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Learning the art of Italian cooking in Bologna
We know about preparing pasta dishes, but there’s much more to Italian cooking than pasta, so we started researching cooking classes in Bologna, considered by many the culinary capital of Italy. ...
Pinching pennies in Paris
On our most recent trip to Paris, in May ’09, my husband, David, and I decided to put to the test all the articles we had read about free things to do in the city. We had never found Paris to be particularly easy on the wallet, and on this trip we were really pinching pennies. ...
Sri Lanka — Surprising and a bit surreal
by Teresa O’Kane, San Jose, CA Sri Lanka is a place like no other. That’s what the marketing posters say, and why not state the obvious? But if I were in charge of marketing for Sri Lanka, my slogan would be, “Feel in the mood to drop down the rabbit hole? Come to Sri Lanka, where ...
Making the most of three days in Hong Kong
Many travelers to Asia find themselves with a layover in Hong Kong, a thriving metropolis of seven million people where East collides with West. Reclaimed by China in 1997 but still a melting pot of international commerce, Hong Kong is awash in gleaming highrises and blinking neon signs touting some of the biggest names in business. ...
France’s Dordogne
This small section of the country contains nine of the 151 Most Beautiful Villages of France, as designated by the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Our itinerary included visits to five, including St. Jean de Cole, an incredibly picturesque village that, on the day of our visit, was festooned with vibrant floral garlands in preparation for their annual flower fair, Les Floralies. ...
From yoga to scuba — finding plenty to do in French Polynesia
by Debi Shank, ITN French Polynesia: the mere mention of the name conjures up images of turquoise waters, tropical breezes and long, lazy days spent adjusting a chaise lounge in an attempt to obtain the perfect tan. But is that all French Polynesia has to offer? I was invited to find out for myself on a ...
Inca ruins and animal encounters in Ecuador
Bushwalking in Australia
Twice a year I visit Australia to update information for my US travel agency. My midyear trips coincide with fall and early winter Down Under, and I find this is the best season for hiking — or, as the Aussies prefer to say, bushwalking. The Australian bush is full of colorful and sometimes noisy birds, flowers that bloom throughout the year and forests that range from moist jungle to dry-land savannah, all surrounded by scenery reminiscent of America’s Appalachian Mountains. ...
Getting an introduction to the specialized crafts of Ghana
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