Universal Studios Hollywood Discount Tickets – Cheapest Prices in 2019

This famous theme park in California is full of movie magic. You know all about it, which is why you want to go. But now you're looking for Universal Studios Hollywood discount tickets, and I can help you out. Find out everything you need to know.
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What's your favourite summer road trip destination?⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Winding hairpin turns on the road to 🇬🇷Sfakion in Crete, Greece.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Crete is one island that you could spend weeks exploring and still not see everything. It's huge!⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ "When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time." - Saint Francis de Sales⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We explored Crete with @specialtytoursgreece. Next time you visit Greece, be sure to check them out. While in Greece, I used my @tepwireless hotspot 💚💛💜, an essential tool for summer road trips.

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Italy By Train: Easy 21 Day Rail Itinerary For 6 Destinations

I recently travelled for 3 weeks around Italy by train and have put all my first-hand experience and research into this epic 3-week rail itinerary just for you. Start in Milan and travel to La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Rome, Florence, and Venice before wrapping up back in Milan. There are more highlights than you can count... this was my best rail journey so far!
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What name should we give this cat?⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ "Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality." - Nikos Kazantzakis⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ A purrrfectly friendly feline 😻 at near Chania, Crete, Greece. Cats often roam freely in Greece - these ones are not considered strays, but rather part of the community and looked after by all.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ This shot was taken at "Venizelos Graves" which houses the graves of 2 prominent Greek statesmen, Eleftherios Venizelos and Sofoklis Venizelos. It's a beautiful park surrounded by with gardens, paved paths, stairs, terraces and benches under the shade of pine trees. From this high lookout point, it's possible to see over the entire city of Chania.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We were on a tour with @specialtytoursgreece exploring the entire island of Crete.

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1 Day In Milan: Da Vinci’s Last Supper, The Duomo & The Golden Triangle

We spent 1 day in Milan at the end of a whirlwind rail tour around Italy, and crammed as much site-seeing as we could into 24 hours. This 1-day itinerary visits Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, climbs the Duomo, and even squeezes a little time for shopping in The Golden Triangle. Be warned, this plan isn’t for the faint of heart. But then again, neither is Milan.
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🇬🇷Tag a friend who wants to visit Crete. ⬅️⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ 📍Venetian Bridge at Kato Moni Preveli in Crete, Greece.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Crete is known for beautiful sunny beaches and mouth-watering food. But it's modern history is completely fascinating.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We stopped at this scenic bridge on the way to Preveli Monastery in the south of the island. One of the Australian soldiers, named Geoff Edwards, involved in the WWII Battle of Crete sought refuge in the monastery. Upon his return to Western Australia founded a small township named Prevelly in the 1960s.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ If that name sounds familiar, you're right. The Margaret River Pro - one of the world's biggest surfing competitions - is held each year at Prevelly Beach in Western Australia. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ If you love history, get in touch with @specialtytoursgreece to join the annual ANZAC Tour In Crete in 2020.

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"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism." - Alexander Hamilton⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Gorgeous colours of the Old Venetian Harbour in Chania, Crete, 🇬🇷Greece.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We recently explored the island of Crete with @specialtytoursgreece on a unique tour focusing on the ANZAC legacy from World War II. Australian, New Zealander and British soldiers heroically defended this small island against the Germans like it was their own homeland. After 10 days of resistance, they succumbed and were evacuated. Our visit coincided with the anniversary for the Battle of Crete, and the tour included many heartwarming moments.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #creteisland ⠀ 📸: DJI Mavic 2 Pro

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Heavenly sunbeams lighting up Pisa Cathedral, Italy.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Every photography lover yearns for perfect lighting, and these scene has to be one of my favourite "lighting moments" ever. It was completely surreal. ☀️We were just in the right place at the right time.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We travelled around Italy using our @eurail Pass. It might look like an humble piece of paper, but it makes these magical moments happen. 🚆If you're planning a vacation around Europe this summer, it's definitely worth checking out eurail.com.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ And remember to pick up a @tepwireless hotspot, so you can stay online and share every moment with loved ones and friends back home.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #createyourownstory

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The world's most famous fresco... "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Located within the unassuming Santa Maria delle Grazie (a church and Dominican convent) in Milan, Italy, this 15th-century fresco is amazing for so many reasons. ⠀ ⠀ da Vinci was supposed to only take 1 year to complete this, but took 4 because of his extreme dedication to perfection. 🎨He even developed new artistic techniques to create the fresco - not all of them worked, resulting in the painting deteriorating quickly several decades after completion. The most recent restoration work commenced in the 1970's and it took over 20 painstaking years to complete.⠀ ⠀ This hall was bombed during World War II resulting in 2 of the 4 walls being damaged.😩 Fortunately this was one of the walls to survive.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ But what is often overlooked in photos of this scene is the amazing perspective Leonardo used. The mural takes up the entire width of a wall, and gives the viewers a sense of realistic depth, as if the walls on the left and right continue into the fresco. We take this sort of idea for granted today. But in the 15th century, perspective was a radical concept. The lighting of the characters in the fresco even reflect what the original windows of the room would have looked like. Leonardo da Vinci is a genius, but it can't fully appreciated without a knowledgeable guide. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We took a tour with @WalksTours which included this church as well as rooftop access to Milan Cathedral. Two of the best things to see in this city. Oh, and getting into the Santa Maria delle Grazie is no easy feat. Only a limited number of online tickets are available, and sell out months in advance.🎟️ So if you don't go with @WalksTours then you chance of seeing this marvel are very slim.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks⠀ #italianart

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"Venice is eternity itself." - Joseph Brodsky⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Cruising down the dreamy Grand Canal in Venice, Italy⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Did you know the world's most beautiful handmade glass is crafted on the island of Murano within the Venetian lagoon? We explored one of these glassmaking factories along with a monastery, the island of Burano and a world-class winery (the vineyard is a secret!) on a 🚤boat tour with @WalksTours.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Venice gets a bad wrap for being over touristed, and that may be warranted. But it's still a marvel in its own right, both of engineering and art. 🛠️ This quote by Brodsky reminds me to look past what is misunderstood to find deeper enlightenment. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks

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2 Days In Venice: A Survivor’s Guide To Canals, Islands & Crowds

I visited Venice to see if it lives up to the hype and to explore the epicentre of the Venetian Empire that thrived during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Here’s my handy 2 day itinerary that covers Venetian museums, icons like Rialto Bridge and Doge’s Palace, and then spends a day away from the maddening crowds touring nearby islands Murano and Burano.
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Finish this: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is...⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We took an amazing day trip from Florence to Pisa & Lucca with @WalksTours. It included a wine tasting 🥂 and lunch in the Tuscan countryside. I didn't expect to enjoy climbing to the top of the Leaning Tower as much as I did. When the builders realised it was leaning during construction, they tried building the top portion to lean in the opposite direction. So when we were walking up, we reached a point where it gets really bizarre, feeling like walking up and down at the same time. Totally trippy!⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ No surprises, but I was super dizzy 🙄 by the time I reached the top of that spiral staircase. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ Pisa Cathedral next to the tower doesn't get anywhere nearly the amount of attention that it deserves. That is one of the most beautiful churches I've seen anywhere in the world, and it's worth the daytrip for that alone. Oh, and it's leaning too if you look carefully.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ "What we need to do is always lean into the future; when the world changes around you and when it changes against you - what used to be a tail wind is now a head wind - you have to lean into that and figure out what to do because complaining isn't a strategy." - Jeff Bezos⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks

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There are some things that photos just can't do justice. And Michelangelo's David sculpture is one of those.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ It gives off such an intense energy - the piercing glare over the shoulder, staring down the enemy, ready to pounce with the slingshot. This doesn't come across in most photos of the statue. The detail in the eyes are amazing. It almost feels like he's about to leap off the pedestal. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We saw this and more on a "Best of Florence" tour with @WalksTours. Definitely the best way to see this beautiful city. 🇮🇹Have you been to Florence before?⠀ ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ "Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting." - Sun Tzu⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks⠀ #loveitaly

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I was a bit shocked when I took this photo.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ It's probably one of the most photographed spots in the Vatican, but did you know it's located in the middle of the gift shop? 😳🙃Yep. True story. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ The golden early morning light hit the staircase in such a beautiful way that it created a range of green colours against the usual blue walls.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ We explored the Vatican on a brand new "Pristine Sistine VIP" tour with @WalksTours. It required starting at 7:30am, but was totally worth it. We skipped the queues and got first entry to see Michelangelo's artwork in the Sistine Chapel, enjoyed breakfast in Pinecone Courtyard, and more. 😍 Our expert guide shared so many fascinating stories, I can't possibly recount them all... you'll just have to do the tour! ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks

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The Pantheon in Rome has to be one of the most fascinating buildings in the world. Built almost 2000 years ago, it still has the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built. And it's in amazing condition considering its age.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ The Pantheon is free to enter, but we visited recently on a "Welcome to Rome" tour with @WalksTours. 🚶 This tour stopped at other iconic sights like Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. It's a great way for a first-time visitor to Rome to cover a bunch of essential sites with an expert guide. And most importantly the tour included a 🍦gelato stop at one of Rome's best gelaterias. ⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ While travelling around Italy, I've been using my lifeline also known as @tepwireless hotspot. It helps us get around and stay in touch wherever we roam.⠀ ___⠀ ⠀ #takewalks

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