This summer’s 2024 Olympics kick off on Friday, July 26, in Paris, with the City of Light hosting the opening ceremonies and hoping against hope that the River Seine will be safe enough for swimming. Dating back some 3,000 years, the most prominent sporting event in history began in ancient Greece, where athletes – naked … Read more
While American athletes eat their Olympic gold medals, NBC is celebrating a platinum haul in ad dollars. NBCUniversal said Wednesday that it broke its record for ad sales with its coverage of the Paris Summer Games, beating the previous mark of $1.25 billion amassed during the last Olympics in Tokyo. The media giant declined to … Read more
Olympic athletes may be sleeping on viral “anti-sex” cardboard beds and eating in industrial-sized dining halls, but guests at the summer games may be living in the lap of luxury. If you’re planning a visit to Paris – for the international sporting extravaganza from 26 July to 11 August, the Paralympic Games from 28 August … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you purchase through our links. Olympic fever is high, and if you’re lucky enough to be heading to Paris to watch the world’s best athletes compete for gold, then you’ll want to beat the heat in patriotic style. Having a Euro travel kit … Read more