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Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Moskenesoy in Lofoten Islands

Continuing east on E10, you'll come to the final road link at the hamlet of Å. This glaciated island extends for 34km (21 miles). Nature has turned this landscape into one of the…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Henningsvaer in Lofoten Islands

The nickname of "Venice of the North" is a bit much, but that shouldn't obscure the fact that this is the liveliest and most artistic of Lofoten villages. Lying 20km (12 miles)…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Flakstadoy in Lofoten Islands

Having visited Austvågøy and Vestvagøy, E10 continues west to the next island of Flakstadøy, with most of the population of 1,600 hearty souls living along the northern tier, around…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Lofoten Islands

Kabelvag in Lofoten Islands

Much more romantically situated than Svolvær is the port of Kabelvåg, lying 5km (3 miles) to the south. This is also a much better introduction to the quaintness of the Lofotens than…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Overijssel

Giethoorn in Overijssel

26km (16 miles) N of ZwolleThis picture-postcard village has no streets, only canals (and walking and bicycling paths). You get here by hourly bus from Zwolle. By car, take N331…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Flevoland

Urk in Flevoland

19km (12 miles) N of LelystadThis quaint fishing village was a Zuiderzee island for more than 700 years, its isolation undisturbed until the IJsselmeer reclamation project joined it…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Bohuslan Coast

Lysekil in Bohuslan Coast

This 200-year-old town, with its wooden houses and narrow alleyways, is another good base for exploring the coast. Today it also contains a number of workshops for artisans, artists,…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Bohuslan Coast

Strömstad in Bohuslan Coast

Strömstad is a slice of Norway in Sweden -- more Norwegians than Swedes summer here. Until 1658, Strömstad actually was part of Norway. Today it is a fishing harbor and, in summer, a…

Guide Article / Belize

The Best Adventures in Belize

Spelunking in the ATM Caves. And we're not talking "Automated Teller Machines". The cave was a major ceremonial site for the ancient Mayans and calcified to the floor are precious…

Guide Article / Belize

The Best Hotel Bargains in Belize

Belcove Hotel (Belize City): This budget hotel is set on the banks of Haulover Creek, just a block from the Swing Bridge and the heart of downtown Belize City. The old wooden building…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Belize

In Two Weeks in Belize

If you have 2 weeks, you'll be able to hit all the highlights mentioned in "In One Week," as well as some others, including a side trip to the ruins of Tikal, in neighboring Guatemala.…

Guide Article / In Depth in Belize

Fauna in Belize

For such a tiny country, Belize is incredibly rich in biodiversity. Whether you come to Belize to check a hundred or so species off your lifetime list, or just to check out of the rat…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Belize

Cruises in Belize

Belize is blessed with some wonderful cruising grounds. Steady yet gentle trade winds, combined with protected internal passages and innumerable isolated islands and anchorages, make…

Guide Article / Guatemala

The Best Outdoor Adventures in Guatemala

Mountain Biking the Rural Back Roads: The back roads and dirt paths of rural Guatemala are perfect for fat tire explorations. Whether you choose to take a ridge ride between small…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Halong Bay

Cruises in Halong Bay

Halong Ginger -- For a stellar experience on the water, look no further than the Halong Ginger. Unlike the Emeraude, Halong Ginger is a small, intimate affair, equipped with only 10…

Guide Article / Regions in Brief in Le Peninsula de Azuero

Pedasi in Le Peninsula de Azuero

Arguably the region's prettiest town, this is without a doubt the choice destination in the region, and I hesitate to say that because it is one of those special places you want to…

Guide Article / In Depth in Kenya

Fauna in Kenya

Everyone who comes to Africa wants to see the Big 5 -- elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, and buffalo -- a term coined during the great hunting expeditions of the last century, when these…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Akureyri

Hrísey Island in Akureyri

Heimaey in the Westman Islands is Iceland's largest and most populated offshore island; Hrísey is second on both counts, with about 180 residents. With its paved roads, well-tended…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Akureyri

Dalvík in Akureyri

This fishing town of just under 2,000 people, on the western shore of Eyjafjörður 44km (27 miles) north of Akureyri, may provide a diversion worth adding to a ferry trip to Hrísey or…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Cambodia

In One Week in Cambodia

If time is limited you are best off doing fewer things well than tearing around Cambodia doing everything badly. On a first visit, Cambodia can be a bit overwhelming, so the best way…

Guide Article / Turkey

The Best Beaches in Turkey

Most of Turkey's best beaches have been snatched up by big hotels or full-service entertainment beach clubs -- leaving less-than-stellar public alternatives. Thankfully, those big…

Guide Article / Turkey

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Turkey

Assos: Both hilltop and waterfront, Assos (known interchangeably by the name of the modern village on-site, Behramkale) is a picturesque slice of the Turkish Aegean that is fast…

Guide Article / British Columbia

The Best Museums and Historical Sights in British Columbia

Museum of Anthropology (Vancouver; tel. 604/822-5087): Built to resemble a traditional longhouse, this splendid museum on the University of British Columbia campus contains one of the…

Guide Article / British Columbia

The Best Inns and Bed & Breakfasts in British Columbia

West End Guest House (Vancouver; tel. 604/681-2889): This 1906 heritage home is filled with an impressive collection of Victorian antiques. Fresh-baked brownies accompany evening…

Guide Article / British Columbia

The Best Ecolodges & Wilderness Resorts in British Columbia

Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Hotel (Parksville; tel. 800/663-7373): Comfortably rustic log cabins in a forest at beach's edge: Tigh-Na-Mara has been welcoming families for decades, and the new…