Europe
Angst-filled artistes will hate Lisbon. It’s very difficult to be depressed in such a vibrant, charming place. Walking through the sinewy streets of Portugal’s capital, navigating the labyrinth of alleyways, you run into kids heading …
Daydream for a moment. Dream of a sparkling sapphire sea that stretches from Monaco to Cannes. Dream of the warm waves that lap against the shore, of the intense sun against your tanned shoulders, as …
Iceland, particularly Reykjavik, has become the new hip spot to visit. It is the perfect en route destination from North America to continental Europe. Two or three days is enough time to see the capital, …
On a crystal clear, almost endless summer day in Helsinki, there is a feeling of absolute joy in the air as you stroll down the Esplanade. “A Living Work of Art” is the city’s slogan, …
Copenhagen is not about little mermaids or moody princes. Even though fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen’s little mermaid is the symbol of the city, and Shakespeare’s famous Dane once moped around the area, Copenhagen is …
How about a ski weekend? Skiing was born in Innsbruck, Austria. IT is built in the shadow of the Alps, providing ample opportunity to take part in the Austrian national pastime. If you enjoy brisk …
Mishmash is a Hungarian word (mis-mas) that certainly applies to the capital of Budapest. Once being the separate towns of Buda and Pest, It had combined a little of this and little of that to …
Antwerp is the town that wool and diamonds built. This is the city of Rubens and Van Dyck. Woven from Renaissance riches, Antwerp reflects its cultural history through a sparkling collection of art, architecture, and …
