Category: Northern Italy
Locanda dell’Isola Comacina, A Restaurant Like No OtherMay 31, 2009 · Category: Northern Italy
Comacina, a quiet, pleasant island in Lake Como, holds one of Italy’s lesser-known treasures: Locanda dell’Isola Comacina.... [Read the full story]
Top Tips for The Hague, NetherlandsMay 30, 2009 · Category: The Netherlands
Let’s start by clearing out the confusion. Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, but The Hague (Den Haag or... [Read the full story]
Exploring England’s Dorset: The Town of SherborneMay 29, 2009 · Category: The South of England
The town of Sherborne, in northwest Dorset, is relatively small, but it’s oozing in character and has plenty to see and do.... [Read the full story]
A Non-Golfer’s Guide to St Andrews, ScotlandMay 28, 2009 · Category: Scotland
Having lived in the ancient town of St Andrews for more than twelve months without once swinging a club, I assure you that its... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: Dole by BoatMay 28, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
Our home port, St Jean de Losne, France, is unusual in that there is easy access to several waterways: the Burgundy Canal, the... [Read the full story]
Rovinj: A Jewel on Croatia’s Istrian CoastMay 27, 2009 · Category: Croatia
My first glimpse of Rovinj was of a large, whitewashed church close to the old town; a weathered nun, oblivious to the staring... [Read the full story]
The Tastes of Paris: Rue Mouffetard and BeyondMay 27, 2009 · Category: Paris
In the summer of 2006, I found myself staying at the Citadines in Paris’ Place d’Italie, teaching a month-long summer language... [Read the full story]
The Best of Birmingham, EnglandMay 26, 2009 · Category: England
Birmingham, a bustling city in the middle of the English countryside, often competes with Manchester as England’s second city... [Read the full story]
Exploring the Irish Traditions of GalwayMay 26, 2009 · Category: Ireland
On the west coast of Ireland lies Galway, the fourth largest city in the country. The city is known as the culture capital of... [Read the full story]
Musee du Luxembourg: A Paris Must-SeeMay 25, 2009 · Category: Paris
I love the small museums of Paris; the Orangerie, located in the Tuilleries, has two fantastic oval rooms with Monet’s Water... [Read the full story]
Motovun, Croatia: Movies and Much MoreMay 25, 2009 · Category: Croatia
A visit to Istria’s Mirna River Valley is a must for two reasons: its truffle-rich forests and its memorable hilltop towns.... [Read the full story]
Spain’s White Hill TownsMay 24, 2009 · Category: Andalucia
The Andalusia area of southern Spain is home to dozens of charming small towns, referred to as the White Hill Towns because of... [Read the full story]
England’s Dartmoor Prison MuseumMay 23, 2009 · Category: England
The Dartmoor National Park, located in Devon, in southwest England, spans 368 sq miles and is characterised by its rugged moors,... [Read the full story]
Celebrating Bastille Day Parisian-StyleMay 22, 2009 · Category: Paris
Bastille Day, the French Fête Nationale (National Celebration) takes place each year on July 14th. This day commemorates the... [Read the full story]
Exploring Lisbon, Portugal: Nature in the CityMay 21, 2009 · Category: Lisbon
Whether at the Jardim Zoológico, the Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa , or the Parque das Nações and its nearby Oceanário... [Read the full story]
Sundays in FranceMay 21, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
Whether you are in Paris or a small village, Sundays in France seem to have a similar pace. Our life in St. Jean de Losne the... [Read the full story]
Hanging out in Cardiff, WalesMay 20, 2009 · Category: Wales
Cardiff has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a Roman fort in approximately 75AD. Officially the Welsh capital since... [Read the full story]
Italy’s Enchanting Isle of CapriMay 20, 2009 · Category: Italy
At the souvenir stand, the music boxes play “Isle of Capri” all day, every day. The vendor wears a pained expression. For... [Read the full story]
Visiting Ireland’s Killarney National ParkMay 19, 2009 · Category: Ireland
Killarney National Park is a beautiful and massive park tucked away in the far southwest corner of Ireland. Surrounding the shores... [Read the full story]
An Unforgettable Ride: Biking from Blois to Chambord in France’s Loire ValleyMay 19, 2009 · Category: Northwest France
In the summer of 2006, I experienced the Loire Valley as I never had before, on a bike. Though there are various types and levels... [Read the full story]
Easy Day-Trips from MadridMay 18, 2009 · Category: Spain
Surrounded by a trifecta of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Madrid’s central location and status as a transportation hub within... [Read the full story]
Exploring Dorset: The Sherborne CastlesMay 17, 2009 · Category: The South of England
If you’re in the Dorset area of southwest England, then it’s well worth scheduling a visit to the town of Sherborne – especially... [Read the full story]
Impressions of Leuven, BelgiumMay 16, 2009 · Category: Belgium
Most of my visit to Leuven was in the evening, so it was a mood-oriented experience. On a long walk through the blue Leuven dusk,... [Read the full story]
How I Became a Culinary TravelerMay 15, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
I have been fascinated by global cultures and global cuisine for as long as I can remember. I vividly recall salivating over... [Read the full story]
Opatija Riviera: Where Croatia Tourism BeganMay 14, 2009 · Category: Croatia
Over the course of summer, millions of tourists make their way to Croatia, fueling the local multi-billion Euro tourism industry.... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: First Days AboardMay 14, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
As anticipated, it took a couple of days to sort out our living spaces. The books were in the food compartment, the bedding on... [Read the full story]
Walking Scotland’s Fife Coastal Path: Anstruther to CrailMay 13, 2009 · Category: Scotland
The Fife Coastal Path is an 82-mi/132-km trail that runs along the southern and eastern coasts of Fife from North Queensferry... [Read the full story]
Finding the Perfect Apartment Rental in EuropeMay 12, 2009 · Category: General Tips
Renting an apartment is becoming a popular lodging choice for those traveling overseas. Not only can it save you money, but it... [Read the full story]
Instow, England: North Devon’s Hidden GemMay 11, 2009 · Category: England
The North Devon coast of England is blessed with many picturesque villages, gorgeous beaches and stunning coastlines, but one... [Read the full story]
Trogir, Croatia: Carved Out of History and StoneMay 10, 2009 · Category: Croatia
The museum-town of Trogir is located on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Surrounded by a sparkling sea and 2300 years of history,... [Read the full story]
Discovering Paris TheaterMay 9, 2009 · Category: From The Road, Paris
One of my favorite things to do when visiting Paris is to see a play, whether at the illustrious Comédie Française or at one... [Read the full story]
Bulgaria’s Rila MonasteryMay 8, 2009 · Category: Bulgaria
Spring is a wonderful time to see Rila Monastery, a UNESCO Heritage site and a place that not only tops any must-see list in the... [Read the full story]
Budget Dining in France – Try a BrasserieMay 7, 2009 · Category: France
During my second stint in France, I worked as an English teacher at a lycée (high school) near St. Tropez. Needless to say,... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: Arrival in St. Jean de LosneMay 6, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
For over eight years, Neil and Joan have been spending their summers cruising the canals and rivers of Western Europe aboard their... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: How We Got StartedMay 6, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
A number of people have asked us how we came to be boating on the canals and rivers of Europe. Here is the short version: In... [Read the full story]
Spain’s Best Culinary ExperiencesMay 6, 2009 · Category: Spain
Spain is a culinary wonderland as diverse in tastes as it is in landscape and culture. From the hot, dry south of the Andalusia... [Read the full story]
Check Out Our New Feature: Boating in FranceMay 6, 2009 · Category: News and Views
Our writers, Joan and Neil Malling, own a motor cruiser in France and have spent the last several summers cruising the canals... [Read the full story]
Chamonix, France: an Alpine PlaygroundMay 5, 2009 · Category: Southeast France
Chamonix, France, near the Italian border, lies at the base of Mt. Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe (more than 4700... [Read the full story]
Exploring the Old Quarter of Portugal’s SintraMay 4, 2009 · Category: Portugal
The perfect weekend or day-trip destination for backpackers, café romantics, and families alike, Portugal’s Sintra offers its... [Read the full story]
Jump Into France’s Soothing WatersMay 3, 2009 · Category: France
Thalasso Therapy, a tradition that comes to us all the way from Ancient Greece, (thalasso is Greek for sea) is gaining increased... [Read the full story]
Musings on Via dei Cimatori in FlorenceMay 2, 2009 · Category: Florence
It is just before noon on a bright and clear Wednesday afternoon, and I am on the hunt for a new street. Crossing Piazza della... [Read the full story]
England Celebrates 200 Years of Charles DarwinMay 1, 2009 · Category: England
Darwin! Several cities around the world are celebrating the great man who revolutionized our way of thinking of the human species. ... [Read the full story]
