Nov
3
By Barbara Diggs
If you’re an American who just happens to be in
Paris on Thanksgiving Day, you may feel deeply thankful for the opportunity to spend time in such a wonderful city.

But when dinnertime rolls around, even the charms of Paris may not stop…
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Oct
30
By Marion
Halloween Events in New York

Walking Off The Big Apple lists some of the best things to do for
Halloween Week in
New York. This year's special events include 'Halloween Wonder Cabinet' at the New York Institute for the Humanities…
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Oct
26
By Barbara Diggs
Paris and jazz have a history almost as long as jazz itself.

Although jazz was born in the United States (arguably in
New Orleans in the late 19th century), the form quickly spread to Europe, as many African-American “jazzmen” found that their…
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Oct
21
By Jessica Spiegel
Maybe it's fate that I was asked to write about what I'd consider the top Halloween destinations in Europe, since I have such an affinity for things like crypts and cemeteries.

Fate or not, I'm happy to tell you why I think these…
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Sep
24
By Barbara Diggs
If ever there were a Mecca for writers and lovers of literature,
Paris would probably be it.

For centuries, Paris has embraced and inspired scores of famous writers, from Molière to Fitzgerald to Wilde to Djuna Barnes. When exploring the city, you…
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Sep
18
By Marion
Danish Tourist Board Hoax
What do you think about the
Denmark tourism video campaign showing a Danish girl seeking the father of her child, a baby conceived on a drunken one-night-stand? Do you find this hoax video funny of tasteless? Does it make you want to visit
Copenhagen?
Dark England
Looking for a…
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Sep
2
By Barbara Diggs
Paris is filled with gardens and parks with luscious green lawns that simply beg for you to flop down on them with a blanket, baguette, cheese and a good bottle of wine.

But more often than not, just as…
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Aug
7
By Marion
Food Shopping

Travel Answer Man lists the
world's 15 best food markets including the Spice Market in
Istanbul, Turkey, Chatuchak Market in
Bangkok, Thailand, Mercado De La Merced in
Mexico City, Mexico, Mercat De…
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Jul
10
By Marion
Pet-Friendly Airways

Travel On The Dollar lists the
5 most pet-friendly airlines of 2009 according to
Petfinder.com. The five air companies are United Airlines, American Airlines, which specializes in transporting zoo animals, the budget-friendly Aitran, JetBlue Airways, which offers…
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Jun
19
By Marion
Where Not to Go in Paris

On Ninemsn Travel, Natasha Butler gives Paris insider tips and lists the places to avoid and
things not to do when visiting the French capital. So, if you're planning a weekend break in
Paris, forget about…
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Jun
16
By Barbara Diggs
When traveling through the different regions of
France, the cuisine can vary as much as the landscape.

Visiting the north? You’re likely to find yourself tucking into hearty dishes featuring wild boar or venison. If in the lavender-scented…
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May
29
By Marion
'Angels and Demons' Tour in Rome

Planning a
holiday in Rome? If you enjoyed 'Angels & Demons', you might want to visit the locations of the Hollywood movie starring Tom Hanks and based on Dan Brown's book. Europe a la Carte recommends taking…
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May
22
By Marion
Pop Culture Tourism

BrillantTips lists
11 pop culture memorials including a bust of Franck Zappa in
Vilnius, Lithuania, Jim Morrison's grave at Père-Lachaise in
Paris, France, a statue of Jimmi Hendrix in
Seattle, Washington, and more…
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May
8
By Marion

Holiday in Sardinia
On Vacation Travel Trends, Terry Roberts blogs about his recent
trip to Italy. Terry and his wife took a low cost flight from Madrid, Spain, to Sardinia, and stayed at the
Bed and Breakfast Solemare in Alghero.
San Francisco Bay to Breakers
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May
3
By Lily Heise

Most visitors to
Paris think the Latin quarter is only the myriad of tiny streets lined with kebab shops and Greek restaurants just to the south of Notre Dame. While this area may be fun to see (though I warn against eating here) there is much more…
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