Twenty years after the fall of communism, tourism is finally on the rise in Eastern Europe, and for those in the know, it’s the number one tourist destination in the world—cheap, beautiful, and friendly. So why is it so hard to find a budget hotel
Entering service as a train station in 1900, Paris’ handsome Beaux-Arts Gare d’Orsay was out of commission by the 1970s. But since 1986 it's been leading a very distinguished second life indeed as one of Europe’s most beloved museums. The Musée d’O
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My journey to the land of the Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis began with a flight to Bodo,Norway, where I boarded the MS Trollfjord with Hurtigruten. Bodo is the administrative capital of Nordland at 67°17’N (the Arctic Circl
Love chocolate-box cottages, centuries-old architecture, and a peaceful setting away from the hustle and buzz of the big city (just over an hour's drive northeast of London)? Seeing it today, you'd never guess that the sweet little market town of Cog
The lovely island of Sardinia - part of Italy. Right? Well, yes, of course. But in Europe, nothing is ever quite that simple. Sardinians certainly grow up speaking Italian just like their countrymen on the mainland. But before Mediterranean’s seco
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Spain, a Western European country rich in Mediterranean flavors and Arab influence, is actually a few countries packed into one. With its location in the southern end of Europe and just a hop away from North Africa, Spain serves as Europe’s link to
Love chocolate-box cottages, centuries-old architecture, and a peaceful setting away from the hustle and buzz of the big city (just over an hour's drive northeast of London)? Seeing it today, you'd never guess that the sweet little market town of Cog
If you’ve got even a passing knowledge of history and/or Greek mythology, you’ve probably heard of the Minotaur, the monster with the body of a man and the head of a bull, imprisoned in a labyrinth by Minos, king of Greece's island ofCrete, and fed
Croatia: a land of more than a thousand islands, splattered off the beautiful Adriatic coastline in Eastern Europe. Located at the crossroads of the Balkans and the Mediterranean, this European country is chock-full of intriguing history, Mediterrane
As the Spanish wine industry has grown and deepened in complexity in the past couple of decades well beyondAndalusia’s traditional sherries, oenophiles the world over have become increasingly familiar with names like Rioja, Penedés, and Rias Baixas.
Fortnum & Mason, a venerated and historic London landmark, was proclaiming its affection for the then upcoming Royal Jubilee with a tribute focusing on a grand theme called “The Queen’s Beasts”. Talk about wow factor! Not only were these colourful cr
from member Randall St. Germain:
Funny, touching, and inspiring! A book about really walking the Camino de Santiago!
When you think of travel to Bulgaria, what comes to mind first? For me, one of the cool things about visiting this fetching little Balkan country is its touches of exoticism, part of an ancient cultural heritage that stretches back to 5,000 BC, and
An autumn journey to Krakow, a city that is probably best known of stag parties, where already many Britons come over weekends to celebrate, may become an unforgettable experience. Getting there is easy with cheap flights, affordable hotel prices an
Read more…by David Nuyen Bet you didn’t imagine there was much in Spain that was still undiscovered! But this valley south of Ronda and just 40 minutes from the Costa del Sol definitely qualifies. It’s lightly developed, with 15 traditional “white villages,”
I visited a cemetery in Aberdeen this morning. I would have gone at midnight to experience the freed evil spirits, but I need to be up early for work tomorrow (nice excuse, ay?). There was nothing scary about the cemetery on this beautiful fall morni
by Tripatini member Andy Hayes
Edinburgh - "Auld Reekie" - is Scotland's majestic capital and a favourite from tourists around the world. With the Edinburgh Secret guide, you'll get a local's perspective into the best things to see and do in Edinburgh
I’ve been here many times before. But the Danish capital is the closest Swedes have (save, perhaps, London) that can be sorted into the “European continent” category of travel destinations. It was once said about Malmö, Sweden’s third largest city in
The 60th San Sebastián International Film Festival will take place September 21 to 29 in Spain's northern Basque region. The primary focus of Spain’s A-list festival is to serve as a showcase for each year's most innovative films. The festival see
Read more…Have any insight/tips on using a U.S.-based iPad while traveling in Spain? If so please reply not here but to this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks much!!
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