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Monoglots traveling abroad need to keep it simple to communicate
While it’s nothing to brag about, I am a miserable linguist. I got into the University of Washington,…
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Here’s what you can expect on your first vacation in Europe
Things are different in Europe — that’s why you go. But every first-timer has concerns about getting along…
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Salty Portsmouth offers historic and modern attractions
Portsmouth is the famed home of Britain’s Royal Navy. But as Britain’s military shrinks, the port is pumping…
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Bulgaria’s overlooked, and that’s why you should visit
I have an affinity for Bulgaria — so overlooked and underappreciated … and yet so charming in a…
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When traveling in Europe, be sure to save room for dessert
We all know that Belgians are connoisseurs of fine chocolate, and Italy’s gelato is an edible art form.…
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Barcelona: Vibrant and spirited, despite tourist horde
Life in Barcelona is a distinctive mix of Madrid-style love of life and Parisian elegance and taste. Spain’s…
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The streets of European cities shine on summer evenings
As a guidebook author and TV host, I do most of my work in Europe during the day.…