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The Mystery of Missing Toilet Seats in France: Sanitary Shortage or Cultural Norm?

I came back from a trip to France and my wife continually remarked that most public bathrooms at restaurants, gas stations, beach and other venue locations, do not have toilet seats.  Even the toilets at Paris Orly Airport did not have toilet seats in the domestic terminal.  This annoyed her greatly.  As a good husband, […]

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Lost in Translation: The Thrill of Misunderstanding Tipping Customs

Ah, tipping. That delightful dance of gratitude and confusion that transcends borders and cultures. Nothing quite says “I’m a worldly traveler” like fumbling through your wallet, trying to figure out if you’re about to insult someone or make their day. Let’s dive into the joy of misunderstanding tipping customs, shall we? The Universal Language of

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Credit Card Perks and Benefits

I am looking for a new credit card and was reviewing the various rewards and perks that each credit card offered. Most of the credit card companies offer Travel benefits like trip cancellation and interruption insurance and baggage delay insurance. Purchase Protection on new purchases or some form of extended warranties. Airport lounge access through Priority Pass but

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Coming Soon, Booking a Time to Visit the Trevi Fountain and Maybe to Buy a Gelato?

I saw this article that Rome could limit access to the Trevi Fountain as it grapples with overtourism. Basically, officials in Rome are considering whether to require visitors to book a time to visit the Trevi Fountain. Of course, once you require a reservation, Rome would institute a fee associated with it. Even though officials say it is not about raising

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