Category: General Tips
Free Lodging in EuropeJune 30, 2009 · Category: General Tips
Budget travel is not just for students; there are lots of ways to travel in Europe on a budget without staying in a dorm or hostel.... [Read the full story]
A Stop in Lourdes, FranceJune 30, 2009 · Category: Southwest France
On a recent trip to France, I made it a point to stop in Lourdes. To be quite honest, Lourdes had never really been on my radar... [Read the full story]
White Knuckled Ride to the Place with no Horizon: the Amalfi CoastJune 29, 2009 · Category: Amalfi Coast
Dodging cars, trucks and vespas along precarious one-lane hairpin bends, the bus ride along Italy’s Amalfi Coast brings... [Read the full story]
Fitness and Fun in Interlaken, SwitzerlandJune 29, 2009 · Category: Switzerland
Interlaken is one of Switzerland’s best destinations for visitors to get outdoors, breathe the fresh Swiss air, and explore... [Read the full story]
Gladiators and Madators and Bono… Oh My! The Roman Amphitheater of Nîmes, FranceJune 28, 2009 · Category: Southwest France
The city of Nîmes is located in Southwest France and is the capital of the Gard Department in the Cévennes Region. Among tourists,... [Read the full story]
Belgium’s Medieval City of GhentJune 27, 2009 · Category: Belgium
We’ve sung the praises of Bruges, Belgium’s Fairytale City. But Bruges charming sister village, Ghent, should not be missed... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: Boating LifestylesJune 26, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
We meet a lot of people while boating in France. As Americans, we are foreigners—but most other boaters cruising the inland... [Read the full story]
Captivating Carcassonne, FranceJune 25, 2009 · Category: Southwest France
I enjoy revisiting places I went to in France during my younger years now that I am an adult. It has reinforced for me the notion... [Read the full story]
Taking the Overnight Train in EuropeJune 25, 2009 · Category: General Tips
If you’re planning a packed itinerary in Europe, one of the best ways to maximize your time and save money is by taking an overnight... [Read the full story]
Summer Literary Festivals in the UKJune 24, 2009 · Category: England
The summer months in the UK are typically the time when festival fever is fully in force. But, as well as the popular music festivals,... [Read the full story]
Lunchtime at Le Kaiku in St. Jean de Luz, FranceJune 24, 2009 · Category: Southwest France
My husband and I wanted to take our good friend out for lunch on his last day with us in France. Knowing that he really enjoyed... [Read the full story]
Hiking, Biking and Lodging on Scotland’s Isle of SkyeJune 23, 2009 · Category: Scotland
“Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing . . . over the sea to Skye.” So goes the Skye Boat Song, commemorating Bonnie... [Read the full story]
A Preview of the 2009 Edinburgh, Scotland Fringe FestivalJune 23, 2009 · Category: Edinburgh
It’s that time of year again, when the city of Edinburgh doubles in size as tourists from around the world arrive for the annual... [Read the full story]
Enjoy Peaceful Belfast in Northern IrelandJune 22, 2009 · Category: Ireland
Years ago, sipping on a pint of Guinness in Belfast’s historic Crown Bar would have qualified as high-risk adventure travel.... [Read the full story]
Satisfying Italian Eats at Strada in LondonJune 22, 2009 · Category: London
Searching for some good noontime nourishment after a full morning of London sightseeing and shopping near Oxford Circus, my husband... [Read the full story]
When in Belgium…Eat WafflesJune 21, 2009 · Category: Belgium
Belgium is best known for its gorgeous chocolate and beer products, but another key culinary delight is the humble waffle. If... [Read the full story]
Lovely Lucerne, SwitzerlandJune 20, 2009 · Category: Switzerland
Nestled next to the gorgeous Lake Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most popular tourist destinations for both locals and foreigners:... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: The Burgundy Canal to DijonJune 19, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
Last week we decided we needed some time out of port and on the canal, so we headed up the Burgundy Canal towards Dijon. We have... [Read the full story]
Enchanting Istanbul, TurkeyJune 18, 2009 · Category: Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It straddles not only two continents, but two cultures as well. Home... [Read the full story]
The Islands of ScotlandJune 17, 2009 · Category: Scotland
Scotland has nearly 800 islands, many of which are uninhabited. The islands are divided into main groupings, which include the... [Read the full story]
Europe’s Best River CruisesJune 16, 2009 · Category: Cruising
Cruising in Europe doesn’t mean you are limited to the ocean on large mega-ships. River cruises are a great way to see a variety... [Read the full story]
Unexpected Delights: Istanbul, TurkeyJune 16, 2009 · Category: Turkey
Due to a strange, yet fortuitous, turn of events during a trip to Greece, I found myself in Istanbul, Turkey for two days with... [Read the full story]
Brussels’ Futuristic AtomiumJune 15, 2009 · Category: Belgium
When you’re driving on the outskirts of Brussels, you can’t help but see the Atomium structure. A huge, futuristic design,... [Read the full story]
Literary Trails: Jane Austen’s HampshireJune 12, 2009 · Category: The South of England
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of Hampshire’s best known novelists. For those keen to link... [Read the full story]
It Was Greek to Me: The Real Greek in London’s Covent GardenJune 11, 2009 · Category: London
One of the best parts about visiting a truly international city, such as London, is the wide variety of cuisines available; the... [Read the full story]
Viareggio, Italy—A Cooling Escape from FlorenceJune 11, 2009 · Category: Florence
It is July and you are staying in Florence for a week. You rush from museum to cool museum to escape the suffocating heat. The... [Read the full story]
The Golden Oven in London’s Soho: A Restaurant ReviewJune 10, 2009 · Category: London
As we were planning our trip to London last October, one of the things I was most excited about was the excellent Indian food... [Read the full story]
Glastonbury, England: Where King Arthur Meets Bruce SpringsteenJune 10, 2009 · Category: The South of England
Glastonbury, England in Somerset about 120 miles from London, has a long history – a mixture of legends, sacred sites,... [Read the full story]
Villas and Gardens of Italy’s Borromean IslandsJune 9, 2009 · Category: Northern Italy
The amazing sculptures and gardens on Isola Bella and Isola Madre, in Northern Italy’s Lake Maggiore, show what aristocratic... [Read the full story]
Le Grand Voyage: An Insightful French FilmJune 9, 2009 · Category: France, Views and Opinions
In his directorial debut, Ismaël Ferroukhi give us the story of Reda (Nicolas Cazalé), a young man from the south of France... [Read the full story]
Palma de Mallorca – Pearl of the MediterraneanJune 8, 2009 · Category: Balearic Islands
Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic islands, has it all – fantastic sandy beaches, hiking trails in the mountains, jetset... [Read the full story]
Images of Paris: The Legacy of Robert DoisneauJune 8, 2009 · Category: Paris
For over 60 years Robert Doisneau was committed to capturing “les petits moments de bonheur de la vie quotidienne” (small... [Read the full story]
How to Take Travel Photographs Like a ProJune 7, 2009 · Category: General Tips
You’re on a trip, and there it is before your eyes: the most beautiful, unique, interesting or amazing thing you’ve ever seen.... [Read the full story]
European Hip HopJune 6, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
From the U.S. to Senegal, Italy to Japan, Cuba to Australia and all of the various locales in between, hip hop has become a worldwide... [Read the full story]
Exploring Bilbao, Spain: A Paradise for Foodies and Art LoversJune 5, 2009 · Category: Basque Region
After writing a paper on the Bilbao Guggenheim for a contemporary art history course in graduate school, I knew I had to get there... [Read the full story]
Why We “Kiffe” French Author Fazia GuèneJune 5, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
There’s plenty to love about this young French literary sensation I first came across the work of Faiza Guène while preparing... [Read the full story]
The Bairros of Lisbon, Portugal: BelémJune 4, 2009 · Category: Lisbon
Hundreds of years of history and culture have built up around the Portuguese waterfront that launched some of the world’s greatest... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: Starting the Boating SeasonJune 4, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
While I always look forward to the boating season, I find it hard to be enthusiastic about the first couple of weeks. Early... [Read the full story]
World Heritage Sites in CroatiaJune 3, 2009 · Category: Croatia
Croatia is blessed with a rich history and great natural beauty, and the state ensures that these treasures are well preserved,... [Read the full story]
England’s Lively LiverpoolJune 2, 2009 · Category: England
The word Liverpool alone is enough to summon up a wealth of exciting images. And as one of England’s most exciting cities –... [Read the full story]
Why I’m “Soldes” on Shopping in ParisJune 2, 2009 · Category: Paris
When I was living in France, I used to count down the days (and save my centimes) to two exhilarating periods of sales in the... [Read the full story]
Granada, Spain: City of Culture, Castles and CuisineJune 1, 2009 · Category: Andalucia
While planning what was supposed to be a trip to Spain and Morocco, I scheduled a 1-day stop in Granada, Spain. After sampling... [Read the full story]
Paris’ Quai Branly Museum: Collections and ControversyJune 1, 2009 · Category: Paris
For many reasons, Paris’ Quai Branly has caused much controversy among the French and international visitors. Despite (or... [Read the full story]
