March 30th, 2008
Here are some of my favorite Europe String posts from March:
I had a blast at Munich’s Starkbierfest
Some tips for surviving a transportation strike that interrupts your travels
I love train travel! Here are 7 reasons why
An afternoon spent in Delft, Holland
I love this photo and this photo
Over on my personal blog, This non-American Life, I figured […]
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March 29th, 2008
The Open-Skies Agreement: some good news for passengers looking for deals on trans-Atlantic travel.
Check out the latest Carnival of Cities at Family Travel.
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March 28th, 2008
A paraglider in the Austrian Alps.
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Photo source: personal collection.
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March 27th, 2008
This NYTimes article broke my heart today - to hear that the waste disposal problems around Naples are negatively affecting the quality of some buffalo mozzarella, one of Italy’s most beloved cheeses. Una tragedia!
The owner of Obiká, a mozzarella bar which is one of my favorite restaurants in Milan (and Rome), is interviewed for the […]
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March 26th, 2008
One of our stops on our recent trip to the Netherlands was the small city of Delft. Even though the sky was gray for most of the day, the town center was bustling and lively, partially thanks to the large outdoor market which snaked through the middle of town (the market is on every Thursday […]
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March 25th, 2008
Weak dollar be damned! Rick Steves offers a big long list of tips for saving money on your trip to Europe.
And another25 tips for saving on European travel.
Some European train deals for seniors.
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March 24th, 2008
With the low-cost airline boom in Europe, it’s pretty easy to hop on a plane and explore a new part of the continent. But that doesn’t mean train travel is a thing of the past - not by a long shot. Europe’s rail network is still a fabulous way to get around. Here are just […]
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March 21st, 2008
My trip to the Netherlands last week was fantastic. I look forward to sharing the highlights with you over the coming weeks.
Photo source: personal collection
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March 19th, 2008
As someone who has been stuck at the Athens airport during a strike just like today’s, I understand how frustrating it can be. No flights, trains, ferries, subways, buses… and a queue for a taxi that extends farther than you can see. Here are a few tips I’d have for someone in the same situation:
Relax. […]
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March 19th, 2008
Several unions, including air traffic controllers, are on strike throughout Greece today. Many domestic and international flights (both to and from Greece) have been canceled. City and intercity ground transport are interrupted, and ferries are also not running.
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