Category: Andorra
Andorra: A Green Winter HavenFebruary 28, 2010 · Category: Andorra
You are climbing to your room in snow shoes and seeing the stars through a hole in your igloo! No, you are not in Alaska or on... [Read the full story]
The Maritime City of La Rochelle, FranceFebruary 27, 2010 · Category: Southwest France
Easily accessible by train, La Rochelle, France is a popular destination for European tourists. This coastal town has something... [Read the full story]
The Flavors of Puglia’s AntipastiFebruary 26, 2010 · Category: Puglia
Puglia’s Cuisine is seafood rich and fresh, and that includes Puglia’s antipasti. Ricotta-stuffed mozzarella, swordfish... [Read the full story]
The Allure of the AzoresFebruary 25, 2010 · Category: Portugal
The plane is descending, flying low over a volcano. Steam rises. Cat, my youngest daughter, is excited. “Look, you guys! The... [Read the full story]
Discovering Bordeaux, FranceFebruary 24, 2010 · Category: Southwest France
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River, located in Southwest France. Of course, one of the first things that comes to mind... [Read the full story]
Dining at Vini e Cucina Restaurant in Bari, ItalyFebruary 23, 2010 · Category: Puglia
Baresi cuisine focuses on vegetables, hearty pasta, and roasted meats and it is often served family-style. To get the full effect,... [Read the full story]
Gherla: Romania’s Baroque Town with a Modern TwistFebruary 22, 2010 · Category: Romania
Gherla, Romania is a town with 24,000 inhabitants and a character all of its own. Its downtown is little changed since it was... [Read the full story]
“Basque”ing in the Culture of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and San SébastianFebruary 21, 2010 · Category: Basque Region, Southwest France
Saint-Jean-de-Luz in the Southwest corner of France and San Sebastian just across the border in Spain are both located in the... [Read the full story]
Wonders of the South: Saint- Raphaël and Fréjus, FranceFebruary 20, 2010 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur
While nearby St. Tropez seems to get all the attention, both Saint- Raphaël and Fréjus are fantastic destinations in their own... [Read the full story]
Truffle Hunting in Italy: Part IIFebruary 19, 2010 · Category: Puglia
For the first part of this article, see Truffle Hunting in Italy, Part I The olive trees puff gently with wind from the nearby... [Read the full story]
Truffle Hunting in Italy: Part IFebruary 18, 2010 · Category: Puglia
“Every day is a good day for truffle hunting,” says Giuseppe Lolli, winemaker, restaurant owner, and truffle hunter. Giuseppe... [Read the full story]
Air France Holidays Offers Bargain VacationsFebruary 18, 2010 · Category: Travel Deals
Air France Holidays Offers Bargain Vacations Visit Paris, London, and/or Rome this spring. Vacation packages to Paris and Rome... [Read the full story]
Visiting Valencia, SpainFebruary 17, 2010 · Category: Spain
Located on Spain’s eastern coast, Valencia is the country’s third largest city. Valencia’s 811,000 inhabitants enjoy life... [Read the full story]
Tucked Away in Tübingen, GermanyFebruary 16, 2010 · Category: Western Germany
Tübingen, Germany: the great German writer, Goethe, barfed here; the renowned German author, Hermann Hesse, handled books here;... [Read the full story]
Don’t Overlook Austrian BeerFebruary 15, 2010 · Category: Austria
In the world of beer, Austria is almost always overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbor, Germany. But to ignore Austrian... [Read the full story]
Visiting Bari, Italy: A Den of Fashionable Thieves?February 14, 2010 · Category: Puglia
Bari is the capital of the Puglia region in southern Italy, and boasts a population of half a million. As a coastal city, it... [Read the full story]
Hotel Gavarni: Green Panache in ParisFebruary 13, 2010 · Category: Paris
Hotel Gavarni joins a handful of hotels that have embraced the Green movement in Paris. They are doing their part to clean... [Read the full story]
Celebrate The Moulin RougeFebruary 12, 2010 · Category: Paris
In October 2009, Paris celebrated the 120th birthday of the most famous cabaret in the world, The Moulin Rouge (Le Moulin Rouge). It... [Read the full story]
Italy’s Civita de Bagnoregio, Isolated and DisappearingFebruary 11, 2010 · Category: Italy
Civita di Bagnoregio ranks high as one of the most unusual villages in Italy. This is the place to see when you want to step into... [Read the full story]
Win a Trip To Holland or Other PrizesFebruary 10, 2010 · Category: Travel News
To mark the launch of a new “Just Be. In Holland” 2010 marketing campaign, the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions... [Read the full story]
The Foods of Franconia, GermanyFebruary 10, 2010 · Category: Bavaria
The food of Franconia is hearty fare. Typical Franconian restaurants and inns dot the landscape of this German region and they... [Read the full story]
All Around Ostuni, Italy, “the White Town”February 9, 2010 · Category: Puglia
Ostuni is located in the Puglia region of Italy, commonly known as the heel of the boot. The hilltop town of just over 30,000... [Read the full story]
Dortmund, Germany: from Sooty to GreenFebruary 8, 2010 · Category: Western Germany
Once a sooty, black industrial powerhouse, Dortmund, Germany is now going hi-tech and green as part of Germany’s attempt... [Read the full story]
How to Use the Italian Post Office (Poste Italiane)February 7, 2010 · Category: Italy
“How am I to send my postcards,” said a friend, “when I can’t even find the right person at the Italian Post Office to... [Read the full story]
Red Light, Green Light … Amsterdam is Going GreenFebruary 6, 2010 · Category: Amsterdam
Amsterdam has long been known as a pioneering city, now Amsterdam is going green. Four hundred years ago, it was a leader in religious... [Read the full story]
The Ancient Messapian City of Oria, ItalyFebruary 5, 2010 · Category: Puglia
Oria is a truly ancient, hilltop town in the south of Italy. Located in the Puglia region, the town was thriving as long ago as... [Read the full story]
Cordoba, Spain- A Convergence of CulturesFebruary 4, 2010 · Category: Andalucia
A true Andalusian gem, Cordoba, Spain has a rich and varied history, which is apparent in the city’s current culture. Over the... [Read the full story]
Choosing Croatian SouvenirsFebruary 3, 2010 · Category: Croatia
I have a confession to make – I love shopping for souvenirs. But, I prefer them to be unique, and not just cheap trinkets. I’ll... [Read the full story]
Cruise Sale: 2 for 1 Fares Plus Free Air for Crystal CruisesFebruary 3, 2010 · Category: Travel Deals
Cruise Sale: 2 for 1 Fares Plus Free Air for Crystal Cruises Crystal Cruises is offering 2 for 1 fares on all its voyages. Celebrate... [Read the full story]
Our Favorite Paris BistrosFebruary 2, 2010 · Category: Paris
Many of the finest restaurants in the world can be found in Paris. But if you are looking for French food without the fanfare... [Read the full story]
Win! Free Flights and Two Nights B&B in CorkFebruary 1, 2010 · Category: Travel News
Contest closed February 28th, 2010, winner to be announced in a separate blog post week of March 1st, 2010! Win free flights and... [Read the full story]
Enjoy Winter Sports at Italy’s La Sila National ParkFebruary 1, 2010 · Category: Italy
La Sila National Park is located in the Calabria region of Italy (a.k.a. the toe of the boot). It is off the beaten track, providing... [Read the full story]
