Category: News and Views
Introducing our New Travel Forum – Ask and Answer Questions About Europe!March 9, 2010 · Category: News and Views
Today, we are inaugurating our new travel forum, beginning with a Q & A section. Here, you can ask questions and we and/or... [Read the full story]
“Mondovino”: Insights into the French and Italian Wine IndustriesMarch 6, 2010 · Category: Views and Opinions
Yes, we all love French and Italian wines, but have you ever thought about the processes and politics behind the wine you drink?... [Read the full story]
European Music CDs Awaken MemoriesMarch 5, 2010 · Category: Views and Opinions
If you have traveled to Europe and experienced the European music scene, you might want to listen again to the sweet, melodic... [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]
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]
Our Three Best Kept Travel SecretsJanuary 30, 2010 · Category: Views and Opinions
We love to travel and we love Europe, so as you can guess, our Best Kept Travel Secrets are Europe-Focused. Panzano in Chianti A... [Read the full story]
EuropeUpClose has a Winner!December 15, 2009 · Category: News and Views
Yesterday, the Travel Bloggers’ Caravan stopped at EuropeUpClose.com. Today we have a winner. We used a free program... [Read the full story]
Travel Bloggers’ Caravan Stops Here Today: Win a CameraDecember 13, 2009 · Category: News and Views
EuropeUpClose.com is your insider guide to Europe, with news, travel deals, and destination information designed for you –... [Read the full story]
Holiday Gifts for Travelers: a “Visual Voyage” Through EuropeDecember 12, 2009 · Category: News and Views
Are you looking for original, sophisticated holiday gifts for travelers? Look no further! Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting... [Read the full story]
Meet the Experts: 2009 Travel Bloggers’ Caravan & GiveawayDecember 2, 2009 · Category: News and Views
As we mentioned yesterday, for the next two weeks 15 top travel bloggers are banding together to spread holiday cheer to their... [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]
Film Review: “Paris, je t’aime”September 29, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
Don’t have time to make it to Paris this year? That’s OK, you can begin to satisfy your wanderlust by renting one of the most... [Read the full story]
British Airways Will Soon Charge for Seat Assignments!September 25, 2009 · Category: Travel News
British Airways, in a move that will certainly upset many travelers, will soon charge passengers to reserve a seat. If you want... [Read the full story]
Contemporary Spanish Films: The Magic of Pedro AlmodovarSeptember 13, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
Pedro Almodovar is, without a doubt, one of the most famous contemporary Spanish filmmakers. His numerous films, recognizable... [Read the full story]
Luggage Fees are Going InternationalAugust 27, 2009 · Category: Travel News
American Airlines has joined the small group of airlines that are charging for a second piece of checked luggage. Flights booked... [Read the full story]
Contemporary French Films I LoveAugust 2, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
“Fauteuils d’orchestre” and “Mon meilleur ami”, are contemporary French Films about finding oneself through others…in... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: Our Boating Season Ends for 2009July 24, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
This year we arrived in France in mid-April and are ending our boating season at the end of July. August is the month of “vacances”... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: A Week in Chalon sur SaoneJuly 18, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
We recently visited Chalon sur Saone, a very pleasant small city (population under 100,000) with a large port for pleasure boats... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: A Cruise on the SaoneJuly 10, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
The last cruise we wrote about this summer was on the Burgundy Canal from St. Jean du Losne to Dijon and back. We are currently... [Read the full story]
Boating in France: Celebrating France’s Summer FestivalsJuly 3, 2009 · Category: Boating in France
All over France there are cultural festivals, musical performances, dance, theater, art shows, and sporting events that are held... [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Lufthansa Italia’s Success Brings ExpansionMarch 13, 2009 · Category: Travel News
Lufthansa’s new Italian-styled airline, Lufthansa Italia, launched on 2 February with a flight from Milan to Barcelona. The... [Read the full story]
Air Europa to launch New York-Madrid Non-stop in JuneFebruary 25, 2009 · Category: Travel News
New non-stop service between New York and Madrid will be inaugurated by Air Europa on June 1, 2009. Operating between Kennedy... [Read the full story]
New High-Speed Trains in ItalyJanuary 28, 2009 · Category: Travel News
Rail Europe has announced that Italy’s train system, Trenitalia, has just completed an extensive overhaul of their network... [Read the full story]
Literary Café Culture in EuropeJanuary 3, 2009 · Category: Views and Opinions
The beautiful photographs and interesting stories in the book, Grand Literary Cafés of Europe, by Noel Fitch, provide both the... [Read the full story]
A View into the Hotel Room of the FutureDecember 30, 2008 · Category: Travel News
The BBC has traveled to the Fraunhofer Institute in Duisburg, Germany to see a prototype for the “hotel room of the future.”... [Read the full story]
Places to See in Europe Before They DisappearNovember 24, 2008 · Category: Views and Opinions
Frommer’s, the company that has brought us some of the best budget and discount travel advice on the market, has just released... [Read the full story]
Postcards From Wurzburg, GermanyNovember 14, 2008 · Category: From The Road
Wurzburg is a charming little town in the northern part of Bavaria. This 1300 year old city is scenic and full of historic sights.... [Read the full story]
Wine Appreciation in Champagne and BurgundyNovember 13, 2008 · Category: Views and Opinions
Two of Europe’s most popular wine regions – Champagne and Burgundy – have been painted in a new light with Natalie Maclean’s... [Read the full story]
Postcards From Erfurt, GermanyNovember 11, 2008 · Category: From The Road
Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, is a beautiful town located in the center of Germany. It is one of the best preserved medieval... [Read the full story]
Postcards From PotsdamOctober 26, 2008 · Category: From The Road
We spent two wonderful days in Potsdam and think that anyone traveling to Berlin ought to take a couple extra days to discover... [Read the full story]
Postcards from BerlinOctober 23, 2008 · Category: From The Road
We were in Berlin last week, and luckily, we were there for the “night lights”. During this week, Berlin’s most... [Read the full story]
Tourists and Travelers: a Different OutlookSeptember 25, 2008 · Category: Views and Opinions
What we bring home from our journeys depends more on why we go rather than where we go. To my mind, there is a real difference... [Read the full story]
New Laptop Rules Speed Up TravelAugust 18, 2008 · Category: Travel News
If you must travel with a laptop, things have just become a bit easier. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has... [Read the full story]
Au Revoir ProvenceJune 14, 2008 · Category: From The Road
Final episode of Linda and Dave Beach’s story of their first trip to Provence: The next morning we picked up brioches at... [Read the full story]
Exploring Provence, FranceJune 13, 2008 · Category: From The Road
Part three of the four-part story of Linda and Dave Beach’s trip to Provence: First stop on day two was Roussillon, a colorful... [Read the full story]
Exploring Provence for the First Time: Day OneJune 11, 2008 · Category: From The Road
Follow Linda and Dave Beach’s story about their first trip to Provence: On Monday we drove to pick up my parents at the... [Read the full story]
Exploring Provence for the First TimeJune 10, 2008 · Category: From The Road
Follow Linda and Dave Beach’s story about their first trip to Provence: While we have been to France several times, neither... [Read the full story]
Lyon Knows How to PartyApril 3, 2008 · Category: From The Road
We wrapped up our fabulous two-day trade show yesterday and we’d like to share a few of our experiences with you. On our... [Read the full story]
France’s Basque CountryApril 1, 2008 · Category: From The Road
We spent our last few days touring in the beautiful Basque region of France. St. Jean de Luz has an amazing church Saint Jean-Baptiste... [Read the full story]
A Warm Welcome in Biarritz, Anglet and BayonneMarch 29, 2008 · Category: From The Road
We arrived on Thursday afternoon in a raging rainstorm, flying in from Paris. It was a good flight, but landing was a little... [Read the full story]
Follow our France BlogMarch 25, 2008 · Category: From The Road
We are off to France tomorrow and will be trying to post as often as possible on our trip. We will start our France adventure... [Read the full story]
Best Gifts for TravelersDecember 12, 2007 · Category: Views and Opinions
We love to travel to Europe, and have found that there are certain things that make our life easier and more fun as we travel.... [Read the full story]
Travel Travails: I Missed the TrainSeptember 14, 2007 · Category: Views and Opinions
Traveling to Europe, or anywhere that is unfamiliar to you, can be a challenge. We consider ourselves experienced travelers, but... [Read the full story]
Worried about Safety in Eastern Europe?June 20, 2007 · Category: Travel News
AllSafe Travel has a great post that gives some in-depth information about tourist safety in Croatia, Latvia and the Czech Republic.... [Read the full story]
Who Are the Least Happy Europeans? Surprise!May 8, 2007 · Category: Views and Opinions
According to research from Cambridge University, the Italians and Portuguese are the least happy Europeans, with the Danes deemed... [Read the full story]
