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Rome
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Italian Authorities Are Searching For The “Idiot” Who Jumped Off A 3-Storey Building Into The Venice Canals
27 Mar 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Last year more than 40 tourists were arrested for swimming in the canals, whilst elsewhere, a Saudi tourist drove his rented Ferrari down the iconic Spanish Steps in Rome.
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Vatican Denied Links To The Annual Italian ‘Hot Priest Calendar’
15 Dec 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The hot priest calendar, or the Calendario Romano, as it is formally known, has become a cult souvenir for anyone visiting Italy. But the Vatican has nothing to do with it.
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People Are Now Hiring Instagram Boyfriends For The Day
29 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Feeling lonely while on holiday, but want your friends to think you’re #inlove? Go to Rome and you can hire an Instagram boyfriend for the day.
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It Took 17 Months And R35 Million To Restore Rome’s Trevi Fountain To This
04 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Tourists who like to throw money away should be stoked that the Trevi Fountain is back – and it’s more glorious than ever.
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An Update Of The Pope’s Latest Pearlers He’s Been Throwing Around
20 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
This Pope Francis doesn’t mind saying something a little controversial. Some of his comments have angered many in the Catholic Church, get up to date here.
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How The US Army And Hollywood Propelled Vespa To What It Is Today
22 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In its early days, the Vespa was a cheap and efficient way of zipping around bombed-out Rome. Now, it stands atop a multi-billion dollar scooter industry, chosen by the world’s elite because of it’s style and sex appeal. But how did all that happen?
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Cape Town Hits Number 4 On Best City In The World List
11 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A survey conducted by Travel + Leisure has determined that Cape Town is the fourth best city in the world. And just ahead of Cape Town are Bangkok, Istanbul and Florence.
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Venice Is Sinking [Exclusive Photo Gallery]
05 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 11 Comments
I was in Venice a couple weeks ago, as a part of that 7-day cruise I told you about. It was my first time in Venice and as a result I couldn’t comment if what I was seeing was normal or not. Turns out it wasn’t.
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Site Of Julius Caesar’s Stabbing Discovered
12 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Julius Caesar, the most prominent and famous of all the Roman rulers was stabbed on the 15th of March, 44BC – known as the Ides of March. We know this thanks to the many classical texts detailing the event. For the first time, archaeologists suspect they may have found physical evidence.
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Massive Marijuana Farm Found In Tunnels Under Rome [VIDEO]
15 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The video shows a huge sprawling spliff farm housed in old Mussolini-era tunnels under Italy’s capital. The value of the bust is estimated at $3,7 million. There shouldn’t be too much fist pumping from the Italian police, however, as they found it by chance.
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7 Legion Of Christ Priests Investigated By Vatican For Sexual Abuse
11 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Vatican recently launched an investigation into seven priests from the Legion of Christ for abuse of minors, another two priests are being investigated for other crimes. This marks the first known Vatican action against priests following a similar, high-profile case.
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