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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 06:47 PM
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And fearful cousin goes with it:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34477053
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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 09:59 PM
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When I first found Fodors it was October 2003 and one of the first threads I read was Love in the Land of Mezzogiorno by OhBlondie and it got me hooked.

I have enjoyed many trip reports here over the years. I also enjoyed New YOrk Food Snob's Venice report but I can't find it now. there are too many to tell, bronxzilla.
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Old Sep 12th, 2005, 11:16 PM
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The minorised languages one.

All of Elvira's trip reports.

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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 02:05 AM
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Your pick : "Greatest cathedrals in Europe"

Not only cathedrals, but also churches and mosques.

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...id=2&tid=57555

And lots of Maribel and Ben Haines posts ...

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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 02:55 AM
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I second the nomination above for Scarlett's Trip to Hell.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34526295

100 great things to do in Paris
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...=2&tid=1277898

Paris superthread
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34519236

London superthread
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34548473

Helpful Information Italy I
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34443340

and II
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34568596
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 03:00 AM
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Top Ten Travel Tips (many more than 10)

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...id=2&tid=75551
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 03:02 AM
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The Pancaky Papers, Prague trip report

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34514397
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 03:04 AM
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this is the link for the aforementioned thread by elvira, about the Geese

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...id=2&tid=84973
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 06:24 AM
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Degas on the Marais (Paris)
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34454657

Degas Montmartre exploration
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34456501

Degas Latin Quarter Exploration
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34454229

Degas London Bloomsbury Exploration
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34440105

Degas London Victorian Era
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34458611
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 06:33 AM
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Rome to Naples to Pompeii as a daytrip

wonderful detail by Paradiselost (Walter)

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34665492
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 06:39 AM
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I second the Tennessee Trio reports-incredibly funny and very sharp.I'm too new for Elvira but have heard them referred to frequently-must check it out!
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 06:49 AM
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How Much Should I Tip the Pilot

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...=2&tid=1288831
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 08:09 AM
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Never forget Ben Haines!

Peter, could there be a section by well loved Fodorites who are not with us anymore? Like Wes Fowler and Art Hussey?
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 08:23 AM
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L'Affaire Continue by Cigalechanta. Also, just about any trip report written by Bob the Navigator or Ms Go or Mr Go is pretty great. Also, Indy Travel has written some pretty wonderful trip reports on France, and Nikki had fabulous reports on Greece and Paris.

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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 08:28 AM
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MaiTaiTom and Ira's reports too
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 08:29 AM
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I loved the Pancakey Papers..everytime I see that title it makes me chuckle. I really always enjoy FamousUncleArt.
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 08:40 AM
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Nimrod:
I am responsible for a variety of digital media initiatives across Random House, including fodors.com.

I'm in charge of content, design, systems, etc. My current efforts are to put in systems that enable us to publish original content in a more timely way, branch into multimedia, and come up with world-class community tools.

If someone goes to the New York section of the site, they should be able to see guidebook material presented in an easy-to-naviagte interface, along with the best community-generated tips, trip reports, photos, videos, etc.

One of my favorite personal travel stories was going to Paris with my one-week pregnant wife (the goal was to go to Paris and come back pregnant, not go there so encumbered). Yo ucan imagine what all the rich smells (food and otherwise) did to her hormonally-addled olfactory sensibilities. All she could really consume were chocolate chaud and jus de pamplemousse. And she is a big-time foodie who really was looking forward to the trip.
Ever the dutiful husband, I scarfed huge amounts of pate, salt-encrusted bass and several bottles of Cote Rotie during our trip.

Our marriage survived this debacle, and I plan to take her back soon...


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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 08:59 AM
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Awww, that is sweet Peter

Add the bookchick to this list..Her Italy reports are wonderful!
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 09:10 AM
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Here is what I posted on the US board, in retrospect I should have posted it here because they are both posts from this board, but I didn't know this thread was here, too.

Author: Tiff
Date: 09/13/2005, 11:14 am
My two personal favorites are:

The ever lovely SueHoff's (Nearly) Heartbreaking & Staggering Work of Genius Italy Trip Report
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34598621

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Always the gentleman, GravySandwich's Italian Trip Report
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34625063

A good read. Enjoy, Tiff
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Old Sep 13th, 2005, 10:51 AM
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Here's another vote for Elvira's trip reports. They were always a riot.
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