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Trip Planning: The dangers that lurk behind new ferry and air routes

By Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries—
Travelling around Europe, we are so often struck how the start dates advertised by new transportation operators are all too frequently hopelessly optimistic. On the whole, Europe’s rail companies are pretty good when it comes to sticking exactly to what they say in their pre-launch publicity. But airlines and ferries [...]

Madrid Fitness: Cheapo exercise options in Madrid

By Cynthia Kane in Madrid—
After the holidays, cold weather, and eating and drinking your way around Madrid, you may find that your body is craving a trip to the gym and a round of any kind of exercise.
Exercising in Madrid is still a relatively new phenomenon: Gyms only popped up about six years ago and [...]

Paris Street Smarts: Decoding the city’s street signs

An exit sign at a Metro station. Photos by Theodora Brack.

By Theadora Brack in Paris—
Hit the ground running in Paris! Don’t let a little language barrier trip you up, not when there is so much signage to lend a guiding hand and make your transition as smooth and exciting as a Johnny Weir solid gold [...]