Category: General Tips
How to Conquer (or at Least Control) a Fear of FlyingApril 30, 2009 · Category: General Tips
Flying can be a nerve-wracking or unpleasant experience for many people for a variety of reasons – motion sickness, bland airplane... [Read the full story]
When in France, Try Speaking a Little FrenchApril 29, 2009 · Category: General Tips
In my years traveling and working in France, I’ve observed many Americans clumsily attempt to craft phrases in French while... [Read the full story]
Air Europa adds Flight to Tenerif from MiamiApril 29, 2009 · Category: Travel News
Air Europa will soon launch its second international service from the United States. On June 20, weekly service from Miami (MIA)... [Read the full story]
A Weekend in Ostend, BelgiumApril 28, 2009 · Category: Belgium
On the way to Ostend—an hour train ride from Brussels — I was reading Jules Verne’s classic Around the World in Eighty Days.... [Read the full story]
Eze—The Peak of the Cote d’ AzurApril 27, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur
Nice may have its boardwalk along the deep blue sea and Monaco its glitzy casinos, but in between, perched high on a rocky outcrop,... [Read the full story]
Reykjavik Dining and Drinking GuideApril 26, 2009 · Category: Iceland
For a small city of only about 200,000 people, Reykjavik has a disproportionately large number of restaurants and bars. You’ll... [Read the full story]
Exploring Split, Croatia’s Old TownApril 24, 2009 · Category: Croatia
My love for Croatia’s Istrian peninsula is well documented, so I thought I’d mix it up a bit this week and introduce you to... [Read the full story]
Outdoor Adventures in IcelandApril 23, 2009 · Category: Iceland
Iceland’s varied topography and beautiful landscapes makes it an ideal place for the outdoor and adventure enthusiast. Long... [Read the full story]
The World’s Smallest Town: Hum, CroatiaApril 22, 2009 · Category: Croatia
With its Italian flavour and the sparkling sea, Croatia’s Istrian Coast is a tourist magnet. The true magic of Istria , however,... [Read the full story]
Ajaccio: Napoleonic Sights in CorsicaApril 21, 2009 · Category: Southeast France
The names of the streets, the monuments, the statues, everything in Ajaccio, Corsica evokes the memory of Napoleon Bonaparte.... [Read the full story]
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin WallApril 20, 2009 · Category: Berlin
As hard as it is for some of us to believe, this November 9 it will have been twenty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.... [Read the full story]
Maastricht – the Netherlands’ Oldest CityApril 19, 2009 · Category: The Netherlands
Maastricht is located in that tiny bit of land stretching out to the south of the Netherlands, a narrow strip of land in between... [Read the full story]
Review of Trattoria La Grotta – Cortona, ItalyApril 17, 2009 · Category: Tuscany
Trattoria La Grotta is situated right off the main square of Piazza della Republica in the southern Tuscany town of Cortona,... [Read the full story]
Reykjavik Up Close City GuideApril 16, 2009 · Category: Iceland
Reykjavik is Iceland’s capital and largest city. In fact, of the approximately 300,000 people who live in Iceland, about 200,000... [Read the full story]
Broaden Your Palate With Traditional Irish FoodApril 15, 2009 · Category: Ireland
The people of Ireland have long celebrated their culture and strong national identity through music and food. Yes, food! Many... [Read the full story]
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer for the Gypsies’ PilgrimageApril 14, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the coast of southwestern France, is a village steeped in legend, history, and tradition that lives... [Read the full story]
Iceland’s Natural WondersApril 13, 2009 · Category: Iceland
Iceland abounds with natural wonders. It sits at the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian continental plates. The... [Read the full story]
Grozjnan, Croatia: A City Steeped in ArtApril 10, 2009 · Category: Croatia
Croatia’s Istrian peninsula is a treasure trove of tiny hilltop towns. Sprinkled across green valleys and luscious vineyards,... [Read the full story]
Top Ten Things To Do in ManchesterApril 9, 2009 · Category: The North and Midlands
Manchester, situated in the north of England, is often considered the nations ‘second city’, or the city to rival London. This... [Read the full story]
Spain’s Sublime AlhambraApril 8, 2009 · Category: Andalucia
The Alhambra, a place of fable and romance, is a world wonder that lives up to expectations. Set on a hill overlooking Granada,... [Read the full story]
Zagreb’s Squares: Croatian TreasuresApril 7, 2009 · Category: Croatia
The easiest and most authentic way to experience Zagreb is at one of her many town squares. These little pockets across the city... [Read the full story]
Tip for Easy Conversion of Celsius to FahrenheitApril 5, 2009 · Category: Climate and Weather
When traveling to Europe, you will notice that all the temperatures are stated in Celsius. Since Americans are accustomed to... [Read the full story]
Chartes, France: City of Lights and PerfumeApril 4, 2009 · Category: Northwest France
The small city of Chartres, an hour’s train ride southwest from Paris, is most famous for its wondrous cathedral. Certainly... [Read the full story]
France’s Fontevraud Abbey, Tomb of a QueenApril 2, 2009 · Category: France
Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, near the Vienne River in the Loire Valley, is the largest abbey in France. Built in the early 12th... [Read the full story]
Family Fun in ViennaApril 1, 2009 · Category: Vienna
Vienna may seem like the place for cafe culture, but it offers so much more. Families of all ages will enjoy the many opportunities... [Read the full story]
