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The reality is that the French have gotten used to their McDonald’s, widely nicknamed “McDo” (pronounced mac-DOUGH).
— France, Land of Epicures, Gets Taste for McDonald’s - NYTimes.com
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New York to London for $12? Ryanair to launch budget transatlantic airline
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If this does not make you smile on a Friday, nothing will.

tallcornelius

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Q&A With the Travel Photographer Robert Caplin - Frugal Traveler Blog - NYTimes.com
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travelhighlights: Tango Declared an “Intangible” UNESCO Treasure Tango, the dance of passion, has been added to UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Argentina and Uruguay have fought over ownership of the dance for 100 years, but they came together to petition UNESCO. Being added to the list means the dance in those countries is eligible for UNESCO funds. Expect to see even more tango-related tourism promotions and packages for Uruguay and Argentina. Here’s the complete Heritage list: Croatian lacemaking, Colombian Holy Week processions, Turkish shadow theatre… Photo by Natacha Pisarenko -Katherine

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Tango Declared an “Intangible” UNESCO Treasure

Tango, the dance of passion, has been added to UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Argentina and Uruguay have fought over ownership of the dance for 100 years, but they came together to petition UNESCO.

Being added to the list means the dance in those countries is eligible for UNESCO funds. Expect to see even more tango-related tourism promotions and packages for Uruguay and Argentina.

Here’s the complete Heritage list: Croatian lacemaking, Colombian Holy Week processions, Turkish shadow theatre…

Photo by Natacha Pisarenko

-Katherine

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs: National Equality March | HuffPo
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The bike lane — like the streets the mayor and his friends have turned into faux piazzas and yes, even the celebrated High Line — is an insult to those of us whose notion of New York City still includes dark corners and hard surfaces. These changes, applied with the superficiality of decals or appliqué, signify a new city, a lowercase city, where blocks are crowded with gelato and yogurt shops, traditional Neapolitan pizza restaurants and cupcake bakeries, where we can all pretend life is beautiful all the time.
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Complaint Box | On Your Left - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com

This is what I’ve been wanting to say about New York.

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Thanksgiving Weekend European Travel Ideas | NYTimes.com
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Europe Is Offering Deals to Lure Fall Travelers - NYTimes.com (Come on over!)
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36 Hours in Berlin - NYTimes.com
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100 Hotels Under $150 in 14 European cities. Yes. Really.
Oct
9th
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WTF? Must go. Who is up for visiting this place? "Latte like 'Clockwork' in Rome" (ChiTrib)
Oct
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travelhighlights: Mt. Rainier Above the Clouds by Joel (photo61guy) “After summiting on the 8th, we camped in the crater rim thinking that we would leave in the morning, only to awaken to a snowstorm that kept us tentbound for 36 hours. This was taken on descent. “ Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA There is nothing about this that even remotely resembles something I’d like to do.

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Mt. Rainier Above the Clouds by Joel (photo61guy)

“After summiting on the 8th, we camped in the crater rim thinking that we would leave in the morning, only to awaken to a snowstorm that kept us tentbound for 36 hours. This was taken on descent. “

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA

There is nothing about this that even remotely resembles something I’d like to do.

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