The World Hum Travel Zeitgeist: Paris and ‘The Places in Between’

Travel Blog  •  Michael Yessis  •  12.22.06 | 8:02 AM ET

It’s a week of classics—and perhaps emerging classics—here at the Zeitgeist. This week, we travelers are showing our love for Paris, Irish pubs, the Hawaiian islands, the wonders of the world and Rory Stewart’s walk across war-torn Afghanistan.

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Paris: 36 Hours

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808Talk: Hawaii’s Premier Podcast

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The Places in Between by Rory Stewart
* The New York Times selected it as one of the top-10 books of 2006, and it’s back on top after Bill Bryson’s nine-week reign.

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SeatGuru

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How to Down a Pint in a Real Irish Pub

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Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

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The World’s Top 100 Wonders: How Many Have You Seen?

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How to Complain Effectively
* Solid advice for holiday travelers.

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Storm Snarls Holiday Travel

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And for those who, like me, will be driving for the holidays this weekend, here’s how to survive a blizzard. Safe travels and happy holidays.

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2 Comments for The World Hum Travel Zeitgeist: Paris and ‘The Places in Between’

ertuer 12.28.06 | 9:01 AM ET

hi everybody !

SeatMaestro 03.07.07 | 5:03 AM ET

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