May 7th, 2008
I had a fabulous time at Queen’s Day in Amsterdam last week, on April 30th. Queen’s Day is a huge celebration of the (former) queen’s birthday, and there is fun to be had all over the country.
In Amsterdam, DJs and bands were set up on stages all over the city on the evening before Queen’s […]
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May 7th, 2008
Finding an affordable lunch in Italy
Ryanair increases check-in charges
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May 6th, 2008
This charming town in the Alsace region of France is so cute it might make you weep.
Photo source: personal collection
Tags: Colmar, Europe, France
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May 5th, 2008
As I’ve mentioned before, I sometimes like to match my leisure reading to my travel destination. If you’re a fan of John Irving, you might be interested in A Widow for One Year, which is partially set in Amsterdam.
There’s also his classic The World According to Garp, which has several scenes in Vienna. As one […]
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May 3rd, 2008
What do you think about the TSA’s new airport security lanes? I’m skeptical, but have yet to try them in person.
On Rome and history and expectations.
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May 1st, 2008
The highlight (well, one of several) of my recent trip to Italy was a visit to the Giardino dei Tarocchi, a whimsical, creative sculpture-filled garden created by the artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The garden is a bit of a drive north from Rome (or south from Siena), making it somewhat out-of-the-way for most tourists. […]
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May 1st, 2008
12 clever travel uses for your digital camera.
Budget travel tips in Paris.
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