Western Europe Travel Stories Travel Articles

Westvleteren: A Beer Journey – Belgium, Europe

Nick Wusz went on an epic adventure to Belgium to quaff the world's greatest ale, brewed by the Trappist monks of Westvleteren.

Albanian Mikpriste – Dhermi, Albania

It's high-noon hot on a forsaken beach in Dhermi, Albania. Jann Huizenga tries to strike up a conversation with the only other soul around.

A Handful of Spanish Towns – Elche, Orihuela, Murcia, Cartagena and Alicante, Spain

By selecting Spanish towns carefully, you may be in for a surprise when summing up your experiences.

Traveling With a Clear Plastic Bag – London, England

Jennifer L. Price recounts her experience of flying to Germany out of London the day after the terrorist arrests. She has a few questions about the effectiveness of the procedures, and what more can b

The Maltese Beer Can – Malta

John M. Edwards heads to Malta, discovering a traveller's liquid pride along the way.

Finisterre or The End of the World – Finisterre, Galicia, Spain

Arturo Conde heads to the edge of the world - or, at least, it seems that way.

Housing Plight in City of Light – Paris, France

Carmen Jenner is on a mission to find a small flat for a six-week stay in Paris. She soon finds that the French do "small" even smaller than most.

Lounging in Lugano – Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

Moumita D. finds Lugano to be a beautiful, laid-back and cheerful city full of warm locals who combine the vibrant charm of the Italians with the order and punctuality of the Swiss.

The Kingdom of Playland – the Youngest Microstate

Rory Shallowcreek explores the intricacies of the world's youngest microstate - Playland.

Solsbury (Silbury) Hill – England, United Kingdom

Jessica Spiegel joins the Mystic