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Cappuccinos and Castles: 6 Photos That Will Jolt Your Wanderlust

By Cristina Cianci

Trains, planes, and automobiles!

I live for going to new places or familiar ones that hold a special place in my heart. One thing you can bet on, come 5 p.m. Friday you can find me on one of the just mentioned means of transport.

A few of my recent favorites places are:

Lake Como, Italy

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Alps, aqua-colored lakes, castles, and of course, all the cappuccinos your heart desires.

Wildwood Crest, N.J.

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This beach town, especially at night, looks like you're living in “The Jetsons.”

Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.
— Miriam Beard

New York City

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For all the obvious reasons.

Miami Beach, Fla.

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A tropical European-esque escape where a passport isn't needed. A tan and relaxation is always on the agenda.

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfilment.
— Hilaire Belloc

Verona, Italy

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More cappuccinos, a trip to Juliette's balcony and the arena, but the most fun, strolling the cobblestone streets aimlessly at night.

Big Sur, Calif.

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Sunsets on the ocean and mountains in the ocean. Heaven is a place on Earth.

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