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Here’s an alert: life is dangerous, so live it

The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert last week for all U.S. citizens traveling in Europe. As soon as I heard about it, I was shocked--mostly by the giant waste of time and energy by the government and media in issuing and promoting this...
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Postcard: Bicycles around Europe

My favorite photos of two-wheeled, environmentally-friendly transportation around Europe. Sunny day in the park in Stockholm 1985...
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Admitting defeat in the challenge of the cornet

That’s it: I’m waving my white paper napkin in surrender. The Challenge of the Cornet has gotten the best of me. Eating ice cream every day is harder than you think, especially when oozing chocolat fondant and succulent fig tarts are fighting for...
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The best tastes of Nice for a budget foodie

Any trip to France isn’t complete without a veritable culinary experience, preferably complete with wine and dessert. While Paris and Lyon have their share of Michelin-starred restaurants and world-famous patisseries, Nice is the perfect destination...
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One last postcard from Nice

I still can’t believe that I’m wrapping up my last week in Nice. I’ve decided to spend my last month traveling—but not through the less-touristed parts of France, as originally planned. I’ll save the wine tasting and oyster slurping for when I have a...
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