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Lake Bled: Exploring Slovenia’s romantic alpine retreat
Emperors and communist dictators alike have enjoyed vacations on the pretty lake.
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Belgium’s culinary highlights: Chocolate, beer and waffles
Another specialty is mussels served with another Belgian favorite: frieten (French fries).
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Historic hits in Milan, Italy’s most mod city
While many tourists come to Italy only for the past, those who make time for Milan find that…
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Tranquil towns snuggle on the Franco-Spanish border
Both Collioure, in France, and Cadaques, in Spain, are off the grid when it comes to glitzy resorts.
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Discovering Sicily’s rich stew of history and culture in its architecture
Exploring ceturies old buldings bring the cities rich history alive
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My favorite things about Vienna: music, pastries, art
The city’s devotion to the musical arts and its democratic embrace of culture are inspirational.
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Sevilla’s April Fair: Spain’s sparkling spring spectacle
People parade around in their peacock finery, and springtime flirtations fill the air.
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Glasgow surprises with art, design and culture
The Scottish city is no longer gritty and rundown, but retains its unpretentious friendliness.
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Lighten up your souvenir shopping in Europe
Wherever you go, do your shopping in places that offer a fun cultural experience.
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Lyon, France’s culinary capital, is off the tourist path
It’s an elegant French city with no trace whatsoever of crass tourism.
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Peeling back layers of Portuguese history in Evora
See Roman ruins, a 12th-century cathedral and a macabre chapel of bones.
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Experiencing Italy’s Renaissance, a cultural explosion
Before that time, most art in Europe was made to serve the church.
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What’s new in Eastern Europe travel for 2019
The steady improvement in Eastern Europe’s sightseeing scene is exciting news for travelers.
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What’s new in Germany and the Low Countries for 2019
There’s good news — and a few important warnings — for the well-informed traveler.
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What’s new for travelers in France in 2019
Equipping yourself with good information — and using it — will save you time and money.
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What’s new for travelers in Spain and Portugal for 2019
It’s important to travel with the latest information to get the most out of your experience.
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Choosing between intellectual rivals: Oxford vs. Cambridge
Both venerable college towns are charming to visit, but Oxford gets the slight edge.
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Embracing solo travel is empowering for women
All it takes is some common sense, good decision-making and confidence.
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Exploring Scotland’s majestic Isle of Skye
Venture to the islands and be rewarded with dramatic landscapes, a rich heritage and a warm welcome.
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Beyond the blockbusters: Discovering remote sites in Europe
Sampling such “world apart” destinations is a smart way to experience the continent.