Venice, you might say, is like an extremely attractive (but extremely annoying) man or woman.
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Getting to Know Naples
Worries about the Mafia were the furthest thing from my mind as I explored Naples, a city I would never, ever use the word “dangerous” to describe.
Continue ReadingBusted For Weed in Switzerland
Never assume you’ll get away with doing something illegal in even liberal foreign countries.
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Although a trip to the Netherlands isn’t going to set you back as much as travel to Switzerland or Norway, certain aspects of travel in Amsterdam are expensive, even by European standards.
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Just as you don’t need to hire a hooker to enjoy the city’s sleazy Red Light District, you can have the time of your life in Amsterdam without inhaling a single puff of weed smoke — first-hand, anyway.
Continue ReadingThe 411 on Amsterdam’s “Coffee Shops”
There’s a reason that Amsterdam has become cliché as a destination for travelers craving elevated experiences abroad. And I’ll give you a hint: It ain’t the java.
Continue ReadingThe Island of Mykonos for Gay Travelers
The Greek island of Mykonos is a great gay destination, no matter which month you choose to you visit.
Continue ReadingRenegade Piece
“Usually,” Bianca said, “Swiss people sit as far away from others as they can. The train is completely full now, so that’s really not possible.”
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