dubrovnik was a safe place to wander around alone. I walked the walls of the Old City. When I went (2021) I had to use Croatian kunas (no credit card) to buy my ticket. They're on the euro now. (View Post)

My favorite was Grand Australia and New Zealand, that I supplemented by adding 3 days in Tasmania at the beginning and 2 days in Auckland at the end. I didn't spend the days in Auckland. I did one da… (View Post)

It's the Schengen Agreement not the EU, that determines where you will have to go through passport control. The UK is not in the Schengen Zone; Switzerland is. You will go through passport control in… (View Post)

AlanS -- Here's an idea. If that happens on a future trip, maybe walk up to the offender and say, "This is such a lovely spot, and a great place for people to take photos. Would you like me to t… (View Post)