Stepping Back into Ireland
23:56 04/07/2017
After a short break back home, I’m hitting the road again — and jumping right back into my “100 Days in Europe” series. It’s Day 63, and...
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“Rick Steves’ Europe” Travelers Help Build a Library in Palestine
20:58 02/07/2017
Earlier this year, our traveling community came together to raise money for a good cause: Bright Stars of Bethlehem, an organization that brings together...
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Throwback to 1982: My First Travel Newsletter
22:07 29/06/2017
Thirty-five years ago, we licked the stamps, mailed out our first travel newsletter, and began the process of creating a community of travelers. It was...
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My Thoughts on Trump’s Cuba Policy
22:39 27/06/2017
I’ve never met anyone who went to Cuba and wasn’t charmed by the people. Maybe President Trump should make the trip…or, at least, watch the TV...
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Looking Back at 50 Years in my Hometown
5:50 27/06/2017
Thanks for coming along with me to Europe this spring here on my blog and over on Facebook. The second half of my “100 Days in Europe” series will...
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Booking Direct Supports Small Hotels — and Saves Money
7:08 26/06/2017
  Yesterday, I shared some thoughts about online booking services. Sites like Booking.com and Expedia.com demand a 20 to 25 percent commission from...
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Hotels vs. Online Booking Services vs. Consumers
17:06 24/06/2017
Photo: thetravelphile.com There’s a powerful new dynamic in the hotel industry that impacts small hotels and independent tourists hugely. I’m trying...
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A Warm and Fuzzy Day in Paris
19:22 23/06/2017
On my last day in Paris, I was met by my partner Trish (The Travelphile) — who took all the photos in this post — and we had a delightful afternoon...
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Video: Join Me for a Bike Ride on Paris’ Riverside Promenades
2:28 23/06/2017
While Paris is crisscrossed with bike lanes, the most relaxing and scenic Parisian joy ride on two wheels is along its riverside promenades. A three-mile...
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How to Borrow a Bike in Paris
22:33 21/06/2017
Paris scatters about 20,000 bikes at about 1,500 racks all across town so people (locals and tourists) can essentially borrow a bike for a quick one-way...
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