22.07.2008 22:00 Jacy Meyer of Europe String chimes in with a list of Free City Tours in some European capitals. Laura Porter gives us Free Things to Do in the City of...
22.07.2008 22:00 The first time I landed in Villach, Austria, I went to Postillion restaurant and tried a couple of Austria wines. Amazing. One could only come to the conclusion that there...
18.07.2008 07:00 The tour de France made its last stop in the Pyrenees today, ending with a photo finish sprint to the finish line in the town of Foix. Folks in Medieval...
18.07.2008 07:00 A leading Italian dermatologist on Wednesday said sunbathing for up to two hours a day could cut the risk of developing certain cancers by up to 50%. ~ Sunbathing 'prevents...
15.07.2008 05:00 Italians ruined the French attempt at taking the Bastille day stage of the Tour de France today, with Leonardo Piepoli of Italy winning in the Pyrenees and Cadel Evans of...
15.07.2008 05:00 Those of you who've read this blog know that I like good food--and I prefer renting vacation houses when I go on vacation. And I know there's a growing interest...
12.07.2008 03:00 The European Parliament, recognizing their responsibility to protect consumers from dishonest reporting of airline fares designed to break the efficiency of price comparison engines, have laid down the law: by...
10.07.2008 10:00 I'm always on the lookout for a travel camera I can slip into a pocket. It should have a wide angle lens that lets me get all the details of...
08.07.2008 21:00 Yes, the craziness of Summer is suddenly upon us. 9 folks have already stood in the wrong place for the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, the festival made famous...
05.07.2008 19:00 With the price of gas rising, many of you might wish to consider the train for your trip. We've just uploaded a large rail map of France, along with some...
04.07.2008 04:00 There are eight small towns included in the World Heritage Val di Noto located in the southeast of Sicily. Largely destroyed in the devistating 1693 earthquake, they were rebuilt in...
02.07.2008 06:00 One of the things I like about staying in Italy is the passion Italians have for getting away and enjoying life. One might be tempted to say, "it was always...
02.07.2008 06:00 Let's say you're planning a vacation in Europe that won't break the bank. You have a few city days in Lisbon, then head out in your rental car for the...
30.06.2008 17:00 I like having lunch with English speaking expats when I'm in the Lunigiana. I likewise enjoy meeting interesting travelers at events in the US. Nothing gets you ready for your...
29.06.2008 03:00 If you happen to be in Iceland today you might want to head on over to the Botanical Garden on Laugavegur, near the center of Reykjavik, where Bj
25.06.2008 22:00 Ryanair is evidently moving into a new market niche, announcing a new luxury class that promises to make membership in the mile-high club easier. At the same time the discount...
25.06.2008 22:00 The Royal Palace at Caserta was fashioned after Versailles and rivals it in opulence and wretched excess. You've seen bits of it in popular movies. The palace is divided into...
21.06.2008 03:00 When I returned from our spring trip, I was quite surprised at the high cost of food in the U.S. Eating, it seemed to me, was better and cheaper in...
19.06.2008 15:00 With more and more airlines charging for checked baggage, it's important to have the right carry-on bag. You can check the ones we recommend, Top Carry On Bags, or stop...
18.06.2008 02:00 Sony crammed a whole lotta goodness in an HD camcorder than you can slip into a shirt pocket, the HDR-TG1. Sony recently let us play with the diminutive camcorder they've...