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Porto: Portugal’s ‘second city’ is second to none
The city gives you an excellent taste of life as it’s actually lived by the Portuguese.
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Europe’s convents offer tranquility — and treats
They provide tranquil and often economical sleeping quarters and access to cultural heritage.
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Bustling Dublin offers big-city sights and Irish charm
The dynamic city has a great story to tell, and people who excel at telling it.
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South Spain’s big three: Granada, Cordoba, and Sevilla
The three cities provide a look at the Moorish influence on Spanish culture.
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Sweden’s Glass Country sparkles like a hand-blown bauble
You can blame my Norwegian heritage, but I’m not so hot on the Swedish countryside. Even so, you…
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Celebrating Sicily: Italy at its most extreme
It may lack the Botticellis, Guccis, and touristic icons of Venice, Florence or Rome, but Sicily still packs…
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Europe’s incredible journeys, by train, plane and ferry boat
Journeys through Norway fjord country and Switzerland’s Golden Pass are two of the best.
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Stories of revolution in Russia’s St. Petersburg
Where travelers can find memories of the city’s dark history: The 1917 Russian Revolution.
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Austria meets Italy in bicultural Bolzano
The long-Austrian, now-Italian region of South Tirol is one of Europe’s main crossroads.
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Visiting Germany’s Lutherland, birthplace of Reformation
The sights include the church where the first Protestant service took place in 1521.
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Dodging sticky fingers: How to outfox pickpockets
Don’t let the fear of pickpockets keep you from traveling. Here’s how to keep your valuables safe.
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Seaside traditions endure in Portugal’s Nazare tourist area
Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favorite…
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How to shop in the street markets of France
It’s the best way to connect with the nation’s farmers and artisans.
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Make Sorrento your base for exploring Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Serene Sorrento, wedged on a ledge under the mountains and over the sea, is a great springboard for…
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Planes, trains, and automobiles: How to get around Europe
In Europe, getting from Point A to Point B is a snap. The train system shrinks what is…
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Exploring England’s mythic market towns of Glastonbury, Wells
England’s scenic landscapes hold a mix of historic wonders and legends that go back to Camelot and beyond.…
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Romania’s countryside: The land that time forgot
Romania is full of surprises and wonderful people. And as you leave the capital of Bucharest, it gets…
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Views from top of Eiffel Tower worth braving the crowds
Going up the Eiffel Tower is one of the great travel thrills in Europe. Sure, it’s crowded and…
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How to find the back doors in today’s Europe
A fundamental part of enjoying travel in Europe is finding places that I call “back doors.” When I…
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Shopping in Europe: Memories count more than stuff
With each trip I take, I look for cultural souvenirs — experiences and memories are the gold nuggets…