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About Matt Long
06 July 2011 8:08 PM | No CommentsWho am I? I am a typical Gen-X professional who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I living off of a trust fund. I am...
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Five Foods To Avoid in Italy
Posted on April 24, 2012 | 24 CommentsI’m a Europhile, without question, but sadly I haven’t spent very much time in Italy. It only takes a few moments though to fall in love with true Italian cuisine, but much longer to discern what is best left alone. That’s why I’m thrilled Italian... -
Europe in Winter – Writers Pick Their Favorite Destinations
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 25 CommentsEveryone has a certain destination and a certain time of year they love to visit it. For me, there’s nothing better than Europe in winter. Most of the tourists have left, the weather is chilly and even though a few extra layers are needed, I... -
Through the Gates Of Paradise at the Baptistery in Florence, Italy
Posted on June 13, 2011 | 16 CommentsToday I am thrilled to introduce this guest post by Jeff Titelius. Jeff is a true expert when it come to European travel and I am excited that he agreed to share some of his expertise with us here on LandLopers. For more of Jeff’s... -
Four Not to Miss Moments in Rome
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 8 CommentsThere are thousands of books, articles and blog posts about what to do in Rome. I think it is probably safe to say that the must-see list is well covered and I have every confidence that every tourist to the Eternal City will know... -
The Worst Way to Visit the Vatican
Posted on April 13, 2011 | 19 CommentsA visit to Vatican City is a must for any tourist in Rome and not without reason. There is no need to go into the rich history, art and architecture of this tiny country, suffice it to say it is a remarkable place to... -
Interactive Travel Guide – What to do in Rome
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 13 CommentsI recently I started a new series on LandLopers, the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations from you all. By the end of the week, we hopefully will have created the... -
Tribute to Pompeii
Posted on November 9, 2010 | 6 CommentsOver the weekend I became aware of a very discouraging piece of travel news: the 2,000 year old “Gladiator’s House” at Pompeii collapsed. Yes, that right, part of one of the most important archeological sites in the world has been allowed to crumble. I won’t... -
Vatican City Scavi Tour
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 14 CommentsWe were in Rome for a mere two days before embarking on an 11-day Eastern Mediterranean cruise and since it was my first time in the Eternal City, there was a lot I wanted to see. At the top of my list was not only... -
Favorite Rome Obelisks
Posted on May 9, 2010 | 2 CommentsOddly enough, Rome is a city of obelisks. Amongst the most impressive are eight ancient Egyptian and five ancient Roman obelisks spread throughout the city like chess pieces. Obelisks were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians, who placed them in pairs at the... -
The Perfect Evening in Rome
Posted on April 12, 2010 | No CommentsEvening in Rome Rome has a certain quality that endears it to anyone who has been there and even people who have never visited. Maybe it’s the culture, the food, the people or a combination of all three. Regardless, part of what makes Rome...
