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After mounting frustrations with air travel, airlines are about to be held more accountable for their actions. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently stated its plan to increase customer service provided by the airlines, particularly where compensation and communication are concerned.
The proposals include increasing compensation for those bumped off their flight to at least $650 or [...]

There’s more than a few reasons for all the fuss about Paris. Countless musicians, artists and writers knew what they were talking about when they praised the city’s lights, life and lovers. Paris is still my favorite city in Europe and – despite what you may have heard in recent years – is hardly overrated.
Like any major city, Paris can [...]

 
If in Paris between now and Sunday, have a look at the Affordable Art Fair.
While the term is incredibly relative when pertaining to art,  the traveling Affordable Art Fair hopes to foster — with its varying prices — the purchase of pieces coming from all over the world; about half of the galleries represented are [...]

Paris-dwellers were greeted with more than retailers and droves of tourists today on the Champs Élysées. Trees, flowers and even livestock were brought into the city by the French Young Farmers union, and will remain their until Monday evening.
It’s an attempt to remind les citoyens of the importance of farmers, who face increasing financial hardship [...]

Getting abroad seems to get easier every year, and those with a fervency for foreign travel needn’t search too long for a suitable route overseas.
Now, StudentMundial.com — the concierge service that helps erasmus and international students find accommodation in their new locale — has made the process even more painless. The online business is offering [...]

You can find hotels that allow smoking, hotels that allow pets, and hotels that allow early check-in, but you can’t always find hotels that cater to gay and lesbian travelers.
Until now, that is.
Expedia.com launched yesterday its “LGBT-welcoming” feature, as well as its LGBT store: a Web page that — with the help of the International [...]

The Ash Cloud that wreaked havoc on Europe’s airways in mid-April continues to affect the traffic patterns in England, Ireland and Scotland.
Heathrow (Europe’s busiest airport), Gatwick, Stansted and London City airports are currently closed and scheduled to remain so until at least 7 a.m. Monday morning, while Dublin’s international airport will remain closed until at [...]

The thought of a major modern art institution opening its doors to the public free of charge might leave you more perplexed than some of the works contained within it. But this weekend — in celebration of ten years of posh modernity — London’s Tate Modern will do just that.
Art lovers should (and will — [...]

These days, seeing Europe on a budget is pretty straightforward. Backpack for a month or two while staying in hostels or camping, and you’ll travel across a great deal of the continent; stopping off at a few hectic beaches for some rest along the way.
The beaches you’re likely to stumble upon, though, will most likely [...]

Our Playing Favorites Giveaway has come to its close, and we are ready to choose the winner of a ReboundTag – a microchip luggage tag that can be traced from anywhere in the world.
Thanks to everyone who participated!
photo of Copenhagen by brianholsclaw