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Side Trips in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the brightest star in a galaxy of cities and towns that together form what the Dutch call the Randstad (Rim City), a budding megalopolis that stretches from Amsterdam to…
In Depth in Athens
Not too long ago, Athens used to be the city Greeks loved to hate. It had a reputation as expensive, polluted, and overcrowded, with more than five million inhabitants -- over 40% of…
Side Trips in Barcelona
About six million people live in Catalonia, and twice that many visit every year, flocking to the beaches along the Catalan costas (coasts), the area of Spain that practically invented…
Side Trips in Alexandria VA
Arlington National Cemetery It's an easy excursion from Old Town to the famous Arlington National Cemetery, a cherished shrine commemorating the lives given by members of the U.S.…
Suggested Itineraries in Poland
Poland is a deceptively large country, so it's best to scale down your geographic ambitions from the outset. One week in Poland is ideal if your goal is to get in two big cities --…
Active Pursuits in Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Hiking is the quintessential Acadia experience, and it should be experienced by everyone at least once. The park has 120 miles of hiking trails in all, plus 57 miles of carriage roads,…
Active Pursuits in Redwood National and State Parks
Beaches The park's beaches vary from long white-sand strands to cobblestone pocket coves. The water temperature is in the high 40s to low 50s (single digits to 10s Celsius)…
Side Trips in Geneva
There are many attractions in the region around Geneva. A Tour to Mont Blanc If you have time, we highly recommend a Mont Blanc excursion, which is an all-day trip to Chamonix by bus…
In Depth in Geneva
The Land of Time August 8, 1535 -- The Protestant Reformation arrives in Geneva. A mob forcibly evicts the Catholic archbishop who, in his haste, forgets his watch. Today, it's a prime…
Suggested Itineraries in Oregon
Where should I go? What should I see? What's the best route? How do I make the most of my limited vacation time? I know all these questions well. I'm not going to get down to the…
Active Pursuits in Oregon
The abundance of outdoor recreational activities is one of the main reasons people choose to live in and visit Oregon. With both mountains and beaches within a 90-minute drive of the…
In Depth in Oregon
You've probably already heard the jokes: Oregonians have webbed feet and they don't tan, they rust. Even people otherwise unfamiliar with Oregon seem to know that it rains a lot here.…
Organized Tours in Madrid
We recommend a well-informed wander, but if you feel you need a guide, or have particular interests, the main tourist office offers a range of walking tours. Tours in English focus…
5 Days with the Family
This itinerary is designed for a family staying in Reykjavík for 5 days, exploring the city and going on a few day-trip adventures farther afield. Depending on the ages of your…
Active Pursuits in Oslo
From spring to fall, the Oslofjord is a center of swimming, sailing, windsurfing, and angling. Daily excursions are arranged by motor launch at the harbor. Suburban forest areas await…
Active Pursuits in North Umpqua-Upper Rogue River Scenic Byway
Oregon abounds in waterfalls and white-water rivers, but in the town of Glide, 12 miles east of Roseburg, you'll find the only place in the state where rivers collide. At the…
Active Pursuits in Bandon
Head out of Bandon on Beach Loop Road, and you'll soon see why the rocks are a big draw. Wind and waves have sculpted shoreline monoliths into contorted spires and twisted shapes. The…
Active Pursuits in Newport OR
BeachesBeaches in the Newport area range from tiny rocky coves to long, wide stretches of sand perfect for kite flying. Right in town, north and west of the Yaquina Bay Bridge,…
Active Pursuits in San Diego
Ballooning & Scenic Flights A peaceful balloon ride reveals sweeping vistas of the Southern California coast, the wine country surrounding Temecula (70 min. north of downtown), or…
Side Trips in San Diego
Popular day trips include the beaches and inland towns of "North County" (as locals call the part of San Diego County north of the I-5/I-805 junction), as well as our…
Self-Guided Walking Tours in Seville
Walking Tour: The Old CityStart: At the Giralda by the cathedral.Finish: At the Hospital de los Venerables in the Barrio Santa Cruz.Time: 4 hours, including rapid visits to the…
Side Trips in Auckland
Meandering in Matakana Approximately 1 hour north of Auckland is the village of Warkworth, at the heart of the Kowhai Coast. It gives access to the very pretty Sandspit/Matakana/Leigh…
In Depth in Lanai
Ghosts to Golf Courses Lanai hasn’t always been so welcoming. Early Hawaiians believed the island was haunted by Pahulu (the god of nightmares) and spirits so wily and vicious that no…
Side Trips in Chiang Mai
The most popular day trips are to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai's famed mountain and temple; however, don't miss the charming allure of nearby Lampang or Lamphun, both sleepy…
Suggested Itineraries in Malaysia
Most visitors to Malaysia will arrive at Kuala Lumpur's (KL's) international airport, spend a day in the capital, then run around the country trying to see as much as they can in a…