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  • Sade Off

    Molly Weatherfield reviews 'At Home with the Marquis de Sade' by Francine du Plessix Gray.
  • (Un)married ... with Kingdom

    Shekhar Kapur's "Elizabeth" restrains her passion for men, but exhibits a ravenous appetite for ruling England.
  • A tipsy tasting in Burgundy

    The Surreal Gourmet reports from the field -- the Burgundian vineyards, to be precise -- on the differences between Burgundy and Bordeaux wines, and the difficulties of tasting without becoming tipsy.
  • Paris's cafe renaissance

    For centuries they have been the stomach and soul of the city, but today the cafes of Paris are enjoying a renaissance. Wanderlust's man in Paris, David Downie, reports on the new scene in the City of Caffeine.
  • From nudism to Buddhism

    After breaking up with her boyfriend, a woman journeys to three different kinds of retreat in Europe -- a nudist colony, an isolated village and a meditation center.
  • The view from Europe

    Salon correspondents in Amsterdam, Paris and Munich report on the local reaction to President Clinton's speech.
  • Insider's guide to Paris

    David Downie gives insider's advice on the hottest places to eat, stay and play in Paris.
  • Dancing in the streets

    Ethan Zindler reports from Paris on France's grand celebration of its World Cup victory -- and on the larger meaning of the competition.
  • World Cup Scenes

    Matthew McAllester reports from France on the differing passions of Serbian, English and French soccer fans.
  • Among the hooligans

    Ethan Zindler reports that threat and theft take over the town of Lens during the England-Colombia World Cup match.
  • USA vs. Iran (vs. Iran)

    Ethan Zindler reports from the World Cup: At the Iran-U.S. match, the real action is in the stands.
  • The Cup runneth over

    Ethan Zindler reports on some World Cup scenes: Scottish fans bare more than their souls, French fans get racist and blasé Parisians carry on as ever.
  • Are we the world?

    Despite our uneasy place on Planet Soccer, the United States will be vying for glory as the globe's most passionately watched sporting event begins.
  • The tomb of the unknown soldier

    The tomb of the unknown soldier: Roxanne Nelson describes a poignant cemetery -- and an unforgettable encounter -- in southern France.
  • Africa Solo

    A filmmaker learns a lesson about giving from three small children in the heart of West Africa By Kevin Kertscher.
  • Running with the bulls

    Andrew Taber impetuously decides to try a local tradition -- running with the bulls -- during a summer stay in southern France.
  • The craziest road race of all

    Craig Bromberg reports from the finale of the Paris-Dakar Rally, a grueling 17-day road race that weaves through wadis and sand dunes and grenade-wielding Tuareg rebels.
  • Foie gras dreams

    On a farmhouse stay in France, Melinda Bergman Burgener savors exquisite duck liver -- and learns the ugly truth behind its creation.
  • The case of the permutating toilet

    A reader describes an eye-opening encounter with a permutating toilet in Normandy, France.
  • Passionate and penniless in Paris: A magical memory

    Maxine Rose Schur spins a romantic tale of a young couple penniless and passionate in Paris.
  • America, grow up!

    David Downie reports on how the French and the Italians are viewing the Clinton brouhaha.
  • Enchanted Liguria

    David Downie, in his book "Enchanted Liguria," describes the cuisine of one of Italy's most fascinating culinary regions.
  • Passages:Trenette or Trofie al pesto

    Dry ribbon pasta or fresh, homemade trofie twists, with green beans and potatoes, sauced with classic basil pesto
  • I'll be home for sushi

    Though she once lambasted the ersatz holiday spirit of her Southern California childhood, expatriate Debra Ollivier thinks again after getting to know the ritual-heavy Christmas tradition in France.
  • Passages: Fifty Years of Europe

    An excerpt from Jan Morris' 'Fifty Years of Europe'
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