Even in the winter, there's nothing quite like Paris.

There's a different feeling in the winter time in Paris.

The night falls more quickly, which makes, in my opinion, Paris more romantic.

Hi, I'm Rick Steeves.

Today on Travel with Rick Steeves, we learn how to best enjoy the city of light in the winter,

when the temperature drops and the tourist crowds thin out, but the timeless magic remains.

And around the world, people are ushering in the new year with

resolutions, rituals, and some great parties. Total strangers can turn up at your door

and everyone's welcome. We're checking in the hour ahead with friends from around the world to hear how they're greeting the new year, from Reykjavik to Rio.

They purify themselves for the new year and then go right back on the beach and samba all night.

While in Turkey, the street parties come with a special bonus.

You get free ride by the police on New Year's Eve.

I think it's going to be a good year wherever you call home. So stick around

for the party. It's Travel with Rick Steves. Oh, The coolest New Year's party in town might just be on your radio for the hour ahead.

Today on Travel with Rick Steves, we're having an international New Year's celebration

with friends from around the world, and we're finding out how they're ringing in the new year.

You might discover some fun traditions or even superstitions that you'll want to adopt for

your own holiday observances.

First, let's take a detour to Paris for insider tips on how to really enjoy the city during the winter months.

Compared to summer, the tour buses are few, the romantic nights are long and sporting a stylish scarf is just one of the ways you'll get to blend in

Our phone number is 877-333 Rick and you can post your travel tips about wintertime Paris or

about New Year's around the world in our radio message board at Rick steves

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