I sought the advice of fellow travelers on the most important places to visit in Jordan. Of the many responses I received, two sites made the top of everyone’s list: Petra and Wadi Rum. But how to arrange to see these far flung places from my initial arrival in the capital city of…
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Sipping Coffee and Sampling Tortes Like A Local in Budapest
As a travel writer specializing in culture, I’m often asked how I tap into the culture of the destinations I visit. I must admit to having a secret weapon – well maybe two secret weapons. First, I will talk to anyone. But I have to find an opportunity to open a conversation, which…
When is a Tour Not a Tour? When it’s a Tauck.
Most of my travel is done independently. I research the places I visit and make all my own arrangements for transportation, accommodations and sightseeing. Once in a while, however, I’m offered the opportunity to take a tour, where I travel with a group and stick to a set itinerary. I have always recognized…
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Paris by Night (With Map)
Experts disagree how Paris came to be known as the “City of Light.” According to the official City of Paris website, the nickname was originally bestowed upon the city “because it was a vast center of education and ideas during the Age of Enlightenment.” Other sources state Paris was dubbed City of Light…
PHOTO: One of the Most Beautiful Train Stations in France, This One in the City of Tours is Best Seen by Night
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PHOTO: Many of the Streets of Tours, France are Pedestrian Malls, Making Shopping a Pleasure
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