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READ MOREDigging Deep in Europe
With a travel career spanning nearly two decades, expat Dana Quinn has left few stones unturned in Europe. And underneath those stones? Under-the-radar gems like mountain pine grappa and a Sicilian cave that whispers to you.
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- SICILY
- PROVENCE
- ITALIAN LAKES
- CINQUE TERRE & PORTOFINO
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- Was a nationally ranked US road bike racer in the 70s (before people knew what bike racing was!).
- Once crossed the Atlantic on a 45 ft boat barely using a GPS—they relied on sextants & the sun.
- Has been guiding and designing trips for over two decades.
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Siracusa’s cathedral is a splendid mishmash of styles, from Norman to Baroque. Visit in the evening — a gorgeous atmosphere when it’s all lit up. An evening aperitivo along the square is a great way to end the day.
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Everything about our trip was memorable. So much great stuff. Our sightseeing in Rome was well organized and our experts were excellent.
—Paul McKinnellThe trip was flawless in every conceivable way. The skill and enthusiasm of our experts, Dana included, was of the highest caliber I have ever witnessed in any profession.
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