Forget Downton Abbey, Blenheim Palace is #1
1:00 01/01/1970
I nearly skipped Blenheim Palace this year, thinking that on a gorgeous Sunday in July this palace near Oxford would be a mob scene. It was nearly empty. In fact, I booked a special tour of the...
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Oxford vs Cambridge? I’ve Changed My View
1:00 01/01/1970
I enjoy having strong opinions when it comes to hard itinerary decisions and rating various European destinations. And I enjoy reassessing. Twenty years ago I visited Oxford and Cambridge and got it...
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A Day Trip to Andorra from Barcelona
1:00 01/01/1970
The mysterious country Andorra wasn’t on my original itinerary for Europe this summer. From my launch pad in Copenhagen, I planned to head to Athens, then upward into Albania and through the...
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Oxford — Always Five Minutes Late
1:00 01/01/1970
Finally…I learned why that White Rabbit was always late: It’s because Oxford is almost comically full of tradition. One of the preeminent colleges of the 38 that make up the university, Christ...
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Revisiting One of the Greatest Cities on Earth
1:00 01/01/1970
Spending a few days in London updating my guidebook, it was fun to reconnect with one of the greatest cities on earth. The many massive new buildings seem to have been given permits on the condition...
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Exploring Greenland: The Next Frontier for Travelers
1:00 01/01/1970
Call it the Walter Mitty effect, but Greenland is suddenly on the cusp of shedding its arctic-explorers-only reputation to become the next great travel destination. Rather than cold and inhospitable,...
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5 fantastic ways to experience the Okanagan Valley
1:00 01/01/1970
Think of a sunny destination and Canada may not immediately come to mind, but did you know that the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of the westernmost province of British Colombia, boasts...
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Recipe of the week: Rock lobster and seaweed sushi: tiramisu of king crab flavored with coconut and lemon
1:00 01/01/1970
A finely sculpted tiramisu of King Crab is the perfect delight for seafood lovers seeking a mix of sweet taste of desserts. This very delicacy reflects the professionalism and enthusiasm of the chef...
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That’s One Big Pickle
1:00 01/01/1970
While updating my Rick Steves’ London guidebook this week, I was struck by the construction and the changing skyline. With my local guide, Gillian Chadwick, I marveled at the energy of new London,...
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5 of the best hotels in Kiev
1:00 01/01/1970
Despite recent political troubles, the capital city of Kiev remains safe and welcoming to travellers. For those who find cities such as Moscow too crowded and intimidating, they will be pleasantly...
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