Category: Romania
Bran, Home of Dracula’s Castle … notOctober 31, 2009 · Category: Romania
Any tourist who visits Transylvania (western/central Romania) and asks “where’s Dracula?” is likely to be directed... [Read the full story]
An Afternoon around Berlin’s AlexanderplatzOctober 31, 2009 · Category: Berlin
After strolling along the Spree River, standing in awe at the base of the Berliner Dom (Berlin’s celebrated cathedral) and bargaining... [Read the full story]
Izmir: a Welcome Stop on Turkey’s West CoastOctober 30, 2009 · Category: Turkey
Coastal paradise on the azure Aegean, or great crossroads of the ancient world? Or both? Modern day Izmir on Turkey’s west... [Read the full story]
Quiet Naxos, Greece Awakens to TourismOctober 29, 2009 · Category: Greece
We arrived at sunset. The Temple of Apollo, now just a remnant of the original, ancient edifice, clung to a rocky outcrop just... [Read the full story]
Experience Bath, England’s Christmas MarketOctober 27, 2009 · Category: Bath
Roast chestnuts, festive music, mulled wine and shopping ideas galore – these are just some of the ingredients that make up... [Read the full story]
A Saturday in Strasbourg, FranceOctober 26, 2009 · Category: Northeast France
One of the most memorable Saturdays I have ever had was spent strolling around the international city of Strasbourg. Strasbourg... [Read the full story]
Bettys Café Tea Rooms in Harrogate, YorkshireOctober 25, 2009 · Category: The North and Midlands
The British have a longstanding love of afternoon tea and, if you’re visiting Harrogate in Yorkshire, there’s one tea shop... [Read the full story]
St. Petersburg, Russia and its Iconic ArtOctober 24, 2009 · Category: Russia
It was a frigid, bland kind of Tuesday in St. Petersburg. I could not tell if it was colder than the day before, but it was definitely... [Read the full story]
The Italian Picnic, or Eating Cheap in ItalyOctober 23, 2009 · Category: Italy
Whether you’re looking at a five hour train ride, embarking on an afternoon hike, or spending a day at the beach, Italian grocers... [Read the full story]
All Aboard the Touristic Train from Paris to NeversOctober 22, 2009 · Category: Burgundy Region, Paris
Whether you are visiting Paris for business or leisure, you may want to escape the city’s frantic pace for a few days —... [Read the full story]
Our “Win a Free Trip to Europe” RoundupOctober 22, 2009 · Category: Travel News
Every year, I comb the web looking for Free trips to Europe sweepstakes. And, every year, I round up the best offers and post... [Read the full story]
Spain: From Madrid to BenidormOctober 21, 2009 · Category: Madrid
We couldn’t have had a better first few days in Spain. After a 9 am landing on a cool, late-February morning at Madrid’s... [Read the full story]
Follow Brussels’ Many TrailsOctober 20, 2009 · Category: Brussels
Apart from its famous mussels and frites, chocolates and waffles, Brussels, Belgium offers a range of attractions that many visitors... [Read the full story]
Literary Trails: Agatha Christie’s Torquay, DevonOctober 19, 2009 · Category: The South of England
Best-selling crime author, Agatha Christie, hailed from Torquay in Devon, on England’s southwest coast. Literary fans can follow... [Read the full story]
Shopping at London’s Borough MarketOctober 18, 2009 · Category: London
Given the number of perfectly manicured parks across London, indulging in a picnic lunch (weather permitting) is a great way to... [Read the full story]
Exploring the Castle Hill in Graz, AustriaOctober 17, 2009 · Category: Austria
I found myself in Graz quite by accident. What was supposed to be a drive-through was transformed into a day trip of sorts. Not... [Read the full story]
Pamukkale: The Great White Travertine and City of HieropolisOctober 16, 2009 · Category: Turkey
I stand at the foot of the great travertine terrace pools of Pamukkale (also known as Hieropolis) and am awestruck by how out... [Read the full story]
Hunedoara: a True Gothic Transylvanian CastleOctober 15, 2009 · Category: Romania
Hunedoara, Romania is the location of an amazingly well-preserved Gothic castle that looks as if it dropped out of some fairytale.... [Read the full story]
Montmartre, Paris: A Walk With The ArtistsOctober 14, 2009 · Category: Paris
The first time I saw Paris, many years ago, my friends and I headed for Montmartre. We’d seen the movies and heard the stories,... [Read the full story]
Herzogenaurach, Germany: Medieval Roots, with a Modern OutlookOctober 13, 2009 · Category: Bavaria
Herzogenaurach, a charming town in Middle Franconia, Germany has a rich history as a significant medieval center and it also... [Read the full story]
Oulu, Finland’s Air Guitar and Other Summer FestivalsOctober 13, 2009 · Category: Finland
Tiny Oulu, in northern Finland, might never have come to your attention, unless you happen to be an avid hiker and kayaker heading... [Read the full story]
Stockholm Wins Europe’s Greenest City Award for 2010October 12, 2009 · Category: Sweden
Recently, Stockholm, Sweden was ranked the world’s most livable capital city and now it has been awarded Europe’s Greenest... [Read the full story]
The Best Beaches on Italy’s Salento PeninsulaOctober 12, 2009 · Category: Puglia
Nothing says Mediterranean like white-sand beaches, soft wind, and gentle waves. And the Salento peninsula in Italy’s Puglia... [Read the full story]
Walks in Northern Bucharest: Stately Villas and MonumentsOctober 11, 2009 · Category: Romania
Northern Bucharest offers pleasant walks along stately avenues where you can see pre-war mansions, well-tended parks, and interesting... [Read the full story]
Preview London’s 2012 Olympics -Take a Walking TourOctober 10, 2009 · Category: London
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, extensive work and building development is going on in certain... [Read the full story]
Ten Reasons to Visit the Schonbrunn Palace in ViennaOctober 9, 2009 · Category: Vienna
Even in a city of architectural splendour, Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace manages to stand out without much effort. Not a surprising... [Read the full story]
Save in London with The London PassOctober 9, 2009 · Category: London
For over ten years, the London Pass has been available to visitors, but many still are not aware of it. Your London Pass will... [Read the full story]
Montpellier, Urban Old and NewOctober 8, 2009 · Category: Southwest France
Traveling to Montpellier to study French was one of the smarter decisions I’ve made. By the time I left the EuroLingua Institute... [Read the full story]
Oxford Walking Tour: Five Towers and a MeadowOctober 8, 2009 · Category: The North and Midlands
Down through the middle of Oxford, home of England’s oldest university, runs a north-south axis that takes you past interesting... [Read the full story]
Galway – The Stunning Jewel of Ireland’s West CoastOctober 7, 2009 · Category: West Coast
While Dublin pulled well over it’s weight in nightlife craic (an Irish term for fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation),... [Read the full story]
The Cultural and Natural Riches of PatmosOctober 7, 2009 · Category: Patmos
As our ship sailed through the Aegean Sea to the Greek island of Patmos, my excitement began to build. I had read quite a bit... [Read the full story]
Night of Lights and Symphonies: The Sant’Oronzo Festival in Lecce, ItalyOctober 6, 2009 · Category: Puglia
When the large food venders rolled in, I knew this was going to be a big one. Lecce features events of all shapes and sizes on... [Read the full story]
Oxford, England: Where Streets are Broad and HighOctober 5, 2009 · Category: The North and Midlands
To walk in the center of Oxford, a city just fifty miles from London, is to walk in the footsteps of the renowned University... [Read the full story]
Spectacular Ruins: Corfe Castle in England’s DorsetOctober 5, 2009 · Category: The South of England
Corfe Castle in Dorset, England is not only the name of a small village, but also the stunning ruined castle that rises high above... [Read the full story]
Poros Island, a Short Ferry Ride from Athens GreeceOctober 4, 2009 · Category: Greece
With only four days to indulge ourselves in mythological, mysterious Greece, we chose to spend one night in Athens and two nights... [Read the full story]
The Sad Tale of a Forgotten PassportOctober 4, 2009 · Category: General Tips
It’s one of the worst things that can happen while traveling, and it recently happened to an acquaintance of mine. A United... [Read the full story]
The Roma Pass: Skipping the Tourist Lines in RomeOctober 3, 2009 · Category: Rome
The Roma Pass was once a little-known trick of sophisticated travelers, but it has now become a must-have for anyone visiting... [Read the full story]
Is Naples, Italy Worth a Visit?October 2, 2009 · Category: Naples
“You either love it or you hate it,” said a friend of mine. It was the first thing I ever heard about the Italian city of... [Read the full story]
Staying Healthy While Flying InternationallyOctober 2, 2009 · Category: Travel Health and Safety
There are few things more frustrating than the feeling I have had while disembarking from an international flight. My mind is... [Read the full story]
Siena, Italy: Tuscany’s Medieval TreasureOctober 1, 2009 · Category: Tuscany
Fleas are responsible for the charm that draws admiring visitors to Siena. That’s because the damage they caused back in 1348... [Read the full story]
Bilbao: Guggenheim, Tapas and Basque BeautyOctober 1, 2009 · Category: Basque Region
The fused scents of cigar smoke, charred wet stone and centuries of Basque history permeate the seven streets of the Casco Viejo,... [Read the full story]
