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11 lessons on how to explore a city Erik Torkells, Editor of Budget Travel magazine, uses a trip to Paris and Amsterdam to illustrate 11 lessons for exploring a new city. Follow his rules and get the most out of your next trip.

The Original London Walks and Paris Walks Without a doubt the best way to see a city is to walk, and what better way to get to know a place than with a guide who knows and loves it. Guided walks are offered every day of the year.

Take Paris Personally Sally Peabody's guide will help you go beyond the well-known sights in Paris to explore the best of Paris museums, neighborhoods, shopping, food and drink.

Michael Palin's travel shows Follow the journeys of this intrepid traveler as he explores the world, from his first series 'Around the World in Eighty Days' to his most recent 'Himalaya'. Says Palin "Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected for the rest of my life."

Bullfrog Sunscreen For all your outdoor activities, this is the sunscreen to use. It provides sweatproof, waterproof, all-day protection - really!

No Jet Lag Highly-recommended homeopathic remedy for minimizing the effects of jet lag. Also, Trip Ease is an effective motion sickness remedy by the same company.

Pack-It Cubes Eagle Creek's Pack-It cubes are great for staying organized while on the go.

Streetwise Maps Have a good city map in hand before you leave the hotel for a day of sightseeing. These maps are easy to use, easy to read, and laminated for durability.

Nancy Chandler's Thai Maps If you are traveling to Bangkok or Chiang Mai, these maps are a must!

LimoLiner For travel between Boston and New York, leave your car at home and forget about airport hassles. Comfortable LimoLiner shuttles provide transportation between downtown Boston and midtown Manhattan.

TripAdvisor Before you book a hotel, check here for customer reviews and ratings.

Travel philosophy Adopt Rick Steves' "back door" philosophy. Become a more thoughtful traveler and broaden your travel experiences.

Guidebooks guide Choosing the right guide will save you time, money and frustration by providing valuable information for your trip. Descriptions of 20+ guidebook series help you match the right book to your travel interests.

Journeywoman A website rich with travel information by and for women.

Untours Experience daily life in another culture, instead of just passing through. Accommodations are located throughout Europe.

Minimus Lighten your load with travel-sized products, from food to toiletries.

 

For fine handmade gifts and accessories, take a look at...

Sew Sweet Bags Find the perfect bag for every occasion! A delightful collection of boutique-style fabric handbags, totes, diaper bags, drawstring backpacks, bags for kids, and accessories.

Happy Owl Glassworks Very cool contemporary fused glass, in the form of pendants, pins, cufflinks and nightlights.

Twigs and Heather Truly one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry crafted using items such as twigs, acorns, maple seeds and sea glass, all made by twin sister silversmiths.

Deborah's Kitchen All natural spreadable fruit in delectably creative blends, both sweet and savory.

Shootflying Hill Sauce Co. Handmade dessert sauces so good you'll want to skip the ice cream and eat straight from the jar. The salty butterscotch sauce is irresistible!

glass reVisions Stars and snowflakes made from bits of seaglass collected on Boston's beaches.

Exotic Wood Pens Beautiful pens made of exotic woods from all over the world, in a variety of styles for personal or professional use.