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Expatriate Tales: Living in Lausanne, Switzerland

Life in this small Swiss city has its fair share of fondue and chocolate, not to mention cleanliness. But this expat has discovered there's even more to love about this beautiful, lakefront city.

Posted by Jimmy Im on April 26, 2013 at 11:43:01 AM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: Expats, Fodor's
Six Must-See Small European Cities

Springtime always brings jaunts to Europe to the forefront of travel wishlists, but if you've hit the top spots (Paris, Rome, Barcelona), it's time to discover something new, like these six smaller cities.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 28, 2013 at 5:04:56 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Portugal, France, Italy, Belgium,
10 Famous Oscar-Nominated Hotels

When Hollywood came calling, these 10 hotels were ready for their close-ups. So unless you're bosom buddies with Meryl, these hotels are the closest you'll get to big screen stars.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 18, 2013 at 10:12:43 AM EST in Hotels Tagged: Movies, Hotels, Barcelona, San Diego, New York, Ireland, Paris, Marrakesh
6 Places to Celebrate Carnival Besides Rio

We all know that the Carnival King is Rio, but there are ample opportunities to let your hair down at these Carnivals around the world. These are our six picks for where to spend Carnival this year.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on February 08, 2013 at 5:00:28 PM EST in Events, Trip Ideas Tagged: Festivals, Events, London, Canada, Italy, Argentina
Embrace the Chill: Winter Wonderland Trips

The promise of chilly temps tends to send us all indoors. But we think it's time to embrace the snow with trips to these wintry wonderlands—think hot springs, snow tubing, and ice hotels.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on January 28, 2013 at 1:24:20 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Winter Travel, Japan, Yosemite National Park, Sweden, Norway, Antarctica
Just Back From: Christmas Markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland

Not sufficiently in the holiday spirit yet? Follow our intrepid writer through Europe's Christmas markets and feel the warm glow of yuletide cheer. Or at least get some good travel tips!

Posted by Linda Cabasin on December 24, 2012 at 11:15:48 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Holidays, France, Germany, Markets, Shopping, Dining
Sailing the Rhine River with Avalon Waterways

Curious about European river cruising? One little Rhine River itinerary with Avalon Waterways, and you'll be an believer. Floating past Medieval castles, wine glass in hand, anyone?

Posted by Elissa Richard on September 05, 2012 at 4:26:38 PM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Avalon Waterways, Cruises, Germany, France
Two Luxe European Hotels Offer Exclusive Fodors.com Deals

Boy have we got a deal for you—two deals in fact! Amsterdam's luxe The Dylan hotel and Basel, Switzerland's Swissotel Le Plaza are offering Fodors.com readers exclusive discounts.

Posted by Elissa Richard on August 22, 2012 at 10:02:37 AM EDT in Deals, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Deals, Amsterdam
The Trick to Coming Home from Holiday

We don't know about you, but we tend to get fewer chocolates left on our pillows at home. We also have to turn down our own beds. Here's how to artfully come home from holiday. (Hint: Don't.)

Posted by Pepita Diamand on July 30, 2012 at 10:54:18 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Hotels, Tips
Today's Top Headlines: May 24, 2012

A solar-powered plane is taking its first transcontinental flight, Plymouth City Airport is auctioning off all its furniture, and we've got our noses in these top travel memoirs. Here's what were reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 24, 2012 at 11:28:04 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: News, Airlines, Atlantic City, England, Air Travel