Purgatory Found - Airplane Travel in the 21st Century
Travel to Europe by airplane hasn't changed much in 30 years, except the seats are closer together and more uncomfortable. Tour the Belfort of Ghent - or the Belfry of Gent
The Belfort was an important medieval warning system and treasury. Ghent's Belfort is one of the finest in Belgium's Flanders region. Venice - Marco Polo Airport Transporation Options
How to get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the city of Venice using public transportation or private car. Romanesque Churches and Sexual Symbols
Sexual symbols carved into Romanesque churches? Yes, it's true, and the churches of Spain, France, and England have many of these carvings. International Phone Calls - Dialing Tips for Travelers
Having trouble phoning a number in Europe? Here we decifer the calling codes so you can figure it out. A Pleasant, Inexpensive Farm Stay in Belgium
Hoeve spreeuwenburg, a farm in the northeast corner of Belgium near the small village Waterland-Oudeman, is near some fascinating countryside and offers the tourist a great value. Europe Travel - How Much Does a Typical Europe Vacation Cost?
How much does Europe travel cost these days? Well, maybe it'd help if you looked at what I paid for gas, leased car, hotels and restaurant food and get some frugal tips for your vacation along the way. Porto - Oporto - Portugal Travel Guide
Porto is an interesting Portugese city on the Douro River, a processing and aging center for Port wine with a variety of Tourist attractions. Buying the Right GSM Cellular Phone for Europe
Cellular phones and what you need to know about the purchase of the right GSM cellular phone and SIM card for use in Europe. Europe in Fall -- Autumn Tours and Tips
Fall is a great time to vacation in Europe. Think wine, truffles, wild mushrooms, fabulous festivals--and for the contrarians there's always Iceland to consider! A Short History of the Lunigiana Region of Tuscany
A short history of the Lunigiana region of northern Tuscany. The Trench of Death - Diksmuide, Belgium
The Trench of Death outside Diksmude (Dixmude) Belgium, a WWI symbol of fierce resistance by Belgian troops, is easily visited, either virtually, through our pictures, or in person. Peñafiel Spain and the Ribera del Duero Wine Region
Peñafiel has a spectaular cliffside castle set in the middle of one of Spains best wine regions--and the cooking is first rate as well Bresse France and the Search for the World's Best Chicken
Bresse France is where the world's gourmet experts say the best tasting chickens in the world come from. We had to go, but ate at La Maison du Poulet de Bresse in Romenay instead. Eating in Spain - Spanish food and Restaurants
Can a tourist get vegetables in a Spanish restaurant? Maybe! Great Food in Porto, Portugal
Next time you're in Porto, try eating at the Restaurante Barao Fladgate at the Taylor Port Cellars in Villa Nova di Gaia. Tips for Driving in France
Driving in Europe is a little different than in the US. Here are some tips for buying gasoline, navigating the toll roads, and understanding the signage in France. Brugge and Gent - Tale of Two Belgian Cities
Brugge and Gent are two prime tourist destinations but completely different in how they "feel" to the visitor. Here are some thoughts on Brugge and Gent, Belgium. Tour de France is 100 this Year!
Visit the Tour de France bicycle race on your European vacation this year, it's an historic anniversary year, the 100th running, and we'll tell you how you can see it live or on television. Pinocchio Remembered - Collodi and Vernante Italy
Visit and be charmed by Carlo Collodi's children's tale Pinocchio in the town that gave him his name, Collodi in Tuscany. Then try undiscovered Vernante, where master illustrator of Pinocchio Attilio Mussino is remembered through murals. Travel Photography Equipment Hints and Tips
Thinking of doing some travel photography in Europe this summer? Here are some hints and tips on equipment to bring: film, digital memory, tripods, batteries and chargers, and more. Great Train Journeys - The Little Red Train
Ready for some of the best alpine Scenery via a scenic train ride? Tour Switzerland's Alps in style on the Experience Railway's Little Red Train "Il Trenino Rosso." Baden Baden Travel Planner -- Germany
Baden Baden is a Black Forest spa town that's been bathed in since Roman times, plus there's good wine and cuisine. We'll tell you what you need to know to plan your travel to Baden-Baden and vicinity. Pamukkale Turkey and Hierapolis Travel Planner
Visit Pamukkale to see the blistering white terraced pools and the ancient city of Hierapolis. L'Auberge Espagnole - Travel Film Opening in US
The movie L'Auberge Espagnole, set in Barcelona with an international cast of European characters, is opening in the US on May 16, 2003. | 