From Beth L. in Maine: "My 60-year-old brother and wife are just back from 2 months working and living in Seville and then Ronda and Granada. They are …
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Wherever You Go, Ouigo
French discount rail carrier, Ouigo, fresh off its successful expansion into Spain, now sets its sights on Italy's budget train market. Breaking …
Reaching Skopje: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Diana P. in Australia: "Hi Rory, I'm planning on visiting the Western Balkans in April/May, probably starting in Skopje. But how can I get to …
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France’s Best-Kept Secret? You’ll Never Guess…
Can I tell you a secret? For travelers, France feels like a club, one you sometimes have to put your foot in the door to gain entry. And being …
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Europe Itinerary 3 Weeks by Rail: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Deb M.: "My sister and I are planning 2 to 3 weeks in Europe. We would love to enjoy this adventure based on train travel but don’t really know …
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Fair Warning About Traveling Europe this Summer
Consider this a warning: European summer trips are filling fast. Flights. Hotels. Tours. They're selling out. It’s only March, yet alarming …
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July in Prague, Budapest, Vienna: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Dawn C. in Florida: "My friend and I are planning a trip to Europe in July- we have friends in Vienna, and want to spend time in Budapest and …
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Rome to Amalfi: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Anne S. in Michigan: "My husband and I are traveling to Italy in May. Our first leg involves going from Rome to the Amalfi Coast. I know you're a …
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The European Train Travel Checklist
What would those annoying pre-departure airline checklists look like if they were for trains? Leave your shoes on. Arrive at the station no earlier …
Canfranc Hotel: A Spanish Beauty is Officially Revived
It's a story as old as storytelling: A rare beauty with a tragic past gets an unexpected shot at redemption. Last month, this exact plot …
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Inverness Hiking: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Charley L. in Amsterdam: "My plan is to fly to Inverness for a longish weekend of solo walking and pub-ing. Any tips?" For hikes near …
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The Luberon Loop: A Confession
I have a confession about my new hiking guidebook, The Luberon Loop. Two admissions, actually: Luberon Loop Confession #1 The Luberon Loop …
