Splurges and Deals

Water Into Wine

Affording famous French wine has never been easier. If you're willing to pump it out of giant vats, that is.

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Local Stories

The Lódz Ghetto

The Third Reich dessimated Poland's Jewish population. Today, a section of Lódz hides the sobering tale of the Holocaust's largest Jewish ghetto.

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No Work All Play

That Country Can Dance

The annual end-of-school celebration in Ljubljana, Slovenia brings out thousands and rocks the city's streets by day.

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On the Menu

The Best Wurst

Wurst, or sausages, abound in Germany. The endless varieties have one thing in common: by law, the sausages are "Wurst" only if they're made entirely of meat and spices. It's this purity-driven attitude that makes Germany a red meat lover's paradise.

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Scholarly Articles

A Ruinous State

The inexpressible delight in ruin, shared by all classes and passed from generation to generation, is one of those cultural tics which make the British truly singular among the nations.

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In Recent News

Counting Down to 2012

Britain's sports enthusiasts gear up for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, set to take place in London.

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Beyond Tourism

Cultural Restoration in the Côte d'Azur

Experience the ancient castles, the fragrant hillsides, the incredible food, and the warm people of southern France, all while working to maintain and rebuild the country's most majestic spots.

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From the Road

French 101: A Crash Course

A quick run-down of the faux amis ("false friends") you may encounter in le monde francophone.

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Top 10

How to Be a German Tourist

Relaxing on a beautiful German beach, you realize you're the only foreigner around. To fit in among native holiday-makers, learn what every German tourist already knows.

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