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Bruges is Beyond Beautiful

Lev Raphael | Posted 05.16.2013 | Travel
Lev Raphael

I'm not a rushed traveler. I don't need to check things off a list to say that I've "done" them or "done" a city. I'm more what the French call a fl...

When to Visit Amsterdam: 5 Springtime Activities You Can't Miss This Year (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 04.17.2013 | Travel
Oyster

Just strolling along the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam is a wonderful way to spend a day, but we've got five activities you can't miss during your springtime trip this year. And of course, where to stay nearby.

Check in to Classic Nightlife: Paris's Best Hotel Bars

The Purple Passport | Posted 04.16.2013 | Travel
The Purple Passport

Picture this: Crisp French bartenders pouring velvety wines and classic cocktails, a jazz trio tinkling in the corner, a chic crowd engaged in scintillating conversation, and couples curled into softly lit nooks for romantic tête-à-têtes.

Is This Europe's Hot New Gay Destination?

Reuters | Posted 03.29.2013 | Gay Voices

* LGBT market seen rising 10 pct to $181 bln in 2013 * Market less affected by global crisis * Vienna promotes music, cu...

The Modern Backpacker

Andy Steves | Posted 04.27.2013 | Travel
Andy Steves

Technology has transformed the backpacking culture such that friends are kept updated to the minute of what their traveling buddies are doing half way around the world.

13 of the Best Luxury Hotels in Europe

Oyster | Posted 02.22.2013 | Travel
Oyster

There are plenty of different ways to travel in Europe -- from shoestring-budget trips to over-the-top getaways worthy of the British royals. Keep reading and discover our favorite luxury hotels in Europe!

How To Spend Election Night Abroad

Tom Meyers | Posted 12.26.2012 | Travel
Tom Meyers

If you're traveling or living abroad and excited about the election, how do you plan to watch it? Will it be an all-nighter, a middle-of-the-night wake-up or a wait-and-see?

PHOTOS: 8 Great Sleeps In Central London

Tom Meyers | Posted 12.12.2012 | Travel
Tom Meyers

Fortunately, there are still some cheapo-friendly small hotels, B&Bs and hostels in central London that offer nice rooms and friendly management.

Where Did The Real (Smoking) Europe Go?

Patricia Rust | Posted 11.21.2012 | Travel
Patricia Rust

Country by country, Western Europe has gone green and tossed out the cigarettes from restaurants and bars. They have been replaced by fishbowl rooms in airports where the politically incorrect can be seen going puff, puff, puff on their outdated coffin nails now that Europe is politically correct and so green that they make the United States look like Agent Orange.

How Family Vacation Has Changed

Grown And Flown | Posted 11.20.2012 | Fifty
Grown And Flown

When my boys were little, my idea of vacation was any place where the sun shone and my children could not break anything. In their middle years I wanted to show them things, add culture and breadth to their world. Now that they live away from home, I just want to have meals with them.

PHOTOS: 8 Affordable Hotels In Rome

Tom Meyers | Posted 11.13.2012 | Travel
Tom Meyers

Visiting Rome on a budget poses some real challenges to travelers.

Europe's Memorable Signage

Rick Steves | Posted 10.25.2012 | Travel
Rick Steves

A fun bit of urban art in Antwerp might have made our work much easier. But talk about negative!

PHOTOS: Great Overnight Trips From London

Oyster | Posted 10.17.2012 | Travel
Oyster

Here's a list of our top picks for overnight trips, all less than a two-hour flight from London. Start packing!

Touring Burgundy By Barge

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.18.2012 | Travel
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Our boat traveled upstream from Fleury-sur-Ouche to Escommes, on the southern portion of the Burgundy Canal.

The Evolution Of Traveling: From Hobby To Lifestyle

Andrea Adams | Posted 06.01.2012 | Black Voices
Andrea Adams

I'm not sure that there is a precise moment when travel migrated from a passionate past time to simply a way of life for me. Travel has become an art form, a stimulant, and a mode of expression.

PHOTOS: Cologne's Love Locks

Posted 11.17.2011 | Travel

It's a truth universally acknowledged that Venice is one of the most romantic cities on Earth. And nothing says never-ending love like the famous lock...

Why You Must Visit Albania

Eliza Dushku | Posted 11.02.2011 | Travel
Eliza Dushku

Looking back at the recent weeks I've spent in Albania, I feel foolish for anticipating I could understand it in less than a lifetime, but the process has been exciting, and at the same time humbling.

Pianists Are Lords of the Ring in La Roque d'Anthéron's Festival 2011

Laurence Vittes | Posted 10.22.2011 | Arts
Laurence Vittes

The nearly five-hour, Monday night apéritif we had originally come for, featuring some of the world's greatest headliners plus a generous sprinkling of future stars, included sumptuous performances.

Everybody Sleeps Where? In Paris, For Luxury, Hotel Plaza Athenee

Mara Gibbs | Posted 10.21.2011 | Travel
Mara Gibbs

I believe that Paris has the most luxurious hotels, restaurants, shops and homes anywhere. I am going to take you on a journey to some of the most lavish and fabulous hotels, restaurants, shops and homes.

Cruising the Mediterranean: A Speed Date on Oceania Marina

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 07.31.2011 | Travel
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Spending a week in Barcelona prior to our departure was like eating dessert first. We fell in love with the city's Catalan cuisine and culture, its unique neighborhoods, and modernist architecture.

Italy for Museum Lovers: Don't Miss These Five Museums

Paolo Rossi | Posted 05.31.2011 | Travel
Paolo Rossi

Although rarities, such as the peperoncino museum and the olive museum (yes, Italians love their food), are great places to visit, there are a few museums you really must visit during a stay in Italy.

The Road Less Traveled: Sicily

Marcello Arrambide | Posted 05.25.2011 | Travel
Marcello Arrambide

If you are planning a trip to Europe you should definitely consider Sicily as your next destination. You can get a taste of history by simply visiting the unique island.

PHOTOS: 5 Day Trips From Dublin

CheapOair | Posted 05.25.2011 | Travel
CheapOair

If you've been partying it up since New Year's Day, you may not feel like jumping straight back on the sauce in one of Europe's drinking capitals. But...

Notes of A Temporary Expat 1

W. Hunter Roberts | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
W. Hunter Roberts

Narrative is a connective tissue made of memories and events, facts and fantasy, and a set of beliefs, which we use to form identity.