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During a <keyword id="20036897" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jonas-Brothers" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Jonas Brothers" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Jonas Brothers">Jonas Brothers</keyword> concert in Prague, singer <keyword id="19996491" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nick-Jonas" source="keywords">Nick Jonas</keyword> had to abruptly leave the stage due to a concerning incident. A laser was reportedly aimed at him from the audience, as captured in fan videos circulating on social media. The incident occurred on Tuesday as the Jonas Brothers, consisting of Nick, Kevin, and <keyword id="19909509" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="joe-jonas" source="keywords">Joe Jonas</keyword>, performed as part of their world tour.<br /><br />In one video, Nick is seen looking toward the audience before quickly exiting the stage, signalling to a security guard for assistance. According to a fan page, @jonasdailynews_, the laser was directed at Nick's forehead, prompting the brief interruption. The individual responsible was reportedly removed from the venue, and the concert resumed shortly after.<div type="twitter" handle="PopBase" handlename="PopBase" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1846413283529793570"></div>Fans took to social media to express their relief that Nick was unharmed, with one commenting, "I'm glad Nick and the rest of the band are safe." Many also questioned the <keyword id="19926439" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="security-measures" source="keywords">security measures</keyword> at the event, asking how someone could bring a laser into the venue undetected.<br /><br />The Jonas Brothers have not yet issued an official statement about the incident. This occurred shortly after Nick's return to social media, where he shared photos from Paris and announced he was taking time for himself. The band is scheduled to continue their tour with a performance in Krakow, Poland.<br />

Nick Jonas runs off stage after audience member points laser at his forehead!

<ul class="summary-list"><li>At 11, my kid came out as nonbinary and changed her name and pronouns.</li><li>I immediately accepted my kid's new name but accidentally deadnamed her on a trip.</li></ul><p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/traveling-with-teens-easier-than-traveling-little-kids-2024-9"><span>My two teens</span></a><span> and I were in Germany on our first-ever overseas adventure. The trip had been incredible — starting with a Taylor Swift concert in Munich. We then headed to Prague and Berlin.</span></p><p><span>But it hadn't been a perfect trip. I kept accidentally </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kid-came-out-nonbinary-parent-role-changed-2024-4"><span>deadnaming my kid</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Nico came out with her </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-respect-peoples-pronouns-and-why-its-important-2020-10"><span>new name and pronouns</span></a><span> — she/they — just before her 11th birthday. I wasn't surprised when it happened. What surprised me was how proactive my child was in sharing her new identity. She tends to be shy and introverted.</span></p><p><span>As she journeyed through </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/parenting/gender-identity"><span>gender identities</span></a><span>, I saw Nico grow bolder and more confident — championing not only for herself but also for other LBGTQ+ folks. It made my heart swell with pride.</span></p><p><span>It also made me extra cautious about keeping up and getting her name right. It hasn't always been easy.</span></p><h2 id="1f0a6c6f-5f1c-4864-a951-636b7035296e"><strong><span>I deadnamed my youngest on our vacation</span></strong></h2><p><span>Three years after </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/life-skills-crash-course-child-survive-freshman-year-college-2024-1"><span>my child</span></a><span> changed her name  —  and with a strong record of using her chosen name —  I'd been nearly powerless to prevent deadnaming her since we arrived in Berlin, where we had been staying with my friend Saundrah and her daughter.</span></p><p><span>Saundrah and I are an unlikely pair — polar opposites in personality but strikingly similar in our sensibilities. We even decided to give our kids the same name. My Annika was born nearly a year to the day after Saundrah's. Since we lived on different continents, we figured their shared name would be a nice </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/long-distance-caregiving-mom-cancer-treatments-2024-2"><span>long-distance bond</span></a><span> and another similarity between us.</span></p><p><span>Like their moms, our two Annikas have a lot in common but are also so different. For example, mine chose the name Nico as part of a broader </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trans-gender-transition-learned-being-woman-terrifying-harassment-2023-6"><span>gender journey</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>It hadn't been too complicated dealing with the name change as her mother. But somehow, getting the </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kids-all-inclusive-resort-made-life-easy-for-family-2024-10"><span>two kids</span></a><span> together broke my brain.</span></p><p><span>Case in point: It was our second day in Berlin. Saundrah and Annika went to get bubble tea, so I asked my kid if she wanted to go, too.</span></p><p><span>"Do you want to go meet Saundrah for bubble tea, Annik — gah. I-mean-Nico. I'm-so-sorry," I asked, fumbling my question and apologizing, mortified.</span></p><p><span>It was easily the fifth time I deadnamed her since we arrived.</span></p><p><span>Nico barely looked up from the bracelets she was examining. "Nah, I'm OK," she answered.</span></p><p><span>It can be hard to read a </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-tell-when-teen-is-uncomfortable-2023-11"><span>teen's emotions</span></a><span>. Was her terse response because she was annoyed with me or because she was legitimately OK? I decided to take her response at face value. The deadnaming didn't seem to have fazed her.</span></p><p><span>I was relieved. It wasn't that long ago that hearing "Annika"  would've upset her.</span></p><h2 id="2494569c-45c0-4e9d-a8fe-b47e7e0464a0"><strong><span>My kid is supported no matter her name</span></strong></h2><p><span>It's a strange thing when your child changes their name. As a parent, you spend hours seeking just the right one, often a name that connects your new baby to their </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kids-interview-their-grandparents-to-create-holiday-memories-2022-11"><span>family of origin</span></a><span>. Then they're born and as you say the name repeatedly, you imprint on it. That name is the phonemic representation of this human you've created. I will never hear the name "Annika" and not hear love imbued in each syllable.</span></p><p><span>But you know what else?</span></p><p><span>Parenting is about letting go. It's about realizing you've created a new person who exists independently of your </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chris-gethard-book-excerpt-dad-at-peace-unconditional-love-2024-2"><span>unconditional love</span></a><span>. So, when my child chose not to use her given name, I respected her choice.</span></p><p><span>And after not long at all, Nico just sounded right to me. When I look at my child, I see Nico.</span></p><p><span>When she didn't react to me deadnaming her on our trip, I realized she had made peace with the transition. Nico is her </span><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/daughter-hates-name-traditionally-for-boys-2024-10"><span>chosen name</span></a><span>, and Annika is her legal one. It's just a matter of fact. I'd like to think this shift happened in part because she's been 100% supported in her gender journey. So now, it's not a big deal if she occasionally must recognize "Annika" on legal documents  —  or when her mom's mind gets boggled.</span></p><p><span>The intent is right. I believe she still feels seen, and that's what's important.</span></p>

When my nonbinary teen changed her name, I supported her. But I still accidentally use her birth name, and it can upset her.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>After living in seven different countries, I've learned a few things that surprised me. </li><li>Prague was the hardest place to adjust to because of its cold temperatures and language.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ways-europe-better-than-us-according-to-american-in-ireland-2023-9">Moving abroad</a> can be exhausting, but I've done it multiple times, leaving my native island of St. Lucia for college in the US almost 15 years ago. Since then, I've lived in places like Wales, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, and Greece. </p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-do-differently-next-trip-to-italy-2023-10">Traveling</a> was daunting at first, especially coming from a country with a population of less than 200,000. But I loved immersing myself in new cultures, forming close friendships, and discovering new delicacies in every possible city.   </p><p>I felt knowledgeable about my destinations from my education, books, and television, but you never truly know a country until you've <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/las-vegas-things-to-never-do-from-local-2023-10">lived like a local</a>.</p><p>Here are 11 things that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-surprising-things-about-living-in-france-from-american">surprised me during my travels</a>.</p><h2>Living in Spain can require a lot of paperwork </h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="Inside a hall at the University of Barcelona" height="3648" width="4864" msid="108019389" hostid="261" sizebytes="979082"></div><p>There's always a lot of paperwork involved in traveling, but <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-to-do-in-spain-2019-3">Spain</a> is a different level of bureaucracy if you plan on living there for more than six months.</p><p>First, you must secure the Empadronamiento or "padrón," which is a document necessary to register with the town hall in the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-foods-spain-2019-3">region of Spain</a> you live in. This document adds your name and address to your city's census and is also necessary for administrative tasks like applying for a social security number, residency, public healthcare, opening a bank account, and getting married.</p><p>The process needs to be repeated if you move to another city and your residency must be canceled before leaving the country. Though the process seems simple, spots are often unavailable so booking an appointment to do so can be very difficult.</p><h2><strong>The food scene is vast and varied in Prague</strong></h2><p>As a tourist in the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-do-in-prague-czech-republic">Czech Republic</a>, there are certain meals that you must try: beef steak tartare, Kulajda, Svíčková, and kolache.</p><p>Prague's international food scene is impressive, with restaurants representative of multiple cultures and palates. I was even able to find the ingredients to cook a local St. Lucian meal that included chicken backs and ripe plantains.</p><p>If you're not sure where to start or want to sample a variety, <a href="https://www.manifestomarket.com/">Manifesto</a><a href="https://www.manifestomarket.com/"> Market</a> features an eclectic mix of cuisines including authentic Hawaiian poké, rump steak tartare with shiitake mushrooms, traditional Mexican tacos, and Mediterranean dishes.</p><p>The bars are also stocked with Italian prosecco and a selection of craft beers. </p><h2><strong>Italian food is actually as good as advertised</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="The writer holds a cup of gelato" height="747" width="996" msid="108019392" hostid="261" sizebytes="40644"></div><p>I had often been told that you haven't had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/italian-versus-american-italian-cuisine-2014-5">real pizza or pasta</a> until you go to Italy, and I can confirm that this is true. </p><p>The best pizza I had was at a small, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-restaurants-in-rome-2018-9">family-run joint</a> in Crocetta del Montello, a tiny commune about an hour outside of Venice. It was simple, with some well-seasoned sauce and cheese on a crispy crust, but tasted amazing.</p><p>The same can be said for the gelato, which is velvety with intense fruit flavor.</p><p>I have also always loved spaghetti Bolognese, but enjoying the savory sauce in its native Bologna was unmatched. </p><h2>Some states participate in Dry Sundays</h2><div type="image" title="The writer drinks a cup of beer" height="1152" width="1536" msid="108019394" hostid="261" sizebytes="222456"></div><p>During the two years that I lived in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-food-in-houston-texas-locals-guide-2019-10">Texas</a>, I discovered Dry Sundays, during which liquor sales are prohibited on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.</p><p>If Christmas or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, the liquor store is closed the following Monday.</p><p>The law itself can be a bit complex, as beer sales on Sundays are permitted from 10 a.m. to midnight and wine sales are regulated within special hours.</p><p>There are also different stipulations in place if you're attending a fair, festival, concert, or sporting event.</p><p>Other states like Kansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee participate in some variation of Dry Sunday as well.</p><h2><strong>Showering can be an extreme sport in some places</strong></h2><p>Showers in <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/affordable-european-cities-2018-7">Europe</a> can be small, making it difficult to move around. The half-door, which doesn't extend all the way across the tub, can also result in a very wet and messy floor.</p><p>The shower nozzle can be handheld, and once you figure it out, showering will be a breeze. However, washing your hair can be difficult, so be prepared to lay some towels out on the floor. </p><h2><strong>Greece has a Caribbean vibe</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Skafidia Beach in Greece" height="747" width="996" msid="108019397" hostid="261" sizebytes="249992"></div><p>As a native of one of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jade-mountain-st-lucia-trip-review-travel-photos-2020-2">premier vacation and honeymoon spots</a> in the world, if the water is cold or there are rocks in lieu of sand on the beach, I am not interested.</p><p>But as I drove along the coastline to Olympia, the blue sea and sunny sky were reminiscent of St. Lucia. Skafidia Beach made me feel at home and showed me that Greece is a fantastic option if you can't make it to the Caribbean. </p><h2>Some parts of Spain take siestas very seriously</h2><p>In Prague, my Valencian roommate retreated to her bedroom every day around two o'clock for siesta, the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-to-do-in-spain-2019-3">Spanish tradition</a> of taking a nap shortly after lunch. Our professors at a Barcelona university also scheduled classes during the morning to observe the ritual.</p><p>In my L'Hospitalet de Llobregat neighborhood, well outside of Barcelona's city center, the practice was going strong. Stores closed every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and I even witnessed a shop owner ask a woman to leave so that he could close at two.</p><h2>KFC and many other fast-food chains don't have the same menu around the world</h2><div type="image" title="KFC fried chicken and french fries" height="747" width="996" msid="108019399" hostid="261" sizebytes="79396"></div><p>Kentucky Fried Chicken struck gold when it opened in the Caribbean Islands, becoming the most popular fast-food restaurant across the region, beloved even by Barbados native <a href="https://www.whudat.com/newsblurbs/more/rihanna_and_chris_brown_offered_a_free_chicken_dinner_at_kfc_1680516081">Rihanna</a>.</p><p>Besides the fried chicken, one of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/all-of-the-kfc-sides-reviewed-photos">most popular sides</a> is the golden buttermilk biscuit. Or at least that's what I thought until I wandered into a KFC in Wales only to discover that they didn't have it. After some confusion from workers that I was trying to order a cookie, they offered me rice, which I never knew was an option.</p><p>Major food chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and KFC offer location-specific menus to appeal to target audiences worldwide. This can range from a Samurai Burger in Asia to a Chee-Zee Marmite Stuffed Pizza Crust in New Zealand. </p><h2><strong>People are friendlier than you</strong> might expect across the globe</h2><div type="image" title="The writer in front of a cathedral in the Czech Republic" height="747" width="996" msid="108019401" hostid="261" sizebytes="126218"></div><p>Friendly faces are always a welcome sight and in Spain, Greece, and Italy, I found the locals to be patient and helpful even if I wasn't fluent in the language.</p><p>In the US, I met some of the warmest people when I lived in Detroit, Louisiana, and Texas.</p><p>In the UK, I initially thought people were a bit more reserved. However, when I had a problem with my visa, an amazing family in Wales helped me through it.</p><p>Though I thought Czechs, had a tough exterior, they also have a wonderful, dry sense of humor.</p><p>I learned to travel with an open mind and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mistakes-european-tourists-make-2018-4">ignore the stereotypes</a> — otherwise, you might miss out on connecting with some incredible people. </p><h2><strong>Prague was the most difficult place to adjust to</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="A frozen lake in Prague" height="1155" width="1536" msid="108019404" hostid="261" sizebytes="206612"></div><p>With its Romanesque architecture, steep hills, and small rivers, Prague is one of the most gorgeous cities in Central Europe.</p><p>However, Prague is also a cold city, so I bundled up in layers — coming from the tropical Caribbean, this was a tough adjustment.</p><p>The Czech language was also <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apps-for-traveling-dont-speak-the-language-2018-7">difficult to learn</a> and unlike in Spain, where English was very prevalent in the city center, Czech was spoken virtually everywhere. Because Czech falls in the West Slavic language group, it didn't have the familiar structures shared by French, Spanish, and Italian, which made it hard for me to retain.</p><h2><strong>The Czech Republic is very dog-friendly</strong></h2><p>I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Prague's pet owners proudly walking with their dogs and on the trams instead of strays roaming the streets.</p><p>The pets were also incredibly obedient and well-behaved at restaurants and on public transportation. This is the antithesis of St. Lucia's cultural norms, in which pets are not typically allowed in restaurants or public buses.  </p>

I've lived in 7 different countries. Here are 11 things that surprised me about living all around the world.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/american-moved-to-vienna-most-liveable-city-loves-it-2023-9">moved from the US to Vienna </a>in 2022 and I've loved it. </li><li>Vienna, the world's most livable city, has tons of great cafés.</li></ul><p>In June 2021, I left the US and boarded a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/solo-travel-surprising-things-american-in-europe-2023-3">plane to Europe</a> to look for a place to call home.</p><p>After trying out a bunch of spots, from Lisbon to Warsaw, I fell in love with Vienna after only spending six weeks there. In March 2022, I began to call it home.</p><p>Later that same year, Vienna reclaimed its title as the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2022/06/22/the-worlds-most-liveable-cities"><u>world's most livable city</u></a>. And this year, it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/06/21/the-worlds-most-liveable-cities-in-2023"><u>won that title</u></a> again.</p><p>So far, I've loved living here and there have been many surprises. Here are some of the biggest ones I've encountered so far.</p><h2><strong>Rent is affordable</strong></h2><p>The first time someone told me they pay €500 (about $533) monthly for rent with one roommate in Vienna, I imagined some terrifying basement apartment with no windows. I was wrong.</p><p>In my last Vienna apartment, I had windows (European tilt-and-turn ones) and, at one point, I even had <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/park-with-most-cherry-blossoms-new-jersey-branch-brook-review-2023">cherry blossoms</a> just outside them. </p><p>Most of my friends here pay under €1,000 for their spacious apartments in buildings with elevators in the city center. That same rent budget wouldn't get you much in the heart of New York City.</p><p>The New York Times has even said Vienna is pretty close to "<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/23/magazine/vienna-social-housing.html"><u>renters' utopia</u></a>."</p><h2><strong>Vienna has over 2,000 cafés</strong></h2><div type="image" title="A cafe with columns and large windows and rattan chairs in front of marble tables in Vienna" height="1280" width="960" msid="105210443" hostid="261" sizebytes="120550"></div><p>The coffee culture in Vienna is a big deal, so much so that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.unesco.at/en/culture/intangible-cultural-heritage/national-inventory/news-1/article/viennese-coffee-house-culture"><u>UNESCO</u></a> lists it as an "intangible cultural heritage" in Austria.</p><p>There are cafés on every corner and many will make you feel like you've been transported back in time with antique furniture, servers with silver platters, and marble tables.</p><p>Although to-go coffee is available around the city, the culture invites you to sit and slowly sip your coffee.</p><h2><strong>Just about everything is closed on Sundays</strong></h2><p>If you don't <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/aldi-vs-lidl-review-differences-which-better-photos-2021-5">grocery shop</a> by Saturday late afternoon, you're out of luck on Sunday.</p><p>In Austria, stores are required to close on Sundays. Some cafés, restaurants, and bakeries stay open, though.</p><p>Part of this stems from religious traditions of keeping Sundays a day of rest, but it's also about preserving the quality of life.</p><p>I'm still getting used to it.</p><h2><strong>Vienna is accessible — even to other countries</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Author Sonya Matejko on a bike in front of a body of water in Vienna" height="960" width="1280" msid="105210447" hostid="261" sizebytes="179062"></div><p>I loved riding the subway and getting around on foot when I lived in New York City, so I was so pleased to discover that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/surprising-things-i-noticed-moving-from-nyc-to-la-2020-3">public-transportation system</a> in Vienna is even better.</p><p>With the metro, tram network, buses, and bike lanes, you can (mostly) get anywhere in the city in 30 minutes or less.</p><p>Beyond being accessible inside the city, it's also easy to travel to other beautiful cities. You could be in Prague or Budapest by bus or train in three hours.</p><p>Or, you can take a train in the city center to the airport in 16 minutes, then fly to Krakow or Split in an hour.</p><h2><strong>There are cultural events galore</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Photo of a night holiday market in Vienna with lit-up stands for sellers and people walking on cobblestone streets" height="720" width="960" msid="105210449" hostid="261" sizebytes="104910"></div><p>Strolling home one night two years ago, I saw a line forming outside the Museum Quarter for a free symphony. Moments later, I joined hundreds of people enjoying the classical music concert.</p><p>But what felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience turned out to be commonplace in Vienna.</p><p>Cultural activities are abundant and many events, like classical music performances and art shows, are free or affordable.</p><p>Let's also not forget the other outdoor happenings like Christmas markets, Easter markets, bike festivals, wine fairs, and more.</p><h2><strong>Many places are cash-only</strong></h2><p>I love living in Vienna but hate carrying cash to live here.</p><p>As many societies move toward the cashless economy, it constantly surprises me how many restaurants, cafés, and even some stores are cash-only in this city.</p><p>And when you leave the city, say, go to the countryside, you certainly want cash on hand. This is the only surprise I still struggle with.</p><h2><strong>Urban vineyards grace Vienna</strong></h2><p>Vienna's vineyards are incredible, especially at sunset.</p><p>I regularly visit them and, much to my surprise and delight, I can get to some vineyards with just a 30-minute tram ride from the city center.</p><h2><strong>Vienna is surrounded by nature</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Yellow flowers, trees, and shrubs in a park in Vienna" height="960" width="1280" msid="105210450" hostid="261" sizebytes="171320"></div><p>Before moving here, I had no idea about the access to nature Vienna affords its residents.</p><p>I've also since learned that about 50% of Vienna is covered by green space. Beyond the parks, you have the wine hills, hiking trails, and water activities. I took my first ski lessons in a decade just an hour outside Vienna.</p><p>In <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/first-long-train-mistakes-amtrak-things-to-know-before-booking-2022-8">a few hours by train</a> or car, you can get to the Austrian Alps or one of Austria's beautiful lakes.</p><h2><strong>Some pets in the EU get passports</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Hand holding a cat's passport in front of an orange cat sitting on a table" height="1060" width="795" msid="105210452" hostid="261" sizebytes="55396"></div><p>Last December, the guy at TSA couldn't help laughing when he saw my cat's passport when we <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/surprising-things-about-moving-from-us-to-uk">returned to the US</a> for the holidays last year.</p><p>I get it because I laughed, too, when my local veterinarian told me my 12-year-old cat would get an Austrian passport so he could travel.</p><p>These passports are available for cats, dogs, and ferrets in the EU.</p>

I left the US to move to Vienna, the world's most livable city. Living here has been delightful and filled with surprises.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>After living in seven different countries, I've learned a few things that surprised me. </li><li>Prague was the hardest place to adjust to because of its cold temperatures and language.</li></ul><p>Moving abroad can be exhausting, but I've done it multiple times, leaving my native island of St. Lucia for college in the US almost 15 years ago. Since then, I've lived in places like Wales, the <keyword id="12554670" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="czech-republic" source="Orion">Czech Republic</keyword>, Spain, <keyword id="11905554" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="italy" source="Orion">Italy</keyword>, and <keyword id="6357856" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="greece" source="Orion">Greece</keyword>. </p><p>Traveling was daunting at first, especially coming from a country with a population of less than 200,000. But I loved immersing myself in new cultures, forming close friendships, and discovering new delicacies in every possible city.   </p><p>I felt knowledgeable about my destinations from my education, books, and television, but you never truly know a country until you've lived like a local.</p><p>Here are 11 things that surprised me during my travels:</p><h2>Living in Spain can require a lot of paperwork </h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="Inside a hall at the University of Barcelona" height="3648" width="4864" msid="89282406" hostid="261"></div><p>There's always a lot of paperwork involved in traveling, but <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-to-do-in-spain-2019-3">Spain</a> is a different level of bureaucracy if you plan on living there for more than six months.</p><p>First, you must secure the Empadronamiento or "padrón," which is a document necessary to register with the town hall in the <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-foods-spain-2019-3">region of Spain</a> you live in. This document adds your name and address to your city's census and is also necessary for administrative tasks like applying for a social security number, residency, public healthcare, opening a bank account, and getting married.</p><p>The process needs to be repeated if you move to another city and your residency must be canceled before leaving the country. Though the process seems simple, spots are often unavailable so booking an appointment to do so can be very difficult.</p><h2><strong>The food scene is vast and varied in Prague</strong></h2><p>As a tourist in the <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-things-to-do-in-prague-czech-republic">Czech Republic</a>, there are certain meals that you must try: beef steak tartare, Kulajda, Svíčková, and kolache.</p><p>Prague's international food scene is impressive, with restaurants representative of multiple cultures and palates. I was even able to find the ingredients to cook a local St. Lucian meal that included chicken backs and ripe plantains.</p><p>If you're not sure where to start or want to sample a variety, <a href="https://www.manifestomarket.com/">Manifesto</a><a href="https://www.manifestomarket.com/"> Market</a> features an eclectic mix of cuisines including authentic Hawaiian poké, rump steak tartare with shiitake mushrooms, traditional Mexican tacos, and Mediterranean dishes.</p><p>The bars are also stocked with Italian prosecco and a selection of craft beers. </p><h2><strong>Italian food is actually as good as advertised</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="The writer holds a cup of gelato" height="747" width="996" msid="89282408" hostid="261"></div><p>I had often been told that you haven't had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/italian-versus-american-italian-cuisine-2014-5">real pizza or pasta</a> until you go to Italy, and I can confirm that this is true. </p><p>The best pizza I had was at a small, <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-restaurants-in-rome-2018-9">family-run joint</a> in Crocetta del Montello, a tiny commune about an hour outside of Venice. It was simple, with some well-seasoned sauce and cheese on a crispy crust, but tasted amazing.</p><p>The same can be said for the gelato, which is velvety with intense fruit flavor.</p><p>I have also always loved spaghetti Bolognese, but enjoying the savory sauce in its native Bologna was unmatched. </p><h2>Some states participate in Dry Sundays</h2><div type="image" title="The writer drinks a cup of beer" height="1152" width="1536" msid="89282411" hostid="261"></div><p>During the two years that I lived in <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-food-in-houston-texas-locals-guide-2019-10">Texas</a>, I discovered Dry Sundays, during which liquor sales are prohibited on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.</p><p>If Christmas or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, the liquor store is closed the following Monday.</p><p>The law itself can be a bit complex, as beer sales on Sundays are permitted from 10 a.m. to midnight and wine sales are regulated within special hours.</p><p>There are also different stipulations in place if you're attending a fair, festival, concert, or sporting event.</p><p>Other states like Kansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee participate in some variation of Dry Sunday as well.</p><h2><strong>Showering can be an extreme sport in some places</strong></h2><p>Showers in <a href="https://www.insider.com/affordable-european-cities-2018-7">Europe</a> can be small, making it difficult to move around. The half-door, which doesn't extend all the way across the tub, can also result in a very wet and messy floor.</p><p>The shower nozzle can be handheld, and once you figure it out, showering will be a breeze. However, washing your hair can be difficult, so be prepared to lay some towels out on the floor. </p><h2><strong>Greece has a Caribbean vibe</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Skafidia Beach in Greece" height="747" width="996" msid="89282413" hostid="261"></div><p>As a native of one of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jade-mountain-st-lucia-trip-review-travel-photos-2020-2">premier vacation and honeymoon spots</a> in the world, if the water is cold or there are rocks in lieu of sand on the beach, I am not interested.</p><p>But as I drove along the coastline to Olympia, the blue sea and sunny sky were reminiscent of St. Lucia. Skafidia Beach made me feel at home and showed me that Greece is a fantastic option if you can't make it to the Caribbean. </p><h2>Some parts of Spain take siestas very seriously</h2><p>In Prague, my Valencian roommate retreated to her bedroom every day around two o'clock for siesta, the <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-to-do-in-spain-2019-3">Spanish tradition</a> of taking a nap shortly after lunch. Our professors at a Barcelona university also scheduled classes during the morning to observe the ritual.</p><p>In my L'Hospitalet de Llobregat neighborhood, well outside of Barcelona's city center, the practice was going strong. Stores closed every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and I even witnessed a shop owner ask a woman to leave so that he could close at two.</p><h2>KFC and many other fast-food chains don't have the same menu around the world</h2><div type="image" title="KFC fried chicken and french fries" height="747" width="996" msid="89282415" hostid="261"></div><p>Kentucky Fried Chicken struck gold when it opened in the Caribbean Islands, becoming the most popular fast-food restaurant across the region, beloved even by Barbados native <a href="https://www.whudat.com/newsblurbs/more/rihanna_and_chris_brown_offered_a_free_chicken_dinner_at_kfc_1680516081">Rihanna</a>.</p><p>Besides the fried chicken, one of the <a href="https://www.insider.com/all-of-the-kfc-sides-reviewed-photos">most popular sides</a> is the golden buttermilk biscuit. Or at least that's what I thought until I wandered into a KFC in Wales only to discover that they didn't have it. After some confusion from workers that I was trying to order a cookie, they offered me rice, which I never knew was an option.</p><p>Major food chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and KFC offer location-specific menus to appeal to target audiences worldwide. This can range from a Samurai Burger in Asia to a Chee-Zee Marmite Stuffed Pizza Crust in New Zealand. </p><h2><strong>People are friendlier than you</strong> might expect across the globe</h2><div type="image" title="The writer in front of a cathedral in the Czech Republic" height="747" width="996" msid="89282418" hostid="261"></div><p>Friendly faces are always a welcome sight and in Spain, Greece, and Italy, I found the locals to be patient and helpful even if I wasn't fluent in the language.</p><p>In the US, I met some of the warmest people when I lived in Detroit, Louisiana, and Texas.</p><p>In the UK, I initially thought people were a bit more reserved. However, when I had a problem with my visa, an amazing family in Wales helped me through it.</p><p>Though I thought Czechs, had a tough exterior, they also have a wonderful, dry sense of humor.</p><p>I learned to <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> with an open mind and <a href="https://www.insider.com/mistakes-european-tourists-make-2018-4">ignore the stereotypes</a> — otherwise, you might miss out on connecting with some incredible people. </p><h2><strong>Prague was the most difficult place to adjust to</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="A frozen lake in Prague" height="1155" width="1536" msid="89282420" hostid="261"></div><p>With its Romanesque architecture, steep hills, and small rivers, Prague is one of the most gorgeous cities in Central Europe.</p><p>However, Prague is also a cold city, so I bundled up in layers — coming from the tropical Caribbean, this was a tough adjustment.</p><p>The Czech language was also <a href="https://www.insider.com/apps-for-traveling-dont-speak-the-language-2018-7">difficult to learn</a> and unlike in Spain, where English was very prevalent in the city center, Czech was spoken virtually everywhere. Because Czech falls in the West Slavic language group, it didn't have the familiar structures shared by French, Spanish, and Italian, which made it hard for me to retain.</p><h2><strong>The Czech Republic is very dog-friendly</strong></h2><p>I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Prague's pet owners proudly walking with their dogs and on the trams instead of strays roaming the streets.</p><p>The pets were also incredibly obedient and well-behaved at restaurants and on public transportation. This is the antithesis of St. Lucia's cultural norms, in which pets are not typically allowed in restaurants or public buses.  </p>

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Czech folk singer Hana Horká died after deliberately catching <keyword id="11893994" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19" source="Orion">COVID-19</keyword> from her family, her son said.</li><li>She wanted to get a health pass so she could visit social and dining areas without being vaccinated.</li></ul><p>A folk singer from the <keyword id="12554670" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="czech-republic" source="Orion">Czech Republic</keyword> has died after intentionally contracting COVID-19 so she could get a health pass to access sports, entertainment, and dining venues.</p><p>Hana Horká, 57, a vocalist for folk band Asonance, was unvaccinated and died on Sunday, her son Jan Rek told Czech radio <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">news</keyword> outlet <a href="https://www.irozhlas.cz/zivotni-styl/spolecnost/umrti-hana-horka-asonance-syn-jan-rek-kapela-jelen-koronavirus-dezinformace_2201171239_aur">iRozhlas.cz.</a></p><p>He said his mother deliberately caught the <keyword id="11893194" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus" source="Orion">coronavirus</keyword> from him and his father, both of whom contracted COVID over Christmas but had previously received their vaccines. Horká chose not to isolate from her family but to "live normally" together, Rek said.</p><p>"She decided that she would rather have the disease than be vaccinated," Rek said.</p><p>Horká's aim was to get a recovery pass, a proof of recent infection that allows unvaccinated people to visit venues like bars, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, and sports facilities.</p><p>Two days before her death, she posted on Facebook that she was recovering from COVID-19 and planned to attend a concert, go to the theater, visit a sauna, and have a swim.</p><p>Rek said his mother wanted to go for a morning walk, but she felt unwell and rested in bed. Her health declined rapidly, he said, and she died soon after.</p><p>When asked by iRozhlas.cz if her death was directly caused by COVID-19, he said: "It doesn't look like anything else."</p><p>He blamed <keyword id="11936192" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="anti-vax" source="Orion">anti-vax</keyword> groups for his mother's death, saying she had "one hundred percent" been swayed by celebrities and groups on the internet spreading misinformation about vaccines and the coronavirus.</p><p>According to iRozhlas.cz, Rek <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexAlvarova/status/1482951040630542336">posted an angry comment on social media</a> sarcastically thanking these groups, saying they had "blood on their hands" for Horká's death.</p><p>"Sadly, she trusted strangers more than her own family," he told the radio station.</p><p>Still, Rek said his mother didn't believe in some of the wilder theories about the vaccines. "Her philosophy was that she was more okay with the idea of catching COVID than getting vaccinated. Not that we would get microchipped or anything like that," <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60050996">he told the BBC.</a></p><p>The <a href="https://asonance.cz/skupina-clenove.html">band webpage</a> for Asonance, one of the Czech Republic's oldest folk groups, has been updated with a tribute to Horká. It says that the beginning of 2022 "will be shrouded in black forever."</p><p>Rek and Asonance did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.</p><p>The Czech Republic is facing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases as the country reported its highest ever <a href="https://graphics.reuters.com/world-coronavirus-tracker-and-maps/countries-and-territories/czech-republic/">daily count at 28,469 new infections on Tuesday.</a></p><p>Around 62.9% of its 10.7 million population has been fully <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/covid-vaccinations?country=OWID_WRL">vaccinated</a>. On Wednesday, the Czech government abandoned its plans to make vaccines mandatory, after <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-protest-idUSKBN29F0IT">thousands gathered</a> in the capital of Prague to protest the decision.</p>

An anti-vax Czech singer died after she intentionally caught COVID-19 in an attempt to get a health pass

<ul class="summary-list"><li>From Saint-Tropez to Marseille and Nice, parties across the French Riviera this summer have been making international headlines.</li><li>In conversations with Business Insider, several French residents described a scene of non-stop partying and minimal mask-wearing.</li><li>In recent weeks, restaurants and night clubs across Saint-Tropez have been forced to close down.</li><li><a href="https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/regions/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-et-corse/documents/bulletin-regional/2020/surveillance-epidemiologique-en-paca.-point-au-12-aout-2020">According to a release</a> from the public health department of <keyword id="6354785" type="LOCATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="france">France</keyword>, the positivity rate in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, which includes the French Riviera, has climbed from 1.7% on August 5 to 2.8% on August 12. </li><li>Business Insider talked to French locals, parsed through local and national reports, and dove into social media posts to piece together the story of the French Riviera's pandemic <keyword id="56" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Party">party</keyword> summer. </li></ul><p>At Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez, the party was on but the masks were off.</p><p>Half-naked bodies in neon bathing suits danced under towering palm trees at the A-list beach club. Champagne was flowing, and phones were out to document it all. It was the prime setting for a social media firestorm.</p><p>As one 20-year-old Parisian told Business Insider of her two-week Saint-Tropez vacation in July: "Mostly, I partied."</p><p>During France's two-month lockdown from March to May, Saint-Tropez had been what <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/saint-tropez-riviera-coronavirus-covid-closed/2020/08/08/e0de205e-d8ca-11ea-a788-2ce86ce81129_story.html">The Washington Post's Dana Thomas</a> dubbed a "<keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword>-free bubble on the Mediterranean," with few reported coronavirus cases. Beach clubs and restaurants reopened in June with limited capacity and mask mandates.</p><p>But from July 25 to August 1, per the regional health agency, Saint-Tropez saw 65 new cases. As a result, the town shuttered several restaurants and dayclubs and issued a new mask mandate. Similar stories are unfolding in other towns across the French Riviera.</p><p>Business Insider was not able to obtain statistics for each city's new coronavirus cases, but various reports indicate what the situation looks like across the French Riviera. <a href="https://theglobepost.com/2020/07/20/france-second-wave/">Nice and Marseille</a> each have an infection spread rate of 1.55, higher than France's infection spread rate of 1.2. In Marseilles, there are <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarathiessen/2020/08/15/france-coronavirus-paris-marseille-high-risk-zones/#1c6bc15175d3">57 coronavirus cases for every 100,000 people</a> — higher than the national average of 34 cases. And <a href="https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/regions/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-et-corse/documents/bulletin-regional/2020/surveillance-epidemiologique-en-paca.-point-au-12-aout-2020">per a release from the public health department of France</a>, the positivity rate in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, which includes the French Riviera, increased from 1.7% on August 5 to 2.8% on August 12.</p><p>On Friday, Jérôme Salomon, a French health ministry official, declared Marseille (along with Paris) an at-risk zone for coronavirus due to an uptick in cases. "The situation is deteriorating from week to week," <a href="https://statesville.com/news/world/the-latest-paris-marseille-declared-at-risk-zones/article_c0a5e4d5-c1d5-5e17-bade-f668ad8ffc6d.html">he said on France Inter radio</a>. A newly issued government decree now allows authorities to impose restrictions in the area.</p><p>Martin Blachier, an epidemiologist at Universite de Versailles Saint Quentin, told Business Insider that the French Riviera and Paris are the two most concerning regions in France where the coronavirus is escalating. "The virus circulates mainly in very young people here in France, between 20 and 30 years old mostly," he said.</p><p>So, how did this Mediterranean paradise wind up facing a fresh outbreak of cases? To piece together an understanding of the French Riveria's summer, Business Insider talked to five locals and tourists in France's southeastern coast, parsed through local and national reports from news outlets, reviewed press releases, and dove into social media posts from the area. We found that the coronavirus won't stop the French Riviera from partying — but that curbing the parties also presents a challenge in its own right.</p><h2><strong>'Like living on vacation'</strong></h2><p>The French Riviera is <em>the</em> place for the world's elite to rub shoulders every summer. The ports glitter with superyachts. Craggy cliffs jut over a turquoise sea, forming the French Riviera's famously rocky coastline. Quaint villages and coves are hidden between the region's cities and towns, the most famous of which are Saint-Tropez, Nice, and Cannes.</p><p>Saint-Tropez, known as "<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/st-tropez-yacht-billionaire-decline">billionaires' harbor</a>" and made famous by Brigitte Bardot's 1956 film "<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/the-beauty-of-st-tropez-captured-on-film/Woman_(1956_film)">And God Created Women</a>," is a jetsetter's paradise. Cannes, home to the annual Cannes Film Festival, lures in starlets and wealthy Hollywood types. And Nice is less party and more <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/nice-cote-dazur">highbrow culture</a>, attracting artists and aristocrats. It's the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille, which is known as an <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/marseilles">artsy</a>, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/france/cote-d-azur/marseille/articles/marseille-travel-guide/">boisterous, and edgy</a> city.</p><p>As a 22-year-old French local who lives just outside of Marseille told Business Insider, "French Riviera is like living on vacation."</p><div type="image" title="Saint Tropez, France" height="1669" width="2226" msid="77624582" hostid="261"></div><p>In a typical year, the area mostly draws the international tourist crowd, Emma Carnot, a local Antibes resident, told Business Insider. She said they're often wealthy American or Chinese travelers, and some European middle class families. This year, though, she's seeing more French and European visitors. </p><p>"We see way more of these young people that used to go to Thailand to go crazy," Carnot said, adding that their hunt for a party often leads them to Cannes and Saint-Tropez. "They end up here and create more problems."</p><p>Tourist season typically starts in mid-April, she said. But according to a press release from the French Riviera Tourism community, this summer started off slow. Hotel occupancy was at 22% in June. By the end of July, it had increased to 72%. Data on hotel occupancy rates in August was not yet available by the time of this article's publication.</p><h2><strong>The coronavirus comes to France</strong></h2><p>The first known source of the coronavirus in Europe was in France: <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/two-coronavirus-cases-confirmed-in-france-first-in-europe">On January 24</a>, two people who had recently traveled to China tested positive in France for the coronavirus.</p><p>On March 3, President Emmanual Macron <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/france-germany-close-schools-in-virus-cluster-zones-2020-03-03">shut down 120 schools</a>. On March 12, he <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-12/france-to-close-schools-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-macron">shuttered all nurseries, schools, and universities</a> after discovering the outbreak in France was more widespread than previously believed. And <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52615733#:~:text=The%20government%20has%20released%20a,reopen%20in%20the%20coming%20weeks.">as of March 17</a>, France was officially under lockdown.</p><p>While most of France was struggling to obtain coronavirus tests at this time, the president of the gated Saint-Tropez neighborhood Les Parcs de Saint-Tropez <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/french-riviera-billionaire-enclave-private-coronavirus-testing-2020-4">set up a private testing site</a> for its billionaire residents. The preferential treatment caused an uproar in the local community.</p><div type="image" title="nice beach" height="1667" width="2222" msid="77624583" hostid="261"></div><p>Schools and businesses gradually began to reopen on <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/31094120-22ba-4a9a-8122-2851aebf7549">May 11</a> with social distancing measures and a face mask mandate. By June 22, France's coronavirus cases had slowed down from its peak of 7,500 in a single day to about 450 cases per day, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/31094120-22ba-4a9a-8122-2851aebf7549">per The Financial Times</a>. Jean-Francois Delfraissy, France's top scientific adviser, declared the virus was "under control." </p><p>In June, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/31094120-22ba-4a9a-8122-2851aebf7549">Macron told his country</a>, "We are going to get back to our art de vivre and recover our taste for liberty."</p><p>But Blachier, the epidemiologist, told The Financial Times in June that France's increased testing and tracing capacity may not weather a resurgence. That's not a good sign considering that Salomon, the health ministry official, told Parliament the same month he expected more cases during the summer holidays. </p><p>Then came August, the month of the European holiday. Just eight days into August, France saw its sharpest 24-hour increase in coronavirus cases — 2,500 — since May, <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/20200812-france-sees-highest-new-daily-virus-cases-since-may">reported local outlet France 24</a>. Health officials said indicators tracking the pandemic were "officially worsening." As of publishing time, coronavirus cases in France <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/world/europe/france-coronavirus-cases.html">continue to climb</a>.  </p><h2><strong>The French Riviera is facing a pandemic party problem</strong></h2><p>Even in the age of the coronavirus, the French Riviera is one big party. Partiers are flocking to Cannes, where Juliette Perelin <a href="https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Societe/Covid-19-l-ete-de-tous-les-dangers-1697457">wrote for Paris Match</a> that "the instructions go to bed with the sun." </p><p>In Nice, a dense, maskless <a href="https://edm.com/events/nice-france-electronic-event">crowd of 5,000 danced to EDM artist The Avener</a> at an outdoor concert on July 12.</p><p>Concertgoers looked "like they were in a dance club," Carnot, the Antibes local, told Business Insider. Carnot noted that she was there for work and that she was one of the few people she saw wearing a mask. "It was a scary feeling to think the whole night, 'What is happening, are we making a huge mistake?'" </p><p>Over in Marseille, newly declared at-risk as of August 14, the coronavirus wasn't stopping the fourth annual musical festival Paradise at Sea. Thirty boats and floating rafts heaved for 10 hours as bikini-clad attendees partied with wine bottles in hand. Event security <a href="https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Societe/Covid-19-l-ete-de-tous-les-dangers-1697457">took temperatures and shouted mask requirements</a>, but also said they wouldn't be going to the police.</p><p>The 22-year-old French local Business Insider spoke to said the party scene in Marseille is active, especially on popular rooftops like R2 Rooftop and Baou. At Baou, she noted, temperature checks are conducted and masks are required to gain entry. By once inside, the masks come off.</p><p>"Absolutely no guests wear masks during the party," she said. "I feel like nothing has changed except for closed nightclubs and new rules."</p><p>In Saint-Tropez, as Thomas wrote for The Post and as the Nikki Beach scene shows, the limited capacity and staff mask rules became more lenient as the summer wore on. At restaurants, diners danced sans masks, Thomas said; at beach clubs, waitstaff were often maskless or wore masks improperly and many clubgoers refused to put on masks.</p><p>"Wearing masks [is] not a sexy look, that's for sure," Patrice de Colmont, owner of the famous beach retreat Club 55, told Thomas. He said half of the clubgoers refused to wear a mask inside to go to the restroom.</p><div type="image" title="saint tropez" height="1667" width="2223" msid="77624584" hostid="261"></div><p>Now, Saint-Tropez has had to institute a series of business closures. According to Thomas, three restaurants — Indie Beach House, Pablo, and Noto — were shut down after employees tested positive for the coronavirus, and two beach clubs — Moorea and Verde — were closed after ignoring social distancing rules. Saint-Tropez Deputy Mayor Sylvie Siri told <a href="https://www.varmatin.com/sante/coronavirus-deux-nouveaux-foyers-epidemiques-decouverts-a-saint-tropez-552270">local outlet Var-Matin</a> that the new mask mandates will "serve as an electroshock."</p><p>Business Insider reached out to the mayors of Saint-Tropez, Marseille, Nice, and Cannes respectively for information on the measures each has taken in response to the pandemic. A representative for the mayor of Cannes, David Lisnard, pointed us to a press release that detailed the steps the city had taken, including a citywide disinfection and a curfew. The mayors of Saint-Tropez, Marseille, and Nice did not immediately respond to requests for comment.</p><h2><strong>A world that keeps partying and a problem that stretches beyond the French Riviera</strong></h2><p>The French Riviera is not the only region facing a pandemic party problem.</p><p>Elsewhere in France, Paris is dealing with crowded cafe terraces and maskless pedestrians, per <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/31094120-22ba-4a9a-8122-2851aebf7549">The Financial Times</a>. In mid-June, thousands of revelers took over Parisian streets for the city's annual Fête de la Musique, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2020/06/22/parisians-tempt-coronavirus-partying-in-the-streets-/#61769e5351cf">drawing criticism</a> from public health officials. And <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/20200810-party-s-over-mountain-rave-riles-remote-french-region">a reported 10,000 people</a> attended an illegal outdoor rave party in France's remote Lozere region on August 10.</p><p>Outside of France's borders, parties have been raging all summer long, too. The Spanish island of Mallorca <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain-mallorca/cracking-down-on-drunken-crowds-mallorca-shuts-party-streets-idUSKCN24G2CI">shut down three main party strips</a> after maskless German and British tourists packed bars. Weeks after reopening, clubs in Barcelona were forced to <a href="https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020-07-23/espana-pone-coto-al-ocio-nocturno-para-contener-el-coronavirus.html">shutter</a> in July due to crowding and lax security measures. A recent party at a Prague nightclub was connected to <a href="https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/testing-uncovers-65-new-covid-19-infections-connected-to-a-party-in-a-prague-nightclub-party/">65 new coronavirus cases</a>. And in the Hamptons, a <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-chainsmokers-concert-drive-in-covid-backlash-2020-7">reported 3,000 people</a> attended a Chainsmokers "drive-in" concert, which is currently under investigation. </p><p>As people across the world seek the freedom of their pre-pandemic <keyword id="6360041" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="life">life</keyword>, reckless behavior — or even just behavior that was normal before the pandemic — can risk setting back any progress made in slowing down the spread of coronavirus. Blachier said that while the virus is circulating more around young people in France right now, it can put more vulnerable populations at risk. </p><p>"That's exactly what happened in the US, like in Florida," Blachier said. But he also pointed out that controlling this kind of behavior is difficult.</p><p>"You can't tell young people they can't have parties because they need to have parties," he said. "They need to live. They need to have a life … but they need to protect their family."</p><p>As for the 20-year-old Parisian who spent two weeks partying in Saint-Tropez, she and her friends got tested upon returning to Paris. The results: negative. "I was concerned, of course," she said. "Not for me, but I was afraid to spread the virus to my family."</p>

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<p>Frank Gehry, one of the most prolific and famous architects on earth, <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/337756/happy-birthday-frank-gehry/" target="_blank">turns 85 years old today</a>.</p>
<p>Chances are you've seen one of his undulating and mind-bending architectural marvels even if you didn't know it was a Gehry building.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/collection/frankgehryarchitecture" target="_blank">internationally acclaimed American artist</a> has been making us question how we perceive buildings ever since his billowing designs splashed onto the scene.</p>
<p>Here are his 13 best works, ranked, based on aesthetic appeal and critical acclaim. See more of our favorite buildings on our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/businessinsider/cool-architecture/">Cool Architecture board on Pinterest</a>.</p>
<h2>13. Neuer Zollhof, Düsseldorf, Germany</h2>
<h2><span class="st"><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div></span>12. The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PBLBroof.JPG">Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p></div><p></p></div>11. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>10. DZ Bank Building (Atrium), Berlin, Germany</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>9. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>8. Vitra Design Museum, Rhein, Germany</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>7. MIT's Strata Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MIT_Strata_Center.jpg">Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p></div><p></p></div>6. The Dancing House, Prague, Czech Republic</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div></div>5. Experience Music Project in Seattle, Washington, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>4. Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div></div>3. Marqués de Riscal Winery, Rioja, Spain</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>2. 8 Spruce Street (Beekman Tower), New York, New York, USA</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span><a href="http://www.newyorkbygehry.com/index.html">New York Bby Gehry </a></span></p></div><p></p></div>1. Guggenheim Bilbao, Bilbao, Spain</h2>
<h2><div class="KonaFilter image-container"><div class="image"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p></div><p></p></div>BONUS: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/facebooks-new-campus-by-frank-gehry-2013-3" target="_blank">Gehry's (uncompleted) Facebook Campus</a></h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/travel/experiences" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p><p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/travel" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div type="image" title="Airbnb Experiences review 4x3" height="1800" width="2400" msid="75459426" hostid="261"></div></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Due to the novel coronavirus, <a href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/196318/264339/4273?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiences%2Fonline" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Airbnb started offering experience programming online</a>. As states and countries slowly begin reopening, <keyword id="719382" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Airbnb">Airbnb</keyword> listings and in-person activities are becoming options again, but you can still participate in online activities from home if you're not ready to <keyword id="6354692" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Travel">travel</keyword> yet or just want a fun activity for the afternoon.</strong></li><li><strong>Activities range from cooking classes with chefs around the world to workouts with Olympic athletes through Zoom video calls. Prices depend on the activity and the expert leading it, but are generally very affordable with experiences starting at just $10.</strong></li><li><strong>I tested out both a tango class and a Moroccan cooking class and found them to be fun activities to do at home, and for a great value, despite some comical mishaps. </strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/travel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Read all Business Insider travel reviews here</a>.</strong></li></ul><p>As a travel editor and globe-trotting junkie, I am constantly on the go, hopping on planes to discover new destinations, experiences, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/travel/hotels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hotels to recommend to readers</a>.</p><p>Due to the novel coronavirus, I've been spending significantly more time at home and have felt a real travel void. I not only miss delving into new places, but also making new connections with fellow tourists and locals, and learning from them. Now that states and countries are slowly beginning phased reopenings, I have some tentative domestic trips within driving distance planned, but it still feels like going back to my regular jet-setting ways won't be plausible in the near future. Many travelers are probably feeling the same way, and if you're wondering if travel is safe at all right now, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/is-travel-safe-coronavirus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">we talked to experts about travel safety</a>. But thanks to Airbnb, you don't necessarily have to leave your couch to connect with locals across the globe.</p><h2>More online travel experiences to try</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hotel-airbnb-virtual-experiences" target="_blank" rel="noopener">18 hotels and Airbnbs around the world are currently offering virtual classes in lieu of their usual on-site activities and events — almost all of them are free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-online-resources-to-learn-new-language" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The best cheap or free online resources to learn a new language</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/travel-themed-zoom-backgrounds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elevate your next Zoom video call by transporting yourself, and colleagues, to these 11 stunning hotels and destinations around the world for free</a></li></ul><p>When I heard that <a href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/196318/264339/4273?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiences%2Fonline" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Airbnb was offering online experiences</a>, I was eager to try them out as a way to dip into countries and cultures without having to hop on a plane just yet. Airbnb offers hundreds of activities and classes led by locals and experts around the world, including meditation with farm animals, story hour for kids, photography techniques, and even the opportunity to follow a Plague doctor through Prague.</p><p>Bored at home, I decided to try a dance lesson and a cooking class. After completing both, I highly recommend Airbnb Experiences as a great way to connect with others and try something new from the comfort and safety of your home.   </p><h2>What are Airbnb Experiences?</h2><p>Airbnb isn't just a platform for travelers to find and book rooms and homes around the world. It also includes bookable experiences across the globe to help tourists have a more authentic taste of a destination. Experiences are typically led by locals, super hosts, or experts in a particular area and range from culinary classes in someone's home to photography lessons that double as city walking tours.</p><p>Due to the novel coronavirus, Airbnb has paused all in-person experiences until June 28, 2020 and may extend that. Instead, they moved the <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiencesnces" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">experiences online</a>. The online activities are still local-led, expert-driven experiences, but now they take place digitally through Zoom. It's possible in-person activities may become an option again soon, but the online experiences are still great for those who aren't quite ready to travel yet or anyone who just wants a fun way to spend an afternoon.</p><p>Current online experiences being offered include everything from learning how to make pasta while listening to opera with an Italian chef to workouts and Q&amp;As with Olympic athletes.<a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiencesnces" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="airbnb experiences screenshot" height="1296" width="2712" msid="75459428" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>Most experiences are group activities, where you'll be joined by others who might be located anywhere around the globe in a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/travel-themed-zoom-backgrounds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoom video call</a>. Or, you may opt to book a private experience for just you and/or friends and family.</p><p>Online Airbnb Experiences are purchased and booked on the same portal where you book accommodations, and a Zoom link to join is provided for the appropriate day and time as soon as your payment is processed. </p><h2>How are Airbnb Experiences priced?</h2><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiencesnces" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Airbnb Experience</a> prices depend on how involved the activity is and who the local or expert is, but are generally priced very reasonably with an average price of around $22. A tango concert with a Grammy nominee is as little as $10, a wine class costs $15, and a family baking class is $20 per person. There's even a primer on drinking sake that's actually free.</p><p>You may search for experiences by price, date, time of day, and interest.</p><p>With such cheap prices, I decided to try two experiences. I booked a <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16590029002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener sponsored sponsored">tango lesson</a> starting at $11 per person, as well as a <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16593079307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Moroccan cooking class</a> with a family in Marrakesh starting at $14 per person.</p><p>Considering that ballroom dance classes in New York frequently start around $65 per hour and can run as high as $135, and even simple cooking classes at New York's Pizza School start at $195, this seemed like a seriously great deal. As my fiancé pointed out, the experiences cost us less than a typical movie ticket.</p><h2>My experience with Airbnb Experiences</h2><p>My first <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiencesnces" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Airbnb experience</a> was the one-hour <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16590029002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">tango class</a>. I've never taken a dance class in my life and am not particularly graceful, but have always thought taking a ballroom class or two would be fun.</p><p>The hosts of the class were from Argentina but located in Barcelona, where I studied abroad in college, so there was a certain nostalgia factor that influenced my choice. And just like with Airbnb rental listings, past <keyword id="52147" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="reviews">reviews</keyword> from prior participants are available. The tango hosts had a perfect 5-star rating, which sealed the deal for me.</p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16590029002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="Airbnb Tango Class" height="1352" width="1803" msid="75459429" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>Of course, I would need a partner. One coaxing bribe later (promising to watch an old Batman movie I've avoided for years), I roped my fiancé into being my dance mate.</p><p>Once I booked the experience, I received details that included a Zoom link to join the class at the appropriate time, as well as a few helpful tips and suggestions from my hosts. They asked that we have a spot with enough space to do the tango steps, that our camera be placed far enough away for them to see our whole bodies, and that it might be nice if we really made it an event and dressed up for the occasion.</p><p>My shoebox-sized Brooklyn apartment made the first two steps challenging. But after moving our coffee table, stacking books and pillows to act as a mini tower to perch my laptop, and pushing our bar cart aside, we had a decent set up.</p><p>After having little reason to change out of my sweatpants for the past month, I decided to go all-in on the suggestion to dress up. I wore a yellow sundress I originally bought to wear on my trip to Portugal, put on a little makeup, and even (<em>gasp)</em> shaved my legs (a wise move: we ended up quite close to the camera).</p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16590029002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="Airbnb Tango Class" height="1582" width="2109" msid="75459432" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>The Zoom conference was easy to join and besides the hosts, there were two other couples in our virtual class. One couple was in Switzerland and this was their second class. They had so much fun the first time, they immediately signed up to do it again the next day. The second couple was in Chicago and the woman booked it as a surprise birthday gift for her partner. I was glad I decided to throw on a dress since the other couples were also dressed up — the birthday boy even had on a full suit and fedora.</p><p>Our hosts, Ana and Jorge, were warm and inviting. We all introduced ourselves and then got down to the lesson. Ana and Jorge taught us step-by-step, by first demonstrating the moves a couple of times, then having us each try while they critiqued us, and then trying it again together set to music. The steps slowly built on each other over the course of the hour so it was easy to pick up and they didn't move too fast for us novices. Ana kept it light and fun by continually cracking jokes. </p><p>At the end of class, we each performed a little solo recital of the entire sequence (roughly 20 counts total) and clapped for each other. While we weren't pros by the end, my fiancé and I definitely felt like we were really getting the hang of things. After, Ana and Jorge sent us a video of the lesson along with the music so we could keep practicing.</p><p>Overall, it was a fantastic experience, especially for the price. It was fun connecting with new people and learning a new skill. It all made me even more excited for my second Airbnb experience. However, that is where I ran into a few hiccups.</p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16593079307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="moroccan cooking class airbnb" height="1288" width="1717" msid="75459434" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>When I studied abroad in Barcelona, I also spent a week in Morocco. So I thought it was fitting that my second experience be a <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16593079307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">cooking class with a Moroccan family</a>, which had a 4.95 out of 5-star rating and rave reviews. Once again after signing up, I received a Zoom link, but this time, my instructions included a grocery list.</p><p>We would be making a Moroccan salad and chicken tagine (they noted that in lieu of a traditional tagine, a regular pot would suffice. But if you do want a tagine, <a href="https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/le-creuset-reg-2-qt-moroccan-tagine/118517" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">this one has particularly good reviews</a>). I was worried about being able to get everything I needed with grocery stores low on supplies (hint: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-online-grocery-store" target="_blank" rel="noopener">these are the best places to buy groceries online</a>), but most of the ingredients were straightforward (chicken, carrots, potatoes, etc.) and with the exception of sunflower oil, I was able to find everything. The ingredients totaled $25, which is an extra cost to keep in mind when signing up for a cooking class or another activity that may require you to purchase materials.</p><p>I joined the Zoom link and was welcomed by a husband and wife duo in their gorgeous, tile-covered home kitchen in Marrakesh. Their young son was also present and happily sat in a small chair on the side. This was another group lesson and I was joined by a mom in Chicago and three Swiss friends who usually all get together to cook, but were separately participating as a way to still see each other and cook "together."</p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16593079307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="Airbnb Moroccan cooking class" height="900" width="1200" msid="75459439" hostid="261"></div></a>The first issue I ran into was my tiny kitchen. I have barely any counter space, and finding a spot to place my laptop was challenging.</p><p>As I collected all my ingredients out of the fridge, I immediately realized a bigger problem. My chicken was purchased the day before and was safe according to its sell-by date, but as soon as I opened the package, it smelled terrible and I knew it was bad.</p><p>The class had already started and I couldn't very well ask my Moroccan hosts and the other lovely guests to please wait while I went to the grocery store and waited in line six feet apart from everyone else. So I did what any confrontational-averse, excessively polite person would do: I resolved to smile, say everything was great, and cook an entire meal with rancid chicken. </p><p>My hosts were again warm and inviting, not only walking us through the recipe but also stopping to explain traditional Moroccan cooking pots and extra tips, like how to make preserved lemons. Each step was carefully explained and demonstrated from peeling and dicing potatoes to adding turmeric and ginger to the pot.</p><p>While the dish was cooking, they also happily answered any questions, from inquiries about Ramadan to showing us their terrace.  </p><p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F16593079307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"><div type="image" title="Airbnb Moroccan cooking class" height="3024" width="4032" msid="75459444" hostid="261"></div></a></p><p>It took about an hour to complete the meal as delicious notes of ginger and coriander wafted through my apartment. The chicken turned a lovely golden orange color thanks to the turmeric, almost making me forget it was rotten. At the end it looked so good I even considered taking a bite before realizing what a terrible idea that would be. Instead, I profusely thanked my host, pretended to chew the chicken as I gave a thumbs up and said how delicious it was, ended the Zoom call, and promptly dumped the meal.</p><p>Despite my poultry blunder, I loved the class. It was wonderful to chat with other participants, learn about Moroccan culture, and feel (even if just for an hour) a little more connected to people around the globe. And if dumping my foul fowl in the trash without tasting it and still having a blast isn't a glowing review, I don't know what is.</p><p>My hosts sent the full recipe to us after the class was over. I am happy to report that a couple of days later I bought new chicken and made the dish again — it was as delectable as anticipated.</p><h2>Looking for the best kitchen tools for your own cooking class?</h2><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/essential-kitchen-tools-for-beginners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15 essential tools all beginner cooks need in their kitchen</a></li></ul><h2>The bottom line on Airbnb experiences</h2><p>Despite my mishaps and blunders, I thoroughly enjoyed both <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiencesnces" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Airbnb Experiences</a> and would readily sign up for more. They provided a great way to break up the monotony of my days, provided something to look forward to, and were cheaply priced. </p><p>It was fun not only learning new skills but also connecting with hosts and participants around the world. It offered a chance to feel the human connections and interactions I've been desperately craving, and participate safely in a group activity.</p><p>Both of my experiences were under $20 per person, offering good value, and felt well worth the cost. Though, some classes (like my cooking class) will require additional costs for materials or ingredients.</p><p>Since completing these experiences, my fiancé and I have practiced our tango skills (inspiration for the first dance at our wedding!), and I also shared the Moroccan recipe I made with my mom, which was another nice way to foster connections beyond the experience itself — though I did warn her to double-check her chicken. </p><h2><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fs%2Fexperiencesnces" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow noopener sponsored sponsored">Book an online Airbnb Experience here starting at $10</a>.</h2>

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