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Infamous French prankster arrested for impersonating a traffic camera
While it's probably safe to say that most people think traffic cameras are pretty annoying, infamous French prankster Rémi Gaillard has brought harassing drivers to a whole new level. In this video, he impersonates a traffic camera, literally flashing lights at ...
Mardi Gras is coming, time to review and tweet
Mardi Gras rolls around about this time every year bringing Fat Tuesday and signaling celebrations held worldwide. In the United States, the focus is on New Orleans and this year the city is sponsoring some special events including a family-friendly focus and a special ...Paris postcard: Savoring the subversively seductive splendors of the Marais
French star architect Jean Nouvel once gave me a ride home from his studio in Paris' edgy 11th arrondissement. I chuckled to discover that the guru of transparency, glass and steel lives around the corner from me in a 1600s building on the Rue des Francs Bourgeois, the ...iPhone app review: 'Spotted By Locals' European city guides
On a recent extended trip to Phnom Penh, I decided to bring along my trusty five-pound Southeast Asia on a Shoestring guide from Lonely Planet. Big mistake. In a city changing as quickly as Cambodia's capital, I found that nearly all of the information had become dated and ...Black buns on a Star Wars-themed burger in France
Whether or not you're a fan of Star Wars hardly matters when we're talking about the newest additions to the burger line at France's fast-food chain, 'Quick'--black buns on a Star Wars-themed burger, anyone? The 'Jedi Burger' and 'Darth Vader Burger' are now on the menu at ...Vacation deprivation study says beach vacations rule
Expedia's Vacation Deprivation study is an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. Taken from the results of a survey by Harris Interactive, 7,083 respondents were surveyed in total across 20 countries with some surprising results.
...10 free things to do in Paris, France
While Paris, France, is not typically thought of as a budget travel destination, with some research and planning it is possible to visit the The City of Lights without spending a fortune. Just add some of these free and fun activities to your itinerary to help you save cash ...Eat while traveling on cuisine-focused adventures
What we eat while traveling has always been a big part of a memorable trip. A recent survey by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism says 71% of Americans participated in at least one culinary activity while on an out-of-town trip and that activity was one of the most significant ...Photo of the Day: Paris bakery run
You might have been able to guess the location of today's Photo of the Day without a title. Advanced use of scarves? Check. Frou-frou dogs? Check. Delicious-looking loaf of bread? Mais oui, it is Paris. The French have a closer relationship to their bakers than most ...Adventure Vacation Guide 2012: Chamonix, France
There is a stark difference between "adventure destination" and "adventure capital" in that adventure capitals offer some sort of adrenaline rush 365 days a year. A prime example of this never-a-bad-time-to-be-here type of adventure capital poised to be hot in 2012 is ...Photo of the Day: Paragliding in France
Today's positively ethereal image comes to us from Flickr user AdamJamesWilson, who captured this sky-high shot of a paraglider over Lake Serre-Poncon in Southeastern France. I love the image's "vintage" muted colors, wisps of cloud and silhouetted figure all set against ...St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers
St Barths, arguably one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, is host to the rich and famous from all over the world. But the same beauty that draws celebrities and billionaires makes for some diverse climbing, hiking, cycling and photo opportunities not found ...Saint Lucia rich in history and breathtaking beaches
On the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay is home to Reduit beach and Pigeon Island National Landmark, an important monument to St Lucia's history. We had a chance to walk around the historic site recently and were torn between the hilltop ruins of Fort Rodney and a ...Four top treats from my 2011 travels
Since I've been a travel writer for three decades, people often ask me if I don't get tired of all the traveling and writing. After all, when you do anything for 30 years, it must get boring, right?
Wrong! I guess that's one of the gifts of this line of work. Every ...Video of the day: Flyboard lets you swim like a dolphin
The first time I saw this video clip, I thought, "I can't believe Mike Barish hasn't covered this for SkyMall Monday." This was before I realized that unlike, say, Nuddle Blankets, this is a completely impractical (but totally for-reals) product. The $5,000-plus price tag ...
Things you won't see in Paris this holiday season: beggars
As tourists window shop in Paris this holiday season, they won't find any more homeless people asking for change around some of the city's most popular areas; the French government has issued a series of decrees that ban begging around Paris' most popular tourist and ...Christmas in Paris: 'tis the season to be feasting
It's not that Paris doesn't have Nativity Scenes or Christmas trees or even Santa Claus-lookalikes called le Père Noel-Father Christmas..
It's not that Parisians don't string blinking lights, buy extravagant gifts, throw parties, ring bells, and sing "noel-noel". ...Collect virtual passport stamps with VisaStamper
It's a favorite ritual for many travelers to leaf through their passport (often while waiting in an immigration line), reminiscing on each stamp and the destination it represents. When a passport is lost or expired, losing all those hard-earned stamps can be tragic. ...Thieves steal rhino horn from Paris museum
Earlier this week, two people entered a museum in Paris, used some kind of gas to neutralize the guards, and made off with a rhino horn from one of the stuffed animals on display. This was the fourth such robbery in Europe this year, as thieves look to sell the valuable ...Photo of the day - Skies above Paris
Oh, the skies above Paris...
There's a reason so many people love Paris. The city itself seems to be bathed in a special light. It's a place of tempestuous moods and lovers' quarrels. It's like one big all-encompassing set for a film about the glory or tragedy of ...
