Category: Barcelona
Barcelona’s Treasures: its Art and ArchitectureJanuary 30, 2009 · Category: Barcelona
Barcelona is home to some of the most stunning art and architecture in Spain. It seems that everywhere you look there’s another... [Read the full story]
The Outer Islands of VeniceJanuary 29, 2009 · Category: Venice
The best of Venice can be seen in two days. So, if you’d like a different experience after the bustle of Venice, you may... [Read the full story]
New High-Speed Trains in ItalyJanuary 28, 2009 · Category: Travel News
Rail Europe has announced that Italy’s train system, Trenitalia, has just completed an extensive overhaul of their network... [Read the full story]
Wonderful, Wonderful CopenhagenJanuary 28, 2009 · Category: Denmark
“Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen, salty old queen of the sea….” On my first trip to Europe, as a teenager,... [Read the full story]
Le Marais, Paris: Where History Meets UpbeatJanuary 27, 2009 · Category: Paris
There are many faces of Paris. There is the majestic Paris with wide avenues, luxurious boutiques, grandiose parks and imposing... [Read the full story]
Cooking Classes in ItalyJanuary 26, 2009 · Category: Italy
Italy is synonymous with good wine and good food. Regional specialties vary – from bistecca alla fiorentina in Tuscany to pizza... [Read the full story]
Exploring Italy’s Cinque TerreJanuary 24, 2009 · Category: Northern Italy
Italy’s Cinque Terre offers one of the country’s most stunning coastlines. Cinque Terre means “Five Lands” and is a collection... [Read the full story]
Visit a Happy Place: Copenhagen, DenmarkJanuary 23, 2009 · Category: Denmark
This year, when trying to beat the winter blahs, why not try something a little different than the typical tropical locations?... [Read the full story]
Tenerife: Spain’s Botanic TreasureJanuary 22, 2009 · Category: Canary Islands
The best-known of Spain’s Canary Islands is Tenerife, its touristic fame established nearly a century ago by the British... [Read the full story]
Tuscany for LoversJanuary 21, 2009 · Category: Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most romantic places in Europe, and is therefore high on the list of honeymooners or others looking to take... [Read the full story]
Öland, Sweden’s Enchanting IslandJanuary 20, 2009 · Category: Sweden
One of Europe’s longest bridges (6,072 meters) stretches from Kalmar, on Sweden’s southeastern coast, to the island of Öland.... [Read the full story]
Inviting Edinburgh HotelsJanuary 19, 2009 · Category: Edinburgh
Widely regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, Edinburgh never ceases to astound the visitor with its beauty.... [Read the full story]
Glasgow Hotel GuideJanuary 16, 2009 · Category: Glasgow
In Celtic, Glasgow means “a dear green place” and that it is, although a bit less green since its naming. With a proud... [Read the full story]
Wine Touring in Spain’s Rioja RegionJanuary 14, 2009 · Category: Spain
The Rioja region (in the north central part of the country) is Spain’s most famous wine-producing area. While there are over... [Read the full story]
Visit the Sights in Trento, ItalyJanuary 14, 2009 · Category: Northern Italy
While many travelers to Italy are very happy to stroll the streets of Florence, get lost in the maze of Venice, or tour the ruins... [Read the full story]
Kalmar: Sweden’s Castle by the SeaJanuary 13, 2009 · Category: Sweden
Kalmar Castle, in Sweden, is tranquil now, and murmuring tourists make the only sounds on cobblestones that rang with horses’... [Read the full story]
Europe’s Spas: Getting Naked With the LocalsJanuary 12, 2009 · Category: Europe
Europeans are nothing if not total hedonists. They love good food, good wine, and at the end of the day, they love a good spa.... [Read the full story]
Dublin Hotel RecommendationsJanuary 8, 2009 · Category: Dublin
Dublin - a city of and for the young and young at heart – is a party paradise. No matter where you stay, you are not far... [Read the full story]
Favorite Amsterdam HotelsJanuary 7, 2009 · Category: Amsterdam
With a rich history dating back to the 14th century, Amsterdam is an international city and the cultural/financial center of... [Read the full story]
A Lot to Love in Spain’s AndaluciaJanuary 6, 2009 · Category: Spain
Only a thorough-going sourpuss could fail to find something to love about Andalucia. Spain’s southwestern region encompasses... [Read the full story]
Seville: Fiestas, Siestas, and Sidewalk CafesJanuary 5, 2009 · Category: Seville
Seville, on the River Guadalquivir in Andalusia (Spanish Andalucia), is my favorite city in Spain (so far). Lush and sensual,... [Read the full story]
Literary Café Culture in EuropeJanuary 3, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
The beautiful photographs and interesting stories in the book, Grand Literary Cafés of Europe, by Noel Fitch, provide both the... [Read the full story]
St. Germain en Laye, Paris’s Royal SuburbJanuary 1, 2009 · Category: Paris
St. Germain en Laye is an elegant, royal town, located just a short drive (or RER line #1trip) from Paris. Founded in 1020, St... [Read the full story]
