Deborah L. Jacobs's Blog, page 5
March 21, 2019
Mastering the Art of Eating Hanoi Street Food
The genius of Vietnamese street food is creating something delicious from simple, inexpensive ingredients.
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March 7, 2019
Avoiding the Crowds on Ha Long Bay
There's a lot to love about Ha Long Bay: turquoise waters, massive limestone outcroppings, naturally formed beaches and stalactite-hung caves. But it can also be a mob scene.
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January 15, 2019
The Seamy Side of Airbnb Reviews
A system in which hosts and guests rate each other has a chilling effect on travelers, and gives enormous power to homeowners.
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December 18, 2018
In Paris, Four Hot Tickets Take the Chill Off Winter
From ambitious retrospectives and creative curation, to high-tech immersive art, these special exhibits give art buffs a reason to brave the cold.
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November 24, 2018
A Favorite Paris Neighborhood, Above and Below Ground
My search for an affordable Paris rental led me to a part of the city not frequented by tourists. Then I fell in love with the neighborhood.
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November 15, 2018
Four Great Rooftop Views of Paris
From pricey tourist traps to cheap thrills, the Paris rooftops are enchanting. Here's where you can savor the most iconic vistas.
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November 5, 2018
The Whole Bonito on Budget Travel
Any way you slice it, I went overboard with an impulsive – and bargain – purchase. Here's how I tackled the culinary challenge.
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October 16, 2018
Four Périgord Markets That Are Worth the Journey
For those who value freshness, giant French supermarkets are no competition for weekly outdoor markets. Here's how to shop like a local in the Dordogne.
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October 9, 2018
In France, Doing a Reverse Julia Child
When an Alsatian butcher handed me a free pork shoulder, I didn't know what to do with it. But I wasn't about to let it go to waste.
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October 6, 2018
Sniffing Out a Restaurateur’s Cheesemonger
A cheese store worth a detour is just a quick hop from Vichy, France, famous for its thermal waters, Art Deco buildings and role in World War II history.
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