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Tour Julie & Julia's Paris: 8 Essential Stops for Your Next Visit
If seeing Julie & Julia has inspired a trip to Paris—or if you're already going—visiting Julia Child's haunts will help you experience the city as she did. Some restaurants, markets, and shops below are featured in the movie. Others she writes about in her autobiography, My Life in France....
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10 Best Free (Or Almost Free) Paris Summer Events
Not all of Paris heads to the south of France during July and August, and those who stay spend time enjoying dozens of free outdoor events that take place in the city's serene parks, gardens, and sizzling streets. Here's a round up of our favorites, from now until the rentrée (return), which marks Parisians' official end of summer....
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12 Best Free Summer Events New Yorkers Know About that Tourists Don't
If you want a true New York summer experience, join the locals, who mark their calendars as soon as dates are set for these free not-to-be-missed events. Picnic provisions are essential for park entertainment, and in a city where real estate seems to always be at a premium, people will arrive more than an hour in advance to throw down a blanket to claim space....
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Cheap NYC Lunches: Fodor's Top 5 Favorite Food Carts & Trucks
There's a secret among in-the-know New Yorkers when it comes to a fast, cheap, and interesting lunch that surpasses the average pizza, burger, and hot dog fare: food carts and trucks. While carts can be found on practically every corner of the city, a handful are worth seeking out for noteworthy eats and recession-friendly prices to match....
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$25 & Under: The Best Gifts to Bring Back from NYC, London, and Paris
Between penny-pinching in a tight economy and airlines' new luggage restrictions, only so many treats for those at home are likely to make it back in your suitcase. But no need to nix the knickknacks—buying easy-to-pack gifts on the cheap in these top destination cities is surprisingly doable....
Top 3 Affordable Countryside Day Trips from Paris
Whether it's your first trip to the City of Light or your fifth, you can easily experience the French countryside in less than an hours' train ride from Paris. Day trip jaunts to charming villages, impressive châteaux, lush forests and gardens, and restaurants serving hardy regional cuisine can be planned at the drop of a hat, without the hassle or expense of renting a car....
Just Back from Japan
Fodor's Rachel Klein traveled to Japan, where she stayed in ryokan instead of hotels. She found them less expensive and more authentically Japanese than a hotel... (More)
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