Why French People Don’t Do Small Talk – And What Americans Get Wrong About It
If you’ve ever walked out of a Paris café feeling vaguely snubbed, you’re not alone. The waiter didn’t smile. Nobody…
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August in France Surprises Every First-Time Visitor
If you’ve planned a trip to France in August expecting the country to be at its most vibrant, here’s something…
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Lucerne Is One Hour From Zurich Airport (But Americans Still Skip It)
Most Americans land in Zurich, spend a day or two, and head south to the Alps. Lucerne sits right in…
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Paris Palace Hotels You Can Walk Into Without a Reservation
You don’t need to spend $2,000 a night to experience the most beautiful interiors in Paris. A handful of the…
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The Parisian Brasseries Worth Planning a Meal Around
Paris has no shortage of places to eat. It also has no shortage of mediocre places to eat disguised as…
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What Parisians Buy at the Market (And Where to Find It)
Paris has 82 food markets spread across all 20 arrondissements. Most tourists walk past them without stopping. That’s a shame,…
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Where to Stay in Nice: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Timers
Nice is one of those cities where the neighborhood you pick changes the whole trip. Stay in the wrong spot…
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France is On Fire. Should You Still Go?
France is having its worst wildfire season on record, and it’s only July. More than 250,000 people have been displaced…
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Fewer Americans Are Going to France This Summer. Good or Bad?
The European Travel Commission tracks American interest in visiting Europe every year. In 2024, 45% of U.S. travelers said they…
