Edith Piaf travel tips

An airline's offer of child-free zones on flights promises "extra peace of mind." But while it may solve complaints of crying or noisy kids, the idea of an adult-only zone doesn't address some additional culprits of tense travel sagas.

The iconic windmill sails on the Moulin Rouge in Paris unexpectedly fell off on Thursday, just months ahead of an expected influx of tourists for the Paris Olympics.

Any trip to Paris is incomplete without a visit to Pigalle, but a trip to Pigalle can be enough to satiate Parisian cravings.

Frustrated passengers on a delayed flight briefly got transported to Paris when one of their fellow travellers decided to hijack the PA system and serenade them with a song in French.

Sleek and sophisticated, the City of Love isn't known for being a cheap date. However, Paris has a whole heap of fun and free attractions even the most budget-conscious traveler can enjoy, ranging from free-entry museums and galleries to frenzied markets and canal-side strolls.

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