Tourism overseas is at an all time low. With the economic decline felt all over the world and the fear of terrorism threatening our travels, no one is venturing outside of the States. This is a big mistake. Never have …
Category: Europe
Tips From a European Rail by Brecken Donelson
The Italians are famous for their siestas. When traveling don’t be surprised to see shops or restaurants closed in the middle of the day, while the owners sit across the street, chatting with their friends about the weather or the …
DETOUR TO THE SLEEPING BEAUTY OF ATHENRY by Guylaine Spencer
My inability to read a train or bus schedule properly has landed me in hot water before, but occasionally it results in a pleasant surprise, as was the case one Sunday in Ireland. I’d chosen Galway, the main city in …
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LUXEMBOURG CITY, ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF HISTORY IN ONE HUNDRED MINUTES by Nancy S. Tardy
Luxembourg is not the primary destination for many Americans planning a trip to Europe. However, this small country of 1000 square miles; and its capital, Luxembourg City, deserve exploring. Luxembourg City is an easy train ride from Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam …
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LIFE IS EZE-Y ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA by Paula Hughes Court
The 9th century village of Eze ranks high on the list as one of the most popular stops for tour buses in the French Riviera. By ten am, tourists mob the narrow, cobblestone alleys; buying postcards, olive wood cutting boards …
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Taking the Train in Cumbria by Mickey Merideth
When the taxi driver picked us up at our hotel in Edinburg to take us to Waverly station, he asked us where we were bound for. “Carlisle”, we answered happily. “Oh”, he said, “you must have friends or family there.” …
Ostersund For Family Learning Fun by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We wanted to see a part of Sweden’s interior, which most Americans, who cruise to coastal cities, don’t see. We chose SAS to fly into Ostersund, the gateway to ski country, right in the middle of Sweden, near the border …
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A True Tale of Monsters, Witches, and Magic Spells by Bonnie and Bill Neely
A real monster? The people of Ostersund, Sweden, 370 miles Northwest of Stockholm, believe so. The city is situated on the vast and beautiful Lake Storsjon, which is a picturesque recreation spot for camping, water sports, and fishing in summer, …
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PAUANNE, A PLACE OF MYSTERY AND HEALING by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Sometimes on a trip, when things are unplanned, you have a serendipity you could never plan if you tried. We were driving through forests on road 13 in the Lake District in Central Finland, off of E 75, when we …
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Autumn in Switzerland A Quick Trip to a Friendly Country by Rita Cook
The thing that strikes me the most about Switzerland when I arrive at the airport in Zurich is how calm and orderly everything is, or at least it seems so. Not to the point of being sterile, but the calm …
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