Medieval city on the sea is a repository of French history — and unexpected U.S. connections; Holy Week celebrations around the world; How to be the kind of tourist tour guides love;
 
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Bamberg, Germany: A city of just 70,000 people but nine breweries
A place where beer comes second only to God, and then only sometimes.
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A tour of Amy Winehouse’s former stomping grounds, London’s Camden
A rock-and-roll walking tour of the funky neighborhood with a musical reputation.
 
Medieval city on the sea is a repository of French history — and unexpected U.S. connections
Aigues-Mortes, the fortress built by Saint Louis on the Mediterranean, symbolized both piety and power.
 
Holy Week celebrations around the world
From Vatican City to the Philippines, Christians celebrate the week before Easter with their own traditions.
 
How to be the kind of tourist tour guides love
When in Rome (or anywhere else): Don’t be pushy, needy, unequipped or bored.
 
 
What’s the Deal?
The week’s best travel deals around the globe
Bargains include a biking package in Vermont, fly-fishing in Belize and a South African safari.
 
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Tips are being solicited more than ever, and travelers are prime targets
The inequalities created by the spread of tipping is a concern to experts.
 
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