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It's summer; time to visit Europe! Except that lately, Europe seems to have gone bonkers—even more than usual. Strikes and fuel shortages in France; flooding in France and Germany; travel advisories and the Brexit vote. This week, we break down news from the Old Country, and offer suggestions on how to prepare for inconveniences both standard and off-the-menu. We also reminisce on some of our favorite reasons to go, and tell you why we think it's worth it, even if there's a bit of frustration along the way.

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