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If you're planning a trip to Vermont, figuring out where to start can be surprisingly difficult. Vermont may be one of America's smallest states, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in mountains, historic villages, working farms, covered bridges, local food, outdoor adventures, and some of the most beautiful scenery in New England. And I don't say that simply as a travel writer. Vermont is my home. I've spent years exploring the state—hiking its mountains, wandering its small towns,...

There's a reason the Trevi Fountain is one of the most photographed places in the world. I arrived around 11:00 p.m., thinking the crowds would finally be fading. Instead, I found what felt like the entire world gathered around one incredible masterpiece. The first thing that struck me wasn't the fountain itself—it was the people. Couples posed for romantic photos. Families laughed as they tried to fit everyone into the frame. Solo travelers patiently waited their turn to toss a coin over...

Some travel mistakes become your best memories. Mine started with a forgotten passport. As my tour group prepared to enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, I realized my passport was still sitting back at my hotel. Panic set in. I sprinted through the streets of Rome, grabbed it, rushed back, and entered the archaeological park long after my group had disappeared. For the next hour or so, I wandered ancient Rome completely on my own. At first, I was frustrated. I had paid for a guided tour...