By Liz Webber– Sure, we all know Paris is a big city with it’s fair share of petty crime – even the announcements in the Metro stations warn tourists to “faire attention aux pickpockets.” But aside from just generally watching your wallet or purse, there are a number of scams typically used on tourists in » Read more
Archive for October, 2009
Watch out for bracelet "sellers" on the steps of Sacre Coeur. Photo by Liz Webber.
Rome Entertainment: Movies, music, and theater on a budget
Undeniably, Rome is a remarkable city with a thousand things to see and do. It’s not difficult to spend an entire day pounding the cobblestones taking in all that there is to experience. So when night falls, it’s often nice to just chill out and let yourself be entertained. Here are some of the best » Read more
Munich: Top five Oktoberfest survival tips
Six million people rush to Munich for Oktoberfest each year to guzzle beer out of giant mugs. This cultural experience known for delicious brew can easily bring confusion or headaches (or both) for tourists attending the event for the first time. I’ve spent the past two weeks in Munich watching the city prepare for, and » Read more
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