The European Union has strict rules about refunds for flight cancellations and delays, but the German airline has racked up complaints about its willingness to make things right. Our columnist faces down the bureaucracy.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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Help! The Law Says Lufthansa Owes Me Money, but I Can’t Collect.
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The Chefs Who Have Buenos Aires (Reluctantly) Waiting in Line
The New York Times – Travel:Local Argentine ingredients are the stars on the menus in a city that feels almost jubilant after long Covid lockdowns, and of course, the victory of a certain soccer team.
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Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden
The New York Times – Travel:Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.
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Solving Your Travel Nightmare Is His Mission
The New York Times – Travel:Seth Kugel, who writes the Tripped Up column for The New York Times, offers readers travel advice and problem solving — including, once, a $17,000 refund.
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What Did You Spend on Your Vacation? We’d Love to Hear.
The New York Times – Travel:Was your last trip lavish, budget or somewhere in between? We’re interested in hearing about how much it cost and how much you enjoyed it.
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Exploring South Africa’s Black Wine Scene
The New York Times – Travel:White South Africans control a vast majority of the country’s wine industry. But it’s growing increasingly possible to support Black winemakers and owners.
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The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in Paris
The New York Times – T Magazine:We asked five chefs and culinary experts to determine the most delicious and memorable plates in the food-obsessed French capital. Here are the results.
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More Après, Less Ski: What This Season’s Weather Means for Ski Season
The New York Times – Sports:Conditions that are less than ideal (too little snow in some areas, too much in others) have left would-be skiers to find other forms of winter revelry.
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‘There’s No Spring Break Here’: Florida’s Gulf Coast Fights to Rebound After Hurricane Ian
The New York Times – Travel:Communities like Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva, devastated by the storm, are struggling to rebuild the hotel rooms, restaurants and rental units that keep their economy alive.
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Where Even the Food Is Magic: A Treasure Hunt for the Flavors of Caribbean Colombia
The New York Times – Travel:In a region Gabriel García Márquez once called home, a garlic-and-coconut-infused journey guided by the culinary expertise of another local celebrity, the acclaimed chef Leonor Espinosa.
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Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District
The New York Times – Travel:The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.
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How Multicurrency Accounts Take the Bite Out of Spending Money Abroad
The New York Times – Travel:Travelers fed up with lousy exchange rates and punitive foreign transaction fees are signing up for apps that let them decide where the buck (or euro or pound) stops.