Welcome to Rijeka, the European Capital of Culture!
16:52 01/04/2020
Welcome to Rijeka, the European Capital of Culture, one of the most interesting European cities this year. This is a message from Rijeka! Exactly two...
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Should we stop flying?
8:58 07/02/2020
Flying is bad for the climate, so we should stop flying. That’s basically the message of the “flight shame” (flygskam) movement that originated in...
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The Best Travel Gifts for Men for All Budgets
15:11 17/10/2019
Struggling to find the best travel gifts for men? Don't reach for the socks just yet. Behold, 39 great present ideas for men who love to travel. Including...
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The Villa Vager Mani Review: Soothing the Soul in a Boutique Hotel Near Kalamata, Greece
11:18 09/06/2019
For a taste of rural Greek life to sooth the soul, head through the olive groves, up the hill, and overlook the Gulf of Messinia. Originally from Inside...
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Video: Rick Steves’ 1990 Report on Terrorism — Still Relevant Today
21:30 22/03/2017
I recently found this video of a talk I gave 27 years ago, with my two-minute, circa-1990 take on terrorism. While the eyeglasses may be dated, the...
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A New Year and Some Big Changes for EuropeUpClose
16:21 02/01/2017
As we start a new year, we are also starting a new chapter at EuropeUpClose. We have a new Editor-In-Chief and Owner, Maria Haase. Below is a message...
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A Memorable Thanksgiving in Tuscany
18:48 23/11/2016
Photo: Cameron Hewitt As we anticipate the arrival of Thanksgiving, my fellow guidebook writer Cameron Hewitt shares a beautiful travelers’ holiday...
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What can we learn from regret?
11:17 14/09/2016
I get a lot of positive feedback from the subscribers of our travel blog in regards to my weekly newsletter. It’s not a newsletter just recapping...
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How to pack underwear for a trip
6:30 05/07/2016
I’ve always had a problem when it comes to packing underwear – I can’t get it to resemble anything other than a pile of mess. I didn’t realise I...
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Les Halles Wears a Big New Yellow Hat
20:49 13/05/2016
Old timers remember Les Halles as Paris’ gigantic central produce market. Demolished in the 1970s, it was replaced with an underground shopping mall....
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