San Francisco: the ultimate libertarian city

Many people think of San Francisco as an ultra-liberal nanny town. On the contrary, as I found on a recent visit, it’s above all a place that resents government and welcomes contrarians. In the waters of San Francisco Bay, an entrepreneur named Forbes Kazoo built his own island in 1980…

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Barcelona, great and not-so

Without question, Barcelona is one of the world’s greatest tourist destinations. Travelers should be aware of caution signs, however.

The city is so well-publicized as a glamorous destination that some of its businesses seem to take visitors for granted and treat them brusquely. First, though, let’s concentrate on what’s great in Barcelona.

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Switzerland’s uniqueness

Switzerland is a unique country, different from the rest of Europe, and even within Switzerland there are particular territories, such as the Lake Geneva region.

Geneva is a global city, especially in the financial and diplomatic sectors. It’s also one of the most expensive …

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