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September in Europe: Da Vinci and More 23 Aug 2013 | 09:56 pm
If I were to pick the ideal vacation month, it would likely be September. Lots of well-traveled folks, having tried other months, agree with me. It's time to relax knowing the stuff put on for tourist...
Arelate! Celebrate Roman Arles 19 Aug 2013 | 04:45 pm
The Romans left quite a bit of compelling monumental architecture all around the Mediterranean. One of our favorite places is Arles, where the famous Roman amphitheater is the centerpiece for a lively...
A Celebration of the Senses in Tuscany 12 Aug 2013 | 10:55 pm
Sure, pretty much everybody on the planet goes to Tuscany, sleeps in a hotel, eats some wild boar pasta and goes home. Or to Rome. But you want to get ... Read Full Post
Walking Europe 12 Aug 2013 | 12:32 am
One of the great things that Europe offers is fabulous walks in the countryside, from long distance trails for the serious hiker to ancient pilgrimage routes like the Camino de Santiago in Northern Sp...
Camino de Santiago by Horse 8 Aug 2013 | 09:05 pm
"The First ever Camino and pilgrimage to Santiago was traveled by King Alfonso II of Asturias, during the 9th Century. As a king, he journeyed the Camino by horse." If the thought of walking the Cami...
Early Music in Innsbruck 7 Aug 2013 | 10:04 pm
Part of every traveler's experience in traveling is gawking at the marvels of medieval architecture. But that's only part of the whole "olden days" deal. What about the music? It was simple and harmon...
What is a Hiking Train Station? 7 Aug 2013 | 12:12 am
And the answer is: a Wanderbahnhof! Ok, if you don't speak German I suppose the answer is a sort of riddle. But, if you're a wanderer like I am, and you like to take trains as well, you'll want to kn...
The Grapes of Santorini 3 Aug 2013 | 10:27 pm
The traveler who allows himself a decent amount of curiosity as he travels is likely to be amazed at the ingenuity cultures have exhibited to make the product of their vineyards as good as possible. ...
Explore Liege 1 Aug 2013 | 03:32 pm
Can you be tempted by a special version of Belgian waffles, gaufres de Liege, followed by a coffee and ice cream dessert called Café liégeois? Or perhaps you'd like to stroll Belgium's oldest market? ...
Celebrate Comics in Brussels 30 Jul 2013 | 10:11 pm
According to a small poll I administered on Facebook, frequent tourists named September as the best month to visit Europe. The crowds have thinned and the weather is still nice but not blisteringly ho...
