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Driving Tours in Engadine
The Lower Engadine is reached from Davos over the Flüela Pass (2,345m/7,692 ft.) and the Ofen Pass (2,115m/6,937 ft.). Four major passes lead into the Upper Engadine: Maloja…
In Depth in Demre
A Look at the Past There is not much historical evidence on Myra prior to the 1st century B.C. but rock inscriptions on the Lycian tombs date the city as far back as the 5th or 6th…
In Depth in Kelso
Robert Adam: Architect to the KingIn the field of architecture, one Scottish name towers over all the rest: Robert Adam (1728-92), whose adaptations of the Italian Palladian style…
In Depth in Vukovar and Ilok
Sv. Ivan Kapistran Sv. Ivan Kapistran (St. John Capistrano) was born to a former German knight and his wife in Italy in 1385. John became a lawyer in Perugia and was appointed governor…
Side Trips in Villach
Thermal Waters to Keep You YoungFrom the heart of the Old Town in Villach, it's a 4km (2 1/2-mile) drive to Warmbad-Villach, a town known for its thermal swimming pools and mineral…
Side Trips in Klagenfurt
St. Veit An Der GlanThe capital of Carinthia from 1170 until 1518, St. Veit an der Glan was where the dukes of Carinthia held power when the province was an imperial duchy. In the…
In Depth in Croatia
“The Mediterranean As It Once Was,” “Europe’s Summer Home,” “Ethnic Battlefield,” “War-Torn Nation.” Croatia has been labeled all these things, but which identity is correct, and is…
In Depth in Slovenia
Having emerged from its 10-day war of independence practically unscathed, Slovenia is a country of tremendous stability and calm. A high-ranking E.U. official once referred to Slovenia…
In Depth in Wine Country and the Central Andes
The Story of Mendoza's WineBlessed by rich sunlight and a panorama of snow-filled mountains, Mendoza dominates Argentina's winemaking industry, and it's one of the most successful…
Regions in Brief in The Gargano Peninsula and the Tremiti Islands
Manfredonia43km (27 miles) NE of Foggia, 119km (74 miles) NW of Bari, 217km (135 miles) NE of NaplesIf you approach Gargano from the south, your first stop, perhaps at lunchtime,…
Active Pursuits in Menton
Three breathtakingly beautiful villages perchés (or perched villages) hover high above Menton. Each one is linked to the French Riviera by a winding mountain road. Better still,…
Active Pursuits in Aosta
Most visitors to the Valle d’Aosta come here for the outdoor activities rather than to sightsee; the region has some of Italy’s best hiking trails. In summer climbers, cyclists, and…
Side Trips in Guangzhou
The Leaning Towers of KaipingThough cleverly photo-shopped images everywhere may lead you to believe otherwise, none of the diaolou (watch-towers) in the Kaiping region 137km (85…
Active Pursuits in Zermatt
Skiing & Hiking There are a number of ski-lift passes sold in various combinations, but there isn't much savings regardless of the plan you select. A 2-day pass covering all the…
Organized Tours in Baltimore
A series of guided tours takes tourists around and away from the Inner Harbor, offering a bit of history and culture. The Heritage Walk guides tourists through Baltimore's oldest…
Organized Tours in Pantelleria
Pantelleria's jagged coastline is much easier to explore by sea than by land, and taking a day to rent a boat, or better yet, hire a local boatman to take you on a small group tour, is…
Regions in Brief in Pantelleria
Pantelleria town is a working port that isn't love at first sight for those who vacation here, thinking Pantelleria is a chic insiders' getaway. There are delivery trucks belching…
Regions in Brief in Tremiti Islands
The Tremiti consist of three main islands, two of which are inhabited: San Domino and San Nicola. The smaller boat trip destination of Caprara, where only wild rabbits live, is at the…
Side Trips in Giglio
A Luxury Layover on the Argentario Peninsula Ferries for the Tuscan islands of Il Giglio and Giannutri depart from the town of Porto Santo Stefano on the Argentario, a mountainous…
Side Trips in Ponza
Palmarola Most everyone who sets foot on Ponza also finds time for a visit to the nearby, all but uninhabited island of Palmarola -- and for many, this is the highlight of the entire…
Active Pursuits in Ponza
Beaches & Coves Accessible by Land Boating is a way of life on Ponza, but if you don't feel like bobbing your way around the island, not to worry: Some of Ponza's coolest swimming…
Organized Tours in New Orleans
There are great advantages to taking tours. Though they’re touristy by definition, someone else does the planning, and it’s an easy way to get to outlying areas. A good tour guide can…
In Depth in France
The civilization and culture of France—not to mention the French way of life—makes the country easily the most visited in the world. The savoir-faire of its people lures travelers from…
In Depth in Venice
As barbarian hordes washed back and forth across the Alps during the decline of the Roman Empire (starting in the 4th c.), inhabitants of the Veneto flatlands grew tired of being…
Side Trips n Nice
Cagnes-sur-Mer and Le Haut-des-Cagnes also make a fine day trip from Nice. Roya Valley & the Mercantour National Park The timeless Roya Valley and the Mercantour forests (one of…