Back in 1983, Greece and France’s ministers of culture came up with the idea of selecting one city to be part of its European Capitals of Culture program. They thought it would be a good idea to unite Europeans by […]
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18 FAMOUS PLACES TO EAT IN NYC WITHOUT GOING BROKE
Updated November 2020. Finding famous places to eat in NYC that won’t break the bank shouldn’t be the impossible dream. Yes, the $140 hamburger is not unheard of. Neither is the $275 pasta dish (all right, it has WHITE truffles). […]
THE GREAT EUROPEAN CATHEDRALS
In our series on the great European cathedrals, this time we asked our fellow travel bloggers to tell us about their favorite cathedrals in Europe including Spain, Italy, Iceland, Finland, Montenegro, the Czech Republic, and more. From ancient times to […]
GREAT CATHEDRALS IN ENGLAND AND IRELAND
When I learned of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was on fire, it brought to mind all of the other great cathedrals in England and continental Europe that are centuries old. Some have gone relatively unscathed, but as with any […]
26 TRAIN VACATIONS: THE BEST RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN THE WORLD
Train vacations on scenic railway journeys are a great way to explore the world. Train travel is comfortable, safe and allows you to travel slowly and relish the natural beauty right outside your window. Do you love great train trips? […]
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN ASTURIAS AND GALICIA IN NORTHERN SPAIN
The regions of Asturias and Galicia in northern Spain are full of natural beauty, outstanding unique cuisine and history dating from the Paleolithic. These regions, frequently referred to as “green Spain” are very different from the rest of the country. […]
BEST DAY TOURS AND GROUP TOURS
Updated November 5, 2019 The best day tours and group tours are the ones that provide a combination of features all within a few hours or a day. A personable guide with solid knowledge of the area is, of course, […]
MULTI-DAY EXTREME TOURS FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS
Updated November 5, 2019 Multi-day extreme tours are a great way to experience an adventure that may be too unfamiliar, costly or you may lack the necessary skills to undertake on your own. In some cases, independent travel to a […]
EXPLORING THE EUROPEAN CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 4
Capital of Culture is a title that European cities vie for. Being awarded this important title ensures the city’s brand is enhanced. A relatively low profile city on the tourism circuit can suddenly be elevated to the status of “must-visit.” […]
BEST TRAVEL BOOKS TO READ WHEN YOU CAN’T TRAVEL
When you can’t travel because you’re stuck at home self-isolating and practicing social distancing, pick up a travel book. Reading about travel may not be as satisfying an experience as the actual travel, but when you can’t travel, this […]
EUROPE’S CAPITALS OF CULTURE – PART 3
Europe’s Capitals of Culture go through a selection process where contenders are measured against an established criteria. Judges, all experts in their respective fields such as literature, music, architecture and art, evaluate each city on its cultural merits and declare […]
17 MOST UNIQUE AND FAMOUS EUROPEAN CEMETERIES
Updated October, 2020. These famous European cemeteries, among the great cemeteries of the world, are fascinating. They are repositories of a culture’s history and heritage. Although we equate these cities of the dead with sorrow and loss, they are also […]