Western Europe Travel Articles

The Lighter Side of Italy: Part III, Venice – Europe

J. C. Adams suggests travelers trust their imagination when navigating in, around and through Venice.

The Italian Job – Florence, Rome, Italy, Europe

Jennifer Krueger and sister spent a whirlwind Christmas in Rome and Florence. Their trip didn't turn out as they envisioned.

The Evocative Anne Frank Huis – Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Through Anne Frank's own words, Anne-Sophie Redisch brings history alive.

The Lighter Side of Italy: Part I, Roman Flirtations – Italy, Europe

J. C. Adams recounts his two short and memorable stays in Rome.

Chasing a Spanish Songbird – Valladolid, Spain, Europe

The arrival of a lady singer, Isabel Pantoja, makes the city of Valladolid the focal point of Spanish media, notes Terje Raa

The Tour de Dingle – Ireland, Europe

Gavin Wilk and four teammates experienced the stunning Dingle Peninsula while cycling on their Tour de Dingle.

In Which I Take A Hamam – Greece, Europe

Dana McMahan and friend, Holly, were pleased to have taken part in an experience they were quite certain no one else on their cruise ship had done that day.

We’ll Always Have Paris, But What About Our Luggage? – France, Europe

Rex Crum finally gets to Paris, only his luggage doesn't. That's just the start of his French trip's comedy of errors.

Biking the Bodensee – Germany, Europe

TW Strawderman and several friends spent their holiday biking Lake Constance - an area of Europe you're not likely to find many Americans. If what you’re looking for is an active vacation with his

Is Drinking Guinness Beer Coming To An End? – Ireland, Europe

Why is the sale of Guinness falling even as Ireland is the fastest growing population in the European Union? Michael O'Sullivan found the answer.