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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Under Threat Around the World
This magnificent “lost city of the Incas” is cited by UNESCO as beset by logging, poor waste management and agricultural incursion but hasn’t been placed on its list of sites in danger. This sleepy western Japanese town had “no outstanding universal value,” according to the International Council on Monuments and Sites, which makes recommendations on world heritage sites.
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Why Are Paris Restaurants Being Forced to Give Out Doggy Bags?
A new anti-waste law mandates that restaurants in France give doggy bags to people who ask for it.
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Hidden Gems: The Most Charming European Villages You’ve Never Heard of
The simplicity and charm of European villages are what have so many travelers skipping major cities to explore these gorgeous, slower-paced gems. To show off the beauty of these under-the-radar spots, Yahoo Travel asked Instagram inspiration gurus @BeautifulDestinations to offer up the most popular small towns in Europe with its followers (based on geo-tagging data). The results have given us a serious case of wanderlust! Let Yahoo Travel inspire you every day.
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The Big Joys of Cruising on a Small Ship
A beautiful Mediterranean morning aboard Ponant’s Le Lyrial. (Photo: Sid Lipsey)
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An Ode to Paris
A bird flies in front of the Eiffel Tower, which remained closed on Sunday, Nov. 15, after French President Francoise Hollande declared three days of national mourning in Paris. Parisians gathered Saturday night at the Place de la République, as they did in January following the terrorist attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo. Four of the assaults were carried out close to this crossroads, the geographical and emblematic heart of all that is young, fresh, and happening in the Marais, Bastille
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11 Ways to Humiliate Yourself in France
Tourists in Paris (Photo: Thinkstock) By Kate Robinson 1. Fail to Say “Bonjour.” French politeness is predicated on the use of formulations. You don’t need to talk extensively (in fact, you shouldn’t unless you know the person), but you must always say “Bonjour.”
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You Won't Believe Which Countries are Great for Gluten-Free Travel
1. Italy You can find more gluten-free options than you think on an Italian menu. Sure, there is plenty of Italian cuisine that is naturally and mouth-wateringly gluten-free (osso buco! risotto! cacciucco!), but you don’t have to skip the pasta in Italy to stay in the safe zone. The fact of the matter is that the phrases “io sono celiaca” (I am a celiac) and “senza glutine” (gluten-free) have been commonplace in Italy since before most Americans had ever heard the word “celiac.” Already comfort
