Exotic vacations may be closer than you think
August 19, 2009 ·
Travelers don’t always have to fight the masses and schlep overseas to find exotic vacation thrills. If you know where to look, you can find destinations closer to home that offer relief from crowds and pricey travel arrangements. The right location can generate the makings of an African or European vacation — without leaving North [...]
Unusual tours give view of Paris’ hidden corners
August 17, 2009 ·
You’ve posed for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower, checked out the Mona Lisa at the Louvre and walked to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. If you think you’ve done it all in Paris, don’t worry, there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path adventures for your return. Away from landmarks, tourist crowds and [...]
Old-fashioned Waterloo panoroma still entertains
August 10, 2009 ·
It’s hard to believe anyone would choose the crackle of distant cannon fire and a very dated 360-degree wall painting over in-your-face kinetic effects of movies and theme parks. But annually more than 200,000 people visit the Waterloo Panorama for the thrill of seeing a vast, dilapidated, century-old painting showing Napoleon’s last stand. Carole Fonteneau [...]
60 crew have swine flu on cruise ship off France
July 31, 2009 ·
A French official says about 60 crew members on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship have been diagnosed with swine flu and confined to their cabins while the ship is in a French port. Alpes-Maritime regional spokeswoman Geraldine Soulier says another 70 ship employees are showing symptoms. She says some of the crew aboard the Voyager [...]
Feel the spirit in Europe
July 15, 2009 ·
For years, my travels have prompted me to think about religion. When I got my history degree at the University of Washington, one of my favorite classes was “History of the Christian Church.” And for years, I’ve believed that anyone who enjoys getting close to God should pack their spirituality along with them in their [...]
Doomed Air France plane was not destroyed in flight
July 2, 2009 ·
The Air France plane that crashed into the Atlantic last month with 228 people on board was not destroyed in mid-air but hit the water intact and at high speed, French investigators said Thursday. Flight AF 447 went missing during a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris on June 1. The exact cause of [...]
24 hours in Paris: Save time for a smooch in the city of romance
March 30, 2009 ·
Truly appreciating the beauty of Paris is a pleasure that can’t be hurried. Take time to wander down its wide boulevards, savour every sip of strong, black coffee and resist the temptation to fall into step with the throng of tourists and sightseers. Our advice to anyone who finds themselves with 24 hours to spare [...]
