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London Street Photography with Kevin Mullins

I spent an enjoyable day in London with documentary photographer Kevin Mullins and a small group of photographers practicing street photography. I like to try

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The story behind the picture: Villa Vignamaggio

Every great photograph tells a story, but I often find it interesting to read the story behind the photograph — and hence this occasional series

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The simple five-step guide to renting a Villa in Italy or France

Renting a villa in Italy, France or Spain isn’t just for millionaires. Perhaps surprisingly, villa rental can be more reasonable than staying in a hotel, especially

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Going mobile in Europe part 2: data services

Updated November 2019 If you read the previous article, you now know the answer to the question “How can I use my cell phone in

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What kind of power adapter do I need in Europe?

Figuring out how to power cameras and other gadgets in Europe can seem tricky, but it’s easy enough once you know how. The trick is

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What is Chianti Classico wine?

A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes this wine special? Chianti Classico must come from

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Bastides: Taxes and Real-Estate Speculation in Medieval France

On American Tax Day, 15 April, it seems fitting to remember a time 800 years ago when tax strategies began to shift towards sales and

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Is T-Mobile’s new international roaming best for European travel?

In October 2013, T-Mobile introduced a revolutionary new international cell phone capability — free data and text message roaming in 115 countries, and 20c/min for

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Siena Palio horse selection video

We recently got back from a photo trip to Tuscany, where we got to see the July Siena Palio. The Palio is the world’s longest

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Traveling with photo gear & equipment

Traveling with photo gear is much harder than it used to be. Airport security is becoming more and more restrictive. US airport security now has

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