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November 28th, 2006

Pick up FUSAC in Paris

Today’s post comes from Lynn Rodriguez.  Lynn previously wrote Paris in the Fall so be sure to go back and read it if you missed it the first time around.
Lynn makes me feel like I’m sitting in a little cafe, having espresso, and planning what I’m going to do with the rest of the day. 
Thanks again, Lynn.  I think we’ll [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

November 24th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Red Maps

When you think of the day after Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? 
Relaxing around the house and eating leftovers?  Watching football?  Listening to holiday music and putting up the holiday decorations?  Or are you one of the many, many people who will be heading out to the stores for the kick off of the holiday shopping [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

August 31st, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: Silk Map Scarves

I’ve always thought of maps as a valuable travel companion.  I love the ones that are laminated, so that no matter how many times you unfold or refold, they still are there to get you headed in the right direction.
Silk maps are now enjoying current popularity.  Not a recent invention, silk maps have a long history, [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

July 25th, 2006

Navigate the Subway Systems of the World

In yesterday’s post about money saving tips, I suggested taking public transportation to and from the airport.  The subway is frequently the cheapest way to do this.
A reader passed along information about the Subway Navigator, a website that claims to have information and routings for every subway system in the world.  I checked it out [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

April 10th, 2006

FREE Downloadable Audio Tours of Paris

Rick Steves is offering four free audio tours of Paris. 
Available through iTunes, or directly through the Rick Steves website, these tours are suitable for playing on your computer or an iPod, and also include downloadable maps.
Tours available are:  The Louvre, The Orsay, Versailles, and a Historic Paris Walk.
 
(Via Gridskipper)
 
Tags: flight+attendants, Louvre, Orsay, Paris, Rick+Steves, travel, Versailles

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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments