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Rick Steves · 10 Aug 2013

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  1. Our reading

    Americans have the shortest vacations in the industrial world.

    Their wordsAmericans get the shortest vacations in the industrial world.

  2. Our reading

    London, York, Bath, and Edinburgh are the most interesting cities in Britain.

    Their wordsLondon, York, Bath, and Edinburgh are the most interesting cities in Britain.

  3. Our reading

    The Blarney Stone, Spain's Costa del Sol resorts, and the French Riviera in July and August are among Europe's most overrated spots.

    Their wordsTune out the hype around Ireland's Blarney Stone (slobbered on by countless tourists to get the "gift of gab"), Spain's Costa del Sol resorts, and the French Riviera in July and August. These are among Europe's most overrated spots.

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