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How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental

How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Apr 20, 2018 | Airbnb, France, Sharing economy

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

A Visit to Paris Without Leaving Home

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Mar 17, 2018 | France, Museums, Paris

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

Flavors of Basque Country in a Brooklyn Kitchen

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 20, 2018 | Food, France, Travel

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.

What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story

What to Do if Your Vacation Turns into an Airbnb Horror Story

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Feb 4, 2018 | Airbnb, France, Personal finance, Sharing economy, Travel

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.

Shopping for le Weekend in Paris

Shopping for le Weekend in Paris

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Nov 21, 2017 | Food, France, Paris, Travel

One of the great joys of visiting Paris is weekend shopping at neighborhood food markets. Here are some of my favorites.

How a Visit to Basque Country Cured Me of Fish Phobia

How a Visit to Basque Country Cured Me of Fish Phobia

by Deborah L. Jacobs | Nov 7, 2017 | Food, France, Travel

Each time I asked a vendor in the St. Jean-de-Luz market which ingredients they used for marmitako, they looked at me like I was, um, a fish out of water.

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