Many tourists fall into the trap of eating at restaurants with English menus, aggressive staff outside, or plastic food displays. These places often serve overpriced, low-quality meals far from authentic.
Avoid it: Walk a few streets away from major tourist spots. Look for places filled with locals, handwritten menus, and daily specials (piatti del giorno). Google and TripAdvisor can help, but so can your instincts.
While you may have been happy with a backyard swim or a municipal pool, there are swimming pools around the world that take it to the next level. Some of these pools rival even the top man-made marvels. Take a look at some of the coolest pools around the world.