Tag archives for France
If Paris is a croissant, crafted with immeasurable pride, kneaded by the hands of many, some visitors only get a taste of the flaky exterior. Whether you’re traveling for a long weekend or coming back for more, here’s a quick primer on getting to, from, and around this iconic city with ease.
Event-o-Rama: 12 Must-Dos in May
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 23, 2013 
There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in May.
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Travel is transforming the world, and not always for the better. Though it’s an uncomfortable reality (who doesn’t like to travel?), it’s something award-winning journalist Elizabeth Becker devoted five years of her life to investigating.
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 10, 2013 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories with #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog each Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.
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In recent years the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, has gained a certain cachet. Books have been written on it; movies have been made about it. Almost invariably, the focus of these accounts has been the Spanish portion of the pilgrimage, culminating with arrival at the cathedral in Santiago itself. David Downie offers a different take on an ancient legend.
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on January 23, 2013 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog on Wednesdays for our Travel Lately roundup.
Here they are — ten kid-friendly things you can do in and around the Louvre in Paris.
National Geographic Traveler staff answer the question “If you could visit just ONE place in 2013, where would it be and why.” Check out what’s at the top of our travel to-do lists next year, then let us know where you would go for a chance to appear in an upcoming issue of Traveler magazine.
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #NGTradar. Check back on the blog on Wednesdays for our roundups.
Twice As Nice in France
Posted by Hanna Snarberg on October 4, 2012 
Imagine arriving in Nice (the regional capital of the French Riviera) and only having 24 hours to see the city. What would your priorities be? What would zoom to the top of your must-see list? Is it even possible to get a feeling for such a multifaceted city in so short a time?
Why not give it a try? I did. And it wasn’t so bad (though I did want to stay). Here’s how it went.
The Radar: Hike the World, America’s New National Monument, Islamic Art at the Louvre
Posted by Lauren Weaver on September 26, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.
What better way to sample the culinary delights of a region than by peddling along its backroads, enjoying the scenery and working up an appetite for the next meal?
Here are ten great itineraries for all you food- and wine-loving cyclists out there.
Cannes Done Right
Posted by Hanna Snarberg on September 10, 2012 
The belle of the French Riviera slides into the spotlight each May when the crème de la crème of actors, directors, agents, and jet-setters descend on the city for the Cannes International Film Festival. But beyond the red-carpet glitz and glamour, what else does this city by the sea have to offer? Lots.
Here’s a tiny taste.
Travels on the Run: Aix-en-Provence
Posted by Barbara A. Noe on August 23, 2012 
For National Geographic Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places — and what to see along the way.
Marseille, Mon Ami
Posted by Hanna Snarberg on August 14, 2012 
I have to come clean: the headline isn’t mine (it’s the opening line from French chansonnier Charles Aznavour’s classic song “Allez vai Marseille”), but I used it because I cannot agree more. I visited France’s second largest city earlier this summer and all I can say is that this beautiful, historic city went straight to my heart.
Issue Insider: Endless Summer
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 18, 2012 
Need a vacation? Traveler’s latest cover story takes you on a tour of our favorite lake escapes in North America – the perfect way to unplug and unwind this summer. Find out what else this issue has in store.
I Heart My City: Lindsey’s Paris
Posted by I Heart My City on December 7, 2011 
Bonjour city-lovers! Welcome to another Wednesday edition of I Heart My City. Today’s insider guide to Paris, France comes from Lindsey Tramuta, an American expat, writer, photographer, and baker who shares tales about the City of Light on her Lost in Cheeseland blog. Read about Lindsey’s favorite places to eat, drink, dance, and play in…
The Radar: France’s Great Train Stations, Top Hotel Complaints, Philadelphia’s Month of Murals
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on October 5, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
The Radar: Musée d’Orsay’s New Wing, Get Through the Airport Faster, Inspiring Travel Apps
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on September 28, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Family: Speaking in Tongues
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 15, 2011 
Immersion programs merge language with culture. By Lisa Armstrong From the September issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. While simply traveling abroad makes you a more enlightened global citizen, you can deepen the experience through language immersion programs that offer cultural excursions. These four provide a range of activities and stays with local host families. Note:…
Beyond Paris: Toulouse’s Modern Inspiration
Posted by Meg Weaver on August 15, 2011 
Toulouse, France, located nearly 400 miles southwest of Paris, is known as the Ville Rose (the Pink City) as many of its buildings are made of reddish-pink bricks. On clear summer evenings when the sun descends, the city’s buildings blush. Though it’s an old city (the university here was founded in 1229 and the Romanesque…
The Radar: Namibia Travel Tips, Find Flights With Wi-Fi, Travel’s New Vernacular
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on August 11, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
French New York
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 19, 2011 
By Megan Snedden Some may say New York City lacks the necessary Francophile accoutrements to be considered Parisian. Instead of rues there are avenues, geometric high rises dominate the skyline, and there’s the constant hustle and bustle paired with the hum of subway trains rumbling below. Since Marie Delecourt—author of the blog Paris in New…
Five Summer Activities in Montpellier, France
Posted by Meg Weaver on July 14, 2011 
Bastille Day is today, and I’m daydreaming about the fabulous week I recently spent in the south of France. I fear that most Americans, when they dream of visiting France, get stuck on Paris. And while that’s all well and good, I urge my fellow countrymen and women to explore a few other French cities this…
The Radar: Secret France, Retro Travel, How to Deal with Loneliness When Traveling Solo
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on July 13, 2011 
Go retro with a vintage travel experience. Lonely Planet recounts travel trends by the decade, then tells you how to replicate those trends in today’s world. [Lonely Planet]
Traveling solo can be a great adventure, but what if you get lonely on the road? Here are seven tips to combat loneliness when traveling alone. [Travel Bite]
