Getting Around Rome
Rome's historic hills are no myth: They are real — and sometimes even steep. The one myth is that there are only seven of them. Rome may look flat on a map, but it's very hilly. You'll soon understand [more…]
Walking Tours of London
What could be more fun than just wandering around London's streets? Try it. Pick a neighborhood — Soho, Chelsea, The West End, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill [more…]
Rome's Best Hotels and Restaurants
It used to be said that there wasn't a really good restaurant in Rome, but things have changed, and the Italian capital now counts among its many treasures some of the best restaurants in the country. [more…]
Scotland's Best Natural Attractions
Yes, Scotland has a pair of vibrant cities, loads of historic monuments, numerous castles, and gobs of golf courses. But the country is also home to some of the prettiest countryside you could ever imagine [more…]
Spain's Best Unique and Boutique Hotels
The top-flight hotels in Spain are generally less expensive than their counterparts in other parts of Europe, and Spain has some of the finest luxury hotels on the continent, ranging from 16th-century [more…]
London's Best Museums
If you're a dedicated museum maven, London's selection will keep you going for days, weeks, months, even years. London is loaded with every conceivable kind of treasure from all over the world. And, amazingly [more…]
Seeing Paris — Without the Lines
With wait times at the Eiffel Tower guaranteed to exceed an hour and sometimes two in high season (and not a whole lot less at the Arc de Triomphe), you may wish you could spend the time differently. Fortunately [more…]
The Best Spanish Experiences
It's easy to rhapsodize about many things in Spain, so vast is its history and culture and so delightful are its people, cuisine, and wines. You'll literally trip over your own contenders for the best [more…]
The Best Places to Soak Up London's History
The great historic landmarks in London never fail to stir the imagination: They've been witness to glorious triumphs and bloody tragedies — and it's almost impossible to remain unmoved when visiting them [more…]
British Cuisine: Traditional and Modern Dining
Restaurants in London and the rest of England serve everything from imaginative nouveau and continental cuisine to traditional British standards, like shepherd's pie. Breakfast is usually a big meal in [more…]
Traveling by Train: Passports and Customs Forms in Spanish
Having a Spanish-speaking train employee check your passport and Customs form can be confusing, but the following steps give you the Spanish you need to chug through the passport and Customs-form process [more…]
Tasting Spain: Local Cuisine
Spain has earned a reputation as one of Europe's most sensual countries, and nowhere is this reputation more evident than in the abundant pleasure that Spaniards take in eating and drinking. One of the [more…]
Ticket to Ride: Buying a Train Ticket in Spanish
If you’re going to ride the train in a Spanish-speaking country, you have to buy a train ticket first. To order your train ticket in Spanish, follow these easy steps: [more…]
Germany's Best Landscapes
Landscapes of fabled beauty and scenic splendor are found throughout Germany, and views of them are accessible by train, boat, and car. And at one time, Germany was a conglomeration of regional kingdoms [more…]
Choosing a Parisian Hotel
Part of the fun of traveling to Paris is waking up in a new place with unlimited opportunities for exploring! If this is your first trip to Paris, your expectations about what a hotel room should look [more…]
Dining in Scotland: Not Just Haggis or Haddock
For years, Scottish food was known for boiled meats, organ dishes, and watery, overcooked vegetables. But recently, independent restaurants have displayed significant improvements in Scotland's dining [more…]
The Essentials of Italian Words and Phrases for Traveling
Before you travel to an Italian-speaking country, review essential Italian words and phrases — including vocabulary for shopping, dining, asking directions, and meeting new people. [more…]
