Category: Travel

Friends of Mine

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“Balcony” by Karen Ku

The friendships we make when we travel are unique, because we become close for a short period of time before becoming barely remembered names in the stories we tell, perhaps attached to photographs, for years and years. Continue reading “Friends of Mine” →

Travel with Rick Steves: Best Chocolates in Europe & Holiday Travels

Rick Steves’ 12/17/2016 radio show left me in desperate need of a chocolate fix. Our upcoming summer trip to Brussels cannot come soon enough!

“Writers Jane and Michael Stern discuss wintertime comfort food served in America’s roadside restaurants, then food and culture expert Fred Plotkin explores the various kinds of chocolate available across Europe. And listeners share the experiences that made their Christmas vacations in Europe really special — plus we’ll hear how locals get into the Christmas spirit in Prague.”

 

Terrorism: France on charm offensive to lure back tourists

With 84 million tourists each year, France is the most visited country in the world. But the numbers have dropped sharply as the country’s tourist industry faces the threat of terrorism. We take a look at what Paris is doing to seduce tourists back to all region of France, from increased security to multi-lingual guides. However, one group of tourists are still flocking to Paris in ever-growing numbers despite security concerns: Indian holidaymakers. […]

Read Full Story: Terrorism: France on charm offensive to lure back tourists – France 24