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France: A bookish haven for Americans in Paris
PARIS — Charles Trueheart, the director of the American Library in Paris, picked through the shelves in his office and withdrew a surprisingly well-preserved June 1922 edition of the long-gone...
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Northern California: At Vacaville’s Silent Stay, bring on the solitude
VACAVILLE, Calif. — A few months ago, I found out that my life was about to get louder. Seeing the word “pregnant” appear on a stick can quickly change how you look at — and hear — things. With quiet...
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On the literary trail in Scotland
WIGTOWN, Scotland — “You’re on the road to nowhere.” The roads were getting narrower and narrower on the drive through southwestern Scotland. We had left behind the divided highway outside Glasgow,...
View ArticleKindness One: In France, West African pals share their music and more
If music be the food of love, play on. – William Shakespeare As I was walking through the cobbled streets of Aix en Provence in France, I was enchanted by a melody that hung in the air. Captivating....
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Fall 2013 Guide to Rome
Even in the Eternal City, summertime has to end. And thank goodness for that, because autumn is arguably the best time of year to visit, when the prices drop, the oppressive summer heat dissipates,...
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5 Reasons to Go to Cappadocia, Turkey
With its mix of naturally formed rounded and jagged rock, hill, valley, and chimney formations in hues ranging from clays to pinks, Cappadocia looks like it could only exist in a fairy tale. The heart...
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Carnival Cruises Introduces “Great Vacation Guarantee”
Maybe you’ve never been on a cruise before and aren’t sure what to expect. Maybe you went out on a limb and booked something totally new and different. Whatever your reasoning, Carnival Cruises is so...
View ArticleDaily Deal: Fleet Week features car races, car show plus super trucks
San Diego Fleet Week welcomes sports car racers for the annual “race at the base” as well as those who love to gawk at cars or enjoy super truck events Saturday and Sunday. Children 12 and younger get...
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Food-Lover’s Tour of Quebec City
Quebec City charms visitors with its historic monuments, manicured parks, museums, and interesting neighborhoods to wander. But no trip would be complete without exploring the culinary delights of...
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Six Flags Magic Mountain unveils Fright Fest 2013 mazes
Magic Mountain is in the middle of a four-year expansion of Fright Fest that will see the Six Flags amusement park in Santa Clarita add more monsters, better mazes, additional nights and longer hours...
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