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November 7, 2017
How a Visit to Basque Country Cured Me of Fish Phobia
Each time I asked a vendor in the St. Jean-de-Luz market which ingredients they used for marmitako, they looked at me like I was, um, a fish out of water.
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October 31, 2017
How to Eat Like A Basque Without Breaking the Bank
Don’t be seduced by the constellation of Michelin-starred restaurants in this foodie’s paradise. Here’s how to make your money -- and your feast -- go further.
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October 24, 2017
Cooking in Other People’s Kitchens
Some of the best meals I have eaten in France have consisted of food I prepared myself. How to navigate the quirky kitchens of vacation rentals.
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October 10, 2017
Savoring Alsace: A Slow Traveler Goes Beyond the Façades
Being able to experience the rhythms of daily life in a rural French village is one of the joys of visiting Alsace. Here are others.
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October 3, 2017
From a Page of French History, Lessons for Modern Times
From the rubble of Alsace, survivors gathered the remains of World War II. Now objects donated by their descendants have been turned into a striking museum.
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September 26, 2017
How I Sued My Health Insurance Company for a Premium Refund
Solving the nation's health care crisis goes far beyond turning back the latest Republican proposal. We need a system that not only provides quality health care, but also protects consumers’ rights.
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September 19, 2017
In Alsace During Grape Harvest, ‘BYOB’ Means Bring a Bottle to Fill
Along the Route des Vins, visitors to Alsace can observe time-honored traditions, as Alsatians celebrate the vendange in the vineyards and villages.
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September 12, 2017
10 Things to Love About France in the Fall
Autumn is at once a celebration of abundance and a last hurrah. Here are aspects of life in France that we look forward to as fall unfolds.
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September 5, 2017
Two Carless Swiss Villages That Offer Something for Everyone
For alpine scenery, few spots rival Mürren and Wengen, on either side of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Here’s how to visit without breaking the bank.
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August 29, 2017
To Sell, or Not to Sell (Your House)
If your home has become one of your most valuable assets, you might be tempted to sell and downsize. Just don't assume that's the best financial strategy.
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