Travel
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214Road trip! Belgium to Lake Como in one epic 9-hour drive across five countries
(Editor’s note: Spring is almost here, the perfect time to plan a European road trip before it gets too hot and the...
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221Mardi Gras in Garmisch: Drunken yetis, frozen-daiquiri drive-thrus and skiing by headlamp
(Editor’s note: Dispatches does not necessarily endorse or condone skiing at night while intoxicated or, actually, any of the activities described in...
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193In exactly 72 hours, Basel’s Fasnacht offers every experience from outrageous to somber
It’s this time of year again, where carnival rules in many countries of the world, providing a short-relief from tragedies, natural disasters...
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190Suzana Knezevic in Romania: ‘We don’t talk about Dracula!’
I made that mistake twice when asked by local shopkeepers what brought me to Transylvania. My enthusiastic response “Dracula!” received a stern...
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162Mónica Da Silva: The most romantic international restaurants in Madrid for Valentine’s Day
Every couple is unique. While there are some who couldn’t care less about Valentine’s, others count the days until February 14th. Besides,...
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216Sarah Nagaty: My romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day in Lisbon
Valentine’s Day is a cheesy holiday which is difficult to avoid and its cheesiness is a big part of its appeal. It...
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250Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth make for a joyful weekend jaunt just a stone’s throw from Athens
Just a stone’s throw from Athens you will find Ancient Corinth, a tiny village with an astoundingly long history. How long, you...
