Health Insurance for Frequent Travelers
Each time I examine the subject of travel insurance, the landscape has changed. Here are strategies to follow, and the best of what emerged from this year’s hunt.
How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental
The recent announcement that Paris regulators plan to shut down 43,000 Airbnb listings by June will leave many travelers scrambling for alternatives. An experienced traveler offers tips to help you find them.
A Visit to Paris Without Leaving Home
As travelers imported botanical specimens from distant lands during the late 19th century, a horticultural craze took root in France. Impressionist artists, many of them avid gardeners, took their easels outside and captured this page of history.
Flavors of Basque Country in a Brooklyn Kitchen
Peppers are abundant lately at U.S. greengrocers. Just what you need to create poulet basquaise – a classic chicken dish that warms body and soul.
Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros
Some travelers who’ve been burned on sharing economy websites no longer want to deal directly with homeowners. Instead they are using these platforms to find local property managers. The hope is that they will impose quality control.
What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story
The sharing economy has created a new breed of amateur hoteliers. And when the accommodations don’t measure up, that can wreck a vacation. These steps can help you take recourse.