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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39 Gifts for People Who Love Europe (2020)
I love traveling Europe. Riding trains, eating street and fancy-restaurant food, scouring museums, strolling cobblestone streets and losing myself in …
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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, he 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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Where is Game of Thrones Filmed in Europe?
Are you as hyped as I am for the eighth season of Game of Thrones? Unfortunately, the fantasy epic draws to a much-anticipated, though bittersweet …
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Europe’s Ultimate Sightseeing Passes for Saving Time & Money in 2019
In my humble estimation, there are two types of European travelers: Those who unlock the massive benefits of city sightseeing passes and those who …
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From Rome to Pompeii in Just a Day
With roughly 2.5 million visitors every year, the archeological site Pompeii is easily one of Italy’s top tourist draws. And good news travelers: It’s …
