All Africa Blog Posts:
In Lucca, Italy, composer Giacomo Pucchini enjoys a smoke, the only smoking statue I’ve seen
Find the Perfect Car That Can Match How You Travel
The car you choose can shape the entire vibe of a trip, and can become part of the adventure (sponsored content)
Dubai by Car: A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Drive Travel
Renting and driving a car in Dubai can be a smooth and pleasant experience (sponsored content)
Amsterdam clamps down on scofflaw parkers
Illegally-parked cars from countries without mutual agreements will be clamped immediately
Florence’s Unlovely Rail Terminal
Florence’s fascist-era Stazione Santa Maria Novella is, at least in my view, the ugliest station I’ve seen
Tourism taxes spreading in the UK
English cities will soon be able to join those in Scotland and Wales in charging an overnight levy
Hubert von Herkomer: Famous in His Time
One of the world’s best-known artists in his time, he’s little heard of today, except in his own museum
One of Europe’s great university libraries is housed in a magnificent eclectic building
The Marrakech Personal Shopper’s Guide: What Locals Buy, and What They Pay
Marrakech runs on two price lists. One is quoted in the souk to visitors; the other is what a Marrakchi household actually pays. Here is the second one (sponsored content)
Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Insurance for Your Car Rental in Dubai
Picking car rental insurance in Dubai is about knowing what’s already in place, spotting the gaps, and deciding what level of risk you’re willing to take (sponsored content)
Everything You Need to Know About Car Rentals in Dubai
Dubai is a city built for driving. Enjoy wide, well-signed highways and scenery (sponsored content)
How to Stay Safe When You Travel Alone
Staying safe while travelling alone takes preparation, intuition, and openness (sponsored content)
Required Photo for all Florence Visitors
If anyone has visited Florence without taking a picture of the Ponte Vecchio… well, the Carabinieri may be looking for you.
A major French Champagne maker is developing a vineyard and winery in Kent, England
Protecting Passers-by for Centuries
Ornate 16th-century shrine on Palazzo Dudley in Florence offers protection and light
Baking Bread Rolls on the Grill, Namibia
I didn’t think it would work very well, but the rolls were great!
Europe’s EES: Still not in full effect
EES is still not ready for full prime time, and the EU is apparently giving key countries more slack
Golden Oldie: Snapshots of Grand Teton National Park
DrFumblefinger shares photos of beautiful Grand Teton National Park.