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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Traveling Europe in 2023: Promises & Predictions
Every January, I lay out my plans and predictions for traveling Europe and writing about Europe in the upcoming year, if for no other reason than so …
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Picasso in Paris & Other Highlights From France in 2022
With various transportation challenges and the ever-lingering Covid pandemic, my spring trip to Europe was a bit shorter than in past years and …
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Highlights From Hiking The Luberon Loop, 2022
In late September, I returned to Provence's Luberon region for one last zip around The Luberon Loop before finishing the hiking guide. The guide …
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7 Lovely Luberon Libations
With vineyards sweeping across its hilly flanks and a history of winemaking predating Roman arrival, the Luberon is justly known for its fermented …
Appointment Scanner: Your Global Entry Savior
So, fellow globetrotter, how long have you been waiting for your Global Entry interview? Me? Eight months. Or, more precisely, eight months, …
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Europe’s Magical Bookstores
Ahh, bookstores, always a sanctuary, especially in densely packed European cities. As someone who writes books and loves reading them, it probably …
The ‘Secret Sauce’ for a Spontaneous European Train Vacation
Once upon a time, before the smartphone ushered in the Airbnb app and Eurail trip planner with their limitless resources sitting a finger tap away, I …
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Prost! A German Beer Garden Survival Guide | What to Expect, Eat and Drink
No trip to Germany (or, come to think of it, Austria, the Czech Republic or Switzerland) is complete without quaffing a liter ("ein Mass") or three at …
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6 Must-Visit Amsterdam Street Markets
Amsterdam street markets run the gamut from high-end and niche to workaday stalwarts stuffed with every product imaginable. While the famous flower …
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The Rise of Europe’s Digital Nomad Visas
Ever considered extending your European vacation and becoming a digital nomad in Europe? I sure have. My family and I spent summer 2016 in …
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