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TOP 15 HOTELS IN PARIS TOP 15 HOTELS IN PARIS With 37 million visitors anticipated this year alone, the French capital continues to be one of the most visited places in the world thanks to its world-class cuisine and cultural attractions. Selecting a favorite hotel can be just as difficult …

BEST PLACES TO AVOID THE CROWDS IN PARIS IN SUMMER BEST PLACES TO AVOID THE CROWDS IN PARIS IN SUMMER Summertime in Paris has a certain quality. When the sun doesn’t set until 10 p.m., the city exudes an unmistakable party spirit that follows the less bright winter months. Beach …

BEST THINGS TO DO IN PARIS BEST THINGS TO DO IN PARIS It’s time to conclude, my friends. In Paris, scarf season has officially begun. To put it another way, this is Paris’s official functional scarf season. There’s a cold in the air, crisp leaves, and Parisians crowded on terraces …

8 FAMILY-FRIENDLY VENICE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES In the March/April 2013 feature film “Why Did I Bring a Teenager to Venice?”, Emma John takes her adolescent friend Naimbh—an Irish name spelled Neev—on a tour of the historic Italian city. If you are planning to travel to Venice with teens in tow, here …

10 BEST ATTRACTIONS IN ISTANBUL 10 BEST ATTRACTIONS IN ISTANBUL Istanbul’s magnificent mosques, opulent churches, fanciful palaces, humming souks, and unique atmosphere are all products of centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history. Cross off these famous sites in Istanbul from your wish list.10 BEST ATTRACTIONS IN ISTANBUL   1- GRAND …

20 BEST ATTRACTIONS IN ROME 20 BEST ATTRACTIONS IN ROME Rome, or the Eternal City, is the capital and the centre of history, art and architecture in Italy. The powerful Roman Empire formerly had this city on the Tiber River as its capital, and it left behind many remarkable ancient …

THIS LITTLE PLACE IS NOW FRANCE’S FAVORITE VILLAGE THIS LITTLE PLACE IS NOW FRANCE’S FAVORITE VILLAGE The French people have just cast their votes for their favorite village as part of the annual TV program Le Village Préféré des Français. Who came up on top? The tiny village of Esquelbecq. …

10 BEST PLACES IN PORTUGAL 10 BEST PLACES IN PORTUGAL Portugal, which is situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the border of western Europe, is a sensory extravaganza for tourists, particularly in terms of cuisine. The scenery and places to see in this little nation are varied, ranging from sun-kissed …

BEST ACTIVITIES IN EAST AMSTERDAM BEST ACTIVITIES IN EAST AMSTERDAM Occupation: Maartje studied fine art and graphic design in Rotterdam after growing up as a country girl in Zeeland, the Netherlands’ westernmost region. She currently resides in East Amsterdam and works as an artist there.BEST ACTIVITIES IN EAST AMSTERDAM   …

3 ACTIVITIES IN COPENHAGEN IN SUMMER 3 ACTIVITIES IN COPENHAGEN IN SUMMER Copenhagen’s cobblestone streets come alive with bicyclists, café tables, and jazz bands during the long days. During the annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival, take in the vibrant music scene. Between performances, take a stroll or a bike ride through …