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Not to be forgotten: the Douaumont Ossuary, Verdun

On November 11, 1918, World War I hostilities came to an end. And as we know, Remembrance Day honors soldiers who have died in wars and conflicts. A visit to the Verdun area in north-eastern France is moving and worthwhile, as this is where some of the conflicts on the Western Front of World War

Château des Milandes by Joséphine Baker and her skirt

He sang and danced provocatively. She wore a banana skirt. But she was also a French resistance fighter, a spy, a civil rights activist, mother of 12 adopted children and an American, she was Josephine Baker and honestly I didn’t know her very well before visiting her at her home at the Château des Milandes

The best Things to Know and Wear While Traveling

While you always want to be comfortable during your travels, part of staying safe in an unfamiliar place is dressing to blend in—or, at least, not dressing to stand out. Keep in mind local customs and attitudes, as well as religious beliefs, when choosing what to wear while traveling, especially abroad. Whether it’s because you’ll

What Not to Do at a Beach That You Need To Know

From Hawaii to Mexico, Greece to Croatia, and even to the coastal shores of New Jersey, nude beaches abound. These hot spots are great if you want a carefree and clothing-optional getaway. But before you hit a nudist beach, know that strict etiquette reigns supreme. In fact, most clothes-free destinations have more rules than a

The Christmas tradition of the Santons de Provence: a unique collection

My dear friend Laurie, with whom I have traveled many times in France, shares her story of her initiation into the Christmas tradition of santons from Provence. An important collection was bequeathed to him by a close friend who died many years ago. Here is his story. Initiation of Laurie to the Christmas tradition of

Head to the Exotic Garden of Monaco for the best views

Arriving in Monaco, I strolled around the area near the casino, enjoying the view of the harbor and surrounding area. I had been to Munich several times in the past where I visited the casino, had a drink at the Hotel de Paris and looked at the windows of the expensive boutiques. It was time

How to preparing your pet to fly

When I decided to add a Lagotto Romagnolo pet to my household, I searched for a responsible, knowledgeable breeder I thought would breed the qualities I wanted in my new dog. When I found my chosen breeder, I didn’t let the fact that she was in the Midwest, while I live in the MidAtlantic, stop