Amsterdam street markets run the gamut from high-end and niche to workaday stalwarts stuffed with every product imaginable. While the famous flower …
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The Rise of Europe’s Digital Nomad Visas
Ever considered extending your European vacation and becoming a digital nomad in Europe? I sure have. My family and I spent summer 2016 in …
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My Favorite Europe-wide Travel Guidebooks
The question I'm most-often asked about traveling Europe is: Where should I go? My canned reply: Well, that depends on your interests and what you …
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Where to Swim (Yes, Swim) Among Underwater Roman Ruins in Europe
I plunged into the turquoise Adriatic Sea. Its crisp waters provided welcome relief on another 90-degree day in Croatia. My eyes scanned the sea …
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10 Long Hiking Trails in France for Your Bucket List
Forget the Mont Blanc Tour and Corsica’s vaunted GR 20. The best hiking in France is found between fairytale villages, among lush river valleys, farm …
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2020 Officially Tourism’s Worst Year in the Modern Era
The United Nations World Tourism Organization released data on Jan. 28, 2021 that officially cements 2020 as modern history's worst year ever. Well, …
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2021-22 Travel Book Release Schedule (Tentative)
Last year wasn't the year for travel or travel writing. I'm optimistic that will change in 2021, and am working hard on new books and major updates to …
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Paris Food Markets Directory
Parisians rely on fresh food for nearly every meal, and nothing serves the freshest and tastiest ingredients than a Paris food market. Transported …
Top European Destinations of 2020
Whether you're looking to follow the trends or avoid the crowds, these are the cities, countries and regions of Europe that everyone's talking about …
5 Steps to Understanding Rome’s Food Scene
“First we eat, then we do everything else.”M.F.K. Fisher Even though the food writer M.F.K. Fisher wasn't talking about Italians, she might as well …
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Ciudad Perdida: A Guide to the Lost City Trek in Colombia
The secret is out: The Lost City trek in Colombia is one of the world’s great hiking adventures. Since the Colombian Army secured the area once and …
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Hiking France: A Village-to-Village Walk in Provence Part 1
Ever felt the urge to shoulder a backpack and hike from village to village in rural France? Eating baguette-picnic lunches and Provencal dinner …
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