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| SLOVENIA: Small Is Beautiful |
Tucked neatly between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia the small Central European country of Slovenia offers a wealth of diversity when it comes to landscape, beauty, lifestyle and history. |
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Classified officially as one of France's most beautiful villages, Entrevaux clings to the mountainside in the Alpes-de-Haut-Provence |
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In 2006 two Dutchmen proved that it is not only possible but a challenging and unique adventure as well. They organized a bike expedition of 7,200 km (4,500 miles) beginning in Paris, continuing through France, Andorra and Spain, crossing the Mediterranean to northwest Africa through portions of the Sahara, the biggest desert on earth, traversing Morocco, Mauritania, and ending in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. |
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| The Boyne Valley: Ireland, Land Of Myth And Legend |
Situated in the eastern midlands of Ireland, a half hour drive to the northwest of the country's modern capital of Dublin, is County Meath. With over 5000 years of history, this relatively small county and its Boyne River Valley boast a prolific wealth of historical monuments, including Tara, said to be Ireland's ancient capital.
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Two guest houses located on the spectacular Amalfi Coast, one a provincial home in Positano, the other a palazzo in Sorrento, offer their patrons cooking lessons, if desired, or simply memorable cuisine to enjoy and outstanding accommodations from which to explore this splendid region of Italy. |
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Natalia Motili, a native of Moldova gives her travel impressions of the Republic of Georgia, formerly a part of th USSR. Ms Motili tells it like it is. |
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The Mediterranean region of Turkey is a true eye opener--gorgeous scenery, interesting natural attractions and friendly locals--and the best way to see all this region has to offer is by joining a jeep safari.
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| Saumur: The French Connection |
Saumur is an excellent place for an English-speaking visitor to connect with the history of the Loire Valley and the French people that live there today and are a part of that blended history. |
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| Biking France's Loire Valley |
There is no better rhythm to exploring France's historic Loire Valley than the self-paced tempo of bicycle touring. |
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Riga, Latvia's capital and international gateway is considered to be the cultural center of the three Baltic Republics.
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| The Greek Isles: An Aegean Island Odyssey |
The Isles of Greece inspired some of our oldest and most evocative myths. In an age of mass tourism, the Cyclades remain as enticing as ever. |
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| Croatia: Cruising The Adriatic In Style |
Elegant Cruises' large new yacht, M/Y Monet brings up-scale cruising to the Adriatic Sea and Croatia's Dalmatian coast at medium-scale prices.
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If you like fairytales, you'll love Prague. If you like grandeur and history, you'll love Prague. Waiting for you is your own personal Prague, if you have the curiosity to explore its many less-visited corners. |
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Wales is a quiet corner of Great Britain, a special place where history, song, poetry and the ancient Celtic traditions are alive and well in the beauty of a very green, unspoiled country.
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| Umbria: A View From The Saddle |
Flash, Generale, Lucifero, Axel, Silver snort and exhale clouds of smoky breath into the cold, clear morning air. They grunt as Mario and Ernesto cinch up each saddle's girth strap. Axel's metal bit clinks and rattles as he tongues it into a comfortable position in his sensitive mouth. Lucifero scuffs the sawdust floor of his stall with newly shod hooves, impatient to be off. Who are these steeds? |
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| Exploring Czech Bohemia By Car |
The Czech Republic is one of the success stories coming out of the political changes in Eastern Europe; and a very good way to explore the treasures of its region of Bohemia is by self-drive auto.
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| Hungary: More Than Budapest |
The Puszta or Great Plains of Hungary will surprise and delight you with their combination of sophistication and rustic charm. |
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| The Premiere Spas Of Europe |
Many North Americans still harbor the misconception that European spas are fat-farms, mostly for older women seeking lost youth through quick injections of goat glands. This, in part, is an old wives tale. The European spa approach to get well along with the American idea to get fit combines the best of both worlds. It's not a new idea. |
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| Scotland: Land of Valor, Poetry, Civility |
Scotland: "Tis a wee country, aye--but a bonnie one." |
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