After kidnappings, beheadings, how dangerous is it out there for travelers?

The beheadings of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff were as tragic as they were revolting, but they existed in something of a logical context. Both men were covering a war zone that few journalists (including me) have the guts to cover. There were risks, and they knew it....

















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San Francisco: In the beginning

"Chronicles of Old San Francisco: Exploring the Historic City by the Bay"

















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If Paris gets too busy, escape to Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte

Paris is exquisite, but sometimes the long lines can be daunting. If you want a respite, try a daylong excursion to Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte, nestled in the French countryside 34 miles southeast of Paris near the town of Melun.

















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A dream of a razor

Name: 5 Blades Travel Razor by eShave

















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Greece by small ship

It's history class with some party mixed in



It's history class with some party mixed in

















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Hippo sculpture's stay on London's Thames is extended

The same artist who created the mondo rubber duck for the Port of Los Angeles in August has a similarly scaled-up hippo bobbing in London's Thames River.





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Playful Padua

I'm in Padua (just half an hour from Venice, but a world away), and I really like this town. Padua's museums and churches hold their own in Italy's artistic big league; its hotels are reasonably priced and the city doesn't feel touristy.

















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Paris Picasso museum finally set to open after turbulent renovation

Pablo Picasso once boasted: "Give me a museum and I'll fill it."





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What's new in travel industry news?

A lot of innovations and announcements either appeared recently or just recently came to my attention. Although none is a game-changer, many provide useful features.

















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