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Soaking it up — while naked, of course — in the best spas of Europe
With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply…
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The art of journaling for travelers
When I travel, I make it a habit to collect only one thing: memories. The most treasured keepsake…
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Don’t let Ugly American syndrome ruin your Europe experience
I’m going to be brutally frank: Many Americans’ trips to Europe suffer because they’re treated like “ugly tourists.”…
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What’s new this year in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic
There’s plenty of news for 2017 in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, including a big 500th anniversary…
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What’s new for travelers in France and the Low Countries
One of Europe’s best organized regions for sightseeing, France and the Low Countries (Belgium and the Netherlands) are…
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What’s new in 2017 for travelers in Italy
Italy — with more culture, crowds and chaos per square kilometer than anywhere else in Europe — is…
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What’s new in Spain and Portugal for travelers in 2017
Both Spain and Portugal have interesting stories to tell and interesting cultures to share. Here’s some travel news…
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Getting into New Year’s party spirit with everyday Cubans
I welcomed 2016 in Cuba, prowling Havana’s streets with my family. In one wild night, I made a…
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After a millennium, stunning Mont St-Michel still inspires
For more than 1,000 years, the distant silhouette of Mont-St-Michel has sent pilgrims’ spirits soaring. Today, it does…
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Gorgeous town of San Gimignano towers over Tuscany
San Gimignano is the epitome of a Tuscan hill town.
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Don’t miss bohemian back streets of Paris’ Montmartre district
Montmartre, the hilltop neighborhood hovering on the northern fringes of your Paris city map, is in many ways…
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Wales: Tiny corner of Britain packed with castles, charm
Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and…
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Great artworks can teach us about people and their time
The “Mona Lisa,” the Colosseum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Michelangelo’s “David” … Europe’s cultural treasures are some of the most…
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The stories behind European art enrich the experience
The “Mona Lisa,” the Colosseum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Michelangelo’s “David” … Europe’s cultural treasures are world-class, including some of…
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Winter vacations to Europe have numerous advantages
Every summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers. Instead of jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider planning…
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A walk through Ghent will leave you wanting to stay longer
Once one of Belgium’s medieval powerhouses, Ghent — about 30 minutes from Brussels and Bruges — oozes with…
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Best sunsets around the world — and close to home
Sunsets decorate my travel memories. They can be a vivid, romantic capper for a beautiful day on the…
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Escape the Venice crowds with these day trips to nearby towns
I love Venice, but when the crowds become unbearable, I make it a point to get out of…
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How to get around in Europe via taxis, ride sharing
I’ve always felt that taxis are underrated, scenic timesavers that can zip you effortlessly from one sight to…
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Ancient European towns built the original big, beautiful walls
As a kid, my treehouse was my castle: no parents reining me in, a ladder that pulled up,…