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Tivoli: still Rome’s great escape two millennia later

When travel dreams take people to Europe, Italy is often their first stop. There's something seductively charming about this country, its people, and la dolce vita. I always feel at home in Italy, whether struggling onto a crowded bus in Rome, navigating the fun chaos of Naples, sipping a cocktail in a Venetian bar, or sitting on the banister of Florence's Ponte Vecchio for a midnight street-music concert. But I also seek escapes from Italy's urban intensity. When I'm visiting Rome, […]

todayAugust 7, 2019 20

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Best place for kidding around in Europe

I'm often inspired by families on the road. Last summer, on a ferry between Scotland's Oban and the Isle of Mull, I met a family from Texas. The parents were taking their kids on a year-long adventure through Europe and told me how they'd realized there's no better education or quality family time than traveling together — and I wholeheartedly agree. The key is balancing educational sightseeing with fun activities. After years of traveling with me around Europe, my kids […]

todayAugust 5, 2019 44

Business & Lifestyle

How does auto insurance work for Uber drivers?

Recently, we all are talking about Uber, you might have signed up to drive for the services to earn some extra money. You may wonder about the implications when it comes to insuring your car and when an accident happens, you will be covered. Continue reading the steps you need to take to insure so you don’t run into any insurance surprises. What is Uber? Uber is a ride-sharing service (sometimes referred to as “ride-hailing”) that competes with taxis and […]

todayJuly 8, 2019 19

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Bratislava: Slovakia’s capital makes a remarkable comeback

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and once a nearly desolate ghost town, is one of the big surprises of my recent travels. Its compact old town bursts with colorfully restored facades, lively outdoor cafés, and swanky boutiques. Its ramshackle industrial quarter, just east of the center, is rapidly being redeveloped into a forest of skyscrapers. The hilltop castle gleams from a recent facelift. And even the glum communist-era suburb of Petržalka, right across the Danube, has undergone a Technicolor makeover. […]

todayJuly 6, 2019 75

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Iceland’s steamiest geothermal sights

Iceland, formed long ago by volcanoes, is known for its otherworldly landscape, with steaming fields and percolating mud. The volcanic activity produces naturally heated water, which Icelanders have cleverly harnessed not just as an energy source, but for thermal baths and pools. Geothermal experiences — both visual and immersive — are worth seeking out on a visit here. Wandering through the colorful terrain of a geothermal field is a classic Icelandic treat. The most visited geothermal sight is Geysir, home […]

todayJune 29, 2019 46

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Five things you should know before purchasing auto insurance

Unless you live in New Hampshire, it's mandatory to have auto insurance. It's something you shouldn't think twice about when it comes to your vehicle. Not only does it fulfill all legal requirements, but it also helps you financially should anything bad happen to your vehicle. Caveat emptor -- buyer beware -- applies when looking for auto insurance, because it's not always easy to determine which companies are good and which companies are terrible. A terrible insurance company would only […]

todayJune 28, 2019 50

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Tasty and convival tapas in Spain

When it comes to eating in Spain, I love gathering around the table or bar for tapas — a parade of small dishes served family-style. I never tire of them. The experience is like an edible scavenger hunt, where I collect small portions of seafood, salads, meat-filled pastries, and deep-fried tasties, and piece them together for a light evening meal. My tapas memories are vivid: In the heart of Spain's Andalucía region, on a warm summer evening, I elbow up […]

todayJune 23, 2019 27

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Business & Lifestyle

How travel has evolved to provide a more authentic experience

Modern American families no longer travel just to change their place of stay. Each trip has a specific purpose. Until a worthy goal for travel is born, many simply postpone them. When almost everything is available and always “at hand”, the sophisticated consumer no longer wants “just like that.” This can be compared to a refrigerator. When it is almost empty, all that is there is suitable food. When the refrigerator is stably full, we have a confusion in our […]

todayJune 20, 2019 23

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Utah, France: Visiting the other American D-Day beach

Most Americans visiting France's D-Day sites focus, understandably, on Omaha Beach — where thousands died on June 6, 1944. But if you're planning to visit Normandy, don't miss the other American landing site: Utah. It's the westernmost of the five sectors of the Norman coast given code names by the Allies (with British and Canadian troops landing at Gold Beach, Juno Beach and Sword Beach). Utah Beach, added as a landing site late in D-Day planning, proved critical. This was […]

todayJune 16, 2019 18

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