Category: Travel News
A View into the Hotel Room of the FutureDecember 30, 2008 · Category: Travel News
The BBC has traveled to the Fraunhofer Institute in Duisburg, Germany to see a prototype for the “hotel room of the future.”... [Read the full story]
Brussels: the EU’s Stylish CapitalDecember 27, 2008 · Category: Belgium
As home seat of the European Commission, Brussels is unofficially the capital of Europe. Although the European Union does not... [Read the full story]
Hunting for Nessie in Loch NessDecember 26, 2008 · Category: Scotland
As you arrive at the ruins of Urquhart Castle in the rural highlands of Scotland, the picturesque scene of deep dark blue waters... [Read the full story]
Toledo, Spain: a World Heritage GemDecember 25, 2008 · Category: Toledo
Wander the maze of narrow, crooked streets in Toledo, Spain, and you’ll find a cultural or historical marvel on almost... [Read the full story]
Guide to Biking in AmsterdamDecember 22, 2008 · Category: Amsterdam
In a city where bikes outnumber people, it is no surprise that bike rentals are high on the priority list of every Amsterdam tourist.... [Read the full story]
Kissing the Blarney StoneDecember 20, 2008 · Category: Ireland
Ever thought about lying down on your back, leaning your head backwards over the edge of a castle tower, and puckering up to a... [Read the full story]
Magical Madrid’s Attractions, Hotels and RestaurantsDecember 19, 2008 · Category: Madrid
Madrid was a sleepy village until the Moors invaded back in the 9th century, but it’s wide awake now with many unique attractions.... [Read the full story]
Berlin-Brandenburg’s Explosive PastDecember 18, 2008 · Category: Berlin
A few days ago, December 15, 2008, several bombs were discovered hidden in a Parisian luxury department store. At this moment,... [Read the full story]
Dublin Dining GuideDecember 17, 2008 · Category: Dublin
Your first impressions of Dublin might be somewhat beer and bar-focused; however, as a result of years of economic boom, the city... [Read the full story]
Bruges: Belgium’s Fairytale CityDecember 15, 2008 · Category: Belgium
Bruges is a fairytale paradise in the tiny European country of Belgium. Stepping off the train at the station, you are immediately... [Read the full story]
Christmas Markets in FlorenceDecember 13, 2008 · Category: Florence
As the skies darken in Italy in the first week of December, the holiday lights of Florence sparkle up the night. Draped over... [Read the full story]
Ski Trips in Kitzbühel, Austria – Surprisingly EconomicalDecember 10, 2008 · Category: Austria
Winter has arrived and for us skiers it is time to decide where to take our annual ski trip. Many travelers immediately write... [Read the full story]
The Greek Isles: Naxos and MykonosDecember 10, 2008 · Category: Greece
Aboard the FlyingCat4, we left lovely Santorini and skimmed the waves for 3 hours to Naxos. Our first impressive sight was the... [Read the full story]
Keukenhof: Holland in BloomDecember 8, 2008 · Category: Leiden
Keukenhof, Dutch for “kitchen garden”, is the world’s largest flower garden. With over 7 million flower bulbs planted in... [Read the full story]
The Greek Isles: Spectacular SantoriniDecember 6, 2008 · Category: Greece
Hundreds of islands dot the Aegean Sea, and who wouldn’t love to visit them all? But time-wary travelers have to choose,... [Read the full story]
The Pazzi Conspiracy: A Tour Through FlorenceDecember 5, 2008 · Category: Florence
It’s one of the most dramatic stories in 15th-century Florence. In 1478, the Pazzi, a well-established Florentine banking family,... [Read the full story]
England’s White Cliffs CountryDecember 3, 2008 · Category: England
If gazing out from France across the English Channel to neighboring England, one is met with a wondrous site: a wall of white... [Read the full story]
Crete: A Feast for the SensesDecember 2, 2008 · Category: Greece
A one-hour flight from Athens to Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, dropped us near Heraklion, a bustling, noisy town I... [Read the full story]
Augsburg, Germany: a Roman MasterpieceDecember 1, 2008 · Category: Bavaria
A visit to Augsburg, Germany takes you back in time. There is evidence of settlements along the Lech and Danube Rivers existing... [Read the full story]
