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The 3 Days Trip to Italy and Vatican City in February 2018

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Being a student, it is difficult to travel during the ongoing semester and have to manage it  during my vacation. This is the reason why most of my travels happen during the time of  vacation. Traveling to most European destinations are comparatively cheaper during winter. You can check my previous articles to get some insight  Europe Travel | 5  Countries, 9 Cities and 20 days | Budget and Trip Plan and my upcoming Europe travel of 2018 . I had to exclude my tour to Italy and Vatican City from my Europe travel part two due to  time constraint owing to my college work. Making trips to new places is one of the exciting  activity of leisure for me as I always carried a dream to travel to Italy from my childhood. Now let us get into the details of my travel expenses for this trip: My allocated budget for the 3 days trip is €142 (142 Euros).  I have broken down this amount in detail as specified below. Lisbon to Pisa by 3 hours long flight in Ryanair cost 47 Euros per pers
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Willis Tower Chicago, Illinois | USA

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Follow on  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/travelwithgops/ Standing tall above every other skyscraper in Chicago, Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is a 110-story building in the heart of downtown. One of the tallest buildings in the world and the tallest building in America, it is impossible to miss when appreciating the skyline. Tourists can experience how the building sways on a windy day. They can see far over the plains of Illinois and across Lake Michigan to Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin on a clear day. Elevators take tourists to the top in about 60 seconds and allow tourists to feel the pressure change as they rise up. Travel Tips: Expect to have a really long queue. The time I went there I could see the queue moving faster from outside but there is an equal number of people inside the building. This lead to waiting of more than 3hours in the queue. You will get to know the history of the building and see the great view of Chicago along w
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Location: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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Big Four Bridge in Kentucky | USA

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For More Follow in  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/travelwithgops/ The Big Four Bridge is a six-span former railroad truss bridge that crosses the Ohio River, connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana. It was completed in 1895 and updated in 1929. The largest single span is 547 feet (167 m), with the entire bridge spanning 2,525 feet (770 m). It took its name from the defunct Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway, which was nicknamed the "Big Four Railroad". It is now a converted pedestrian and bicycle bridge from Louisville into Jeffersonville, Indiana.
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Location: Kentucky, USA
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Niagara Falls in New York | USA

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For More check Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/travelwithgops/ Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls (Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls) that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States. Located on the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m. Nia gara Falls is famed both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Travel Tips: Prepared to see lots of tourists as well as locals. The view is really good and great parks all around. Take the ferry to see the waterfall it is the best part. Why? Because you will be between USA and Canada and not miss the view of the fall. Make sure you cover your camera/phone even though they will provide you with some plastic raincoat. Take a walk around the park and visit all 3 falls (You must be in the
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Location: Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States
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The Bean or Cloud Gate Sculpture in Chicago, Illinois | USA

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Follow on  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/travelwithgops/ The Cloud Gate Sculpture, also known as the bean, is one of the highlights of Millennium Park. Designed by the artists Anish Kapoor, the Chicago the Bean sculpture is made of 168 highly polished stainless steel plates - giving the appearance of liquid mercury. Up close, the highly reflective nature of the sculpture captures the beautiful skyline of Chicago. The Cloud Gate  Sculpture has thus become a tourist hot spot and is the perfect place to take your vacation snapshots. Travel Tips: It is free, good location and opens 24 hrs. Clear and around midday would be a great time to go there for great photos and be prepared to see lots of peoples. It is ideal for kids or adults and final thing Do not forget your Camera.
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Location: Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge, New York | USA

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Follow on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/travelwithgops/ The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City and is one of the oldest roadway bridges in the United States. Started in 1869 and completed fourteen years later in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. It has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and was the first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed. The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension. The bridge's total length is 6,855 ft (2,089 m). It is one of four toll-free bridges spanning the East River; the other three are the Queensboro, Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Bridges. Travel Tips: This two bridges are very close to each other amd near to some of ferry that goes to the Statue of Liberty Island. You can walk across these br
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Location: Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038, USA
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The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, New York City | USA

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Follow On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/travelwithgops/ The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument. She is a beloved friend, a living symbol of freedom to millions around the world. These exhibits are a tribute to the people who created her, to those who built and paid for her, to the ideals she represents, and to the hopes she inspires. In 1886, The Statue of Liberty Monument was a given to the United States from France to celebrate the friendship the two endured during the American Revolution. The Statue of Liberty has over the years has symbolized the freedom and the democracy of the United States. Today the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is under the care of the National Parks Service. It is a place where visitors can spend hours learning about Ellis Island's history before, during, and after its use as America's immigration station. The museum also tells the stories of why so many people immig
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Location: Ellis Island, United States
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