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Photo by Andres Putting As I was packing for my recent trip to Europe, I felt something I’d never felt before — fear. The news earlier this year had been absolutely bleak. Following the heartbreaking terrorist attacks in Paris, a second wave of attacks had hit Belgium, including a bomb at a Brussels’ metro station.…
Chances are that your last trip to Europe probably didn’t include a stop through Liechtenstein or an overnight in the mountains of Andorra. And while plenty of tourists visit Rome to marvel at the Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel or send postcards home from the Holy See, you’re less likely to hear about your friends and…
Although we dream of far-off lands and exotic locales, most Americans stay close to home when traveling; in fact, only about one-third of U.S. citizens have passports. While this number is quite low when compared to passport-holding residents of other countries, like Canada and the U.K., opting for domestic travel is certainly not exclusive to…
Tonio Vega via Flickr The idea of hipness is a bit like that of beauty: it’s in the eye of the beholder. But there are some neighborhoods where the recent influx of style and creativity is impossible to deny. These neighborhoods make great places to visit while on vacation because they offer plenty of one…
Hot Tub at the ION Luxury Adventure Hotel If you’re headed to Europe, you’re already living the life of a James Bond movie: touring castles, drinking wine from century-old vineyards, maybe taking a gondola for a spin. We say take it up a notch and consider a super-indulgent spa treatment. Sure, you can get a…
Here’s the Hype: Photo courtesy of Flickr/Bram Steeman With a hammering heart and quick skim of the calendar, we jumped on Wow Airline’s website eager to snag an ultra-cheapo ticket to Europe. Their low fares were already getting headlines from news outlets like the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Gate and were popping up…
Everyone loves Paris. After all, no one sings, “I love Lisbon in the springtime!” But maybe they should. Because while Europe’s heavy-hitters (think: Rome, Madrid, Paris) will always have our hearts, they also have massive crowds and the most expensive high-season hotel rates. Plus, there’s something enchanting about setting out to discover a little corner…
The deli counter usually offers a brief reprise from the monotony of the weekly shop. That tiny section of the supermarket, usually tucked away at the back, is a treasure trove full of cured meats, olives, cheeses, and oils. From chorizo to chilli olives, Parma ham to Parmigiano-Reggiano (“parmesan” to you and me), these delectable…
Sometimes it feels like the family-run inns of yesteryear are all but extinct now; larger brands run the hospitality show these days, and even some historic bed-and-breakfasts that have maintained their quaint vibe are nonetheless owned by hotel chains now, meaning no more pleasant interactions with husband-and-wife duos or generations of owners. But “all but…
Each year presents a new crop of must-visit destinations, and 2015 has been a real winner as far as amazing, varied locales that are hot, hot, hot. From shiny skyscrapers and ancient ruins; to well-trodden paths and emerging favorites; to that perfect storm of culture, beauty, and timing, these are the seven can’t-miss, must-see, GO-NOW…