Salzburg International Festival
Salzburg and the Sound of Music are synonymous. Leif Pettersen, however, was fortunate enough to learn more about music when he attended Salzburg's Superbowl of international music.

Belgium
Belgium's Identity Crisis
Phil Smith attempts to answers the question - What is it about Belgium that makes it, well, Belgian?

Werewolves of Belgium
Sean and travel friend Mike are pretty unimpressed with the attitude of the locals until they find a bar where everyone is extra friendly.

Stavelot and Coo, Belgium
Small towns and great views in Belgium.

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Four Hours and 15 Minutes in Sarajevo
For a short stay, Colleen Dilts and friends got a good sense of Sarajevo - of its recent past with an eye towards the future.

Bulgaria
An American Redneck in Bulgaria: Part II
There is promise in Kazanlak, and Jay Winfrey had the feeling that someday he'd come back to Bulgaria.

An American Redneck in Bulgaria
Jay Winfrey wandered through a lot of Sofia in a daze brought on by lack of sleep, but he did manage to run across some very interesting characters.

A Vulgarian Christmas
This should've been a skiing holiday, but the lack of snow put Jeanette Bergman on the piss and the pull instead.

Hiking in the Rila Mountains
A three-day hike that takes in the legendary Seven Lakes.

Croatia
Cranky Croatian Nudist
Catherine Mojsiewicz learnt the hard way never to cross an angry nudist on the Croatian island of Lokrum.

Umag, Croatia
This small resort town was once the vacation spot of choice for ancient Roman nobles.

Czech Republic
Sunsets in Cesky Krumlov NEW!
A meeting with friends in Cesky Krumlov is highlighted by beautiful sunsets and hours by the river.

The Fifth Pillar
Ibsen Moy trys to drink himself into oblivion, on yet another rainy night in Prague.

Pleasing Prague
Despite the horror stories of scams, crowds of tourists, and inflated prices, Leif Pettersen found Prague to be a suprisingly wonderful city.

In the Beginning...
Despite the dark oppressiveness of a former Communist country, Ibsen Moy still finds fun in surprising friendships.

Dark Nights in the City of Kafka
According to John J. Hilferty, the overpowering magnetism of Prague is not what's new, but what is still very old and intact.

An Italian in Prague
Etti Hazan appreciated the history of Prague but when it came to food and clothes, only a slice of Italy would do.

The Quest for the Glorious Life
Brenden O'Hanlon first tasted the freedom traveling brings in Prague. This was tempered by the loss of a friend in an accident.

Not at this Hour
Mark Jenkins found that arriving in Prague late at night was a great way to hand over a fistful of Czech Crowns.

Newfound Friends
A chance chat leads Staci Lichterman to a multi-national party - but one guy wasn't quite what he seemed.

Denmark
A Day From Hell NEW!
A broken foot, drunken hostel-mates and tricky light switches all plague Bert Brun's first day in Europe.

Legoland
Reminiscing from his childhood, Leif Pettersen takes a pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Legoland.

Christiania: A Hippy Vision Endures
Leif Pettersen discusses Denmark's social experiment, Christiania, an area of land conquered by hippies that has survived more than 30 years.

Finns Aren't What They Used To Be
Philip Blazdell tops off his visit to Finland with a visit to a restaurant where the menu consists of whatever the chef decides would suit you.

Copenhagen from Top to Toe
Terje Raa guides you through a walking tour of Copenhagen, using your body as a map.

Traveller Strikes Back
Philip Blazdell shuts down Munich airport, kidnaps the KLM ground crew and installs a team of Japanese sumo wrestlers in their place.

Meet the Dastardly Denizen of Hostels
Ken Vollmer tells the story of a true super-villain, one who stalks the hostels of Copenhagen.

Vikings, Storms, Dykes and Storks
Denmark's oldest town still retains a bit of its dramatic past as Heather Stimmler-Hall and her husband discovered.

Den Norge
Scandinavia isn't really the first thought for European travel, especially on a budget. But when an opportunity arises, Jane Dunn leaps at the chance.

England
It Happened One Cold, Rainy Day in London NEW!
Roy A. Barnes spent hours lost and wandering the streets of London - but the Soane Museum was worth the hassle.

Roy's Offbeat London
Roy A. Barnes has found new and out of the way places visitors don't see. Plus, they all include free admission except for the last destination, which can be as close to free as you choose.

Too Much to do in London!
The best of London lies off of the stomped tourist path, and Dr. Martin Kleinman takes you there.

Up Close With David Beckham
James Michael Dorsey and his wife did not recognize the man who would be indirectly responsible for their own faces being on TV and in the newspapers.

Two Dead Sheep
On a walking tour of England's Lake District, a series of coincidences made it more difficult for Eric D. Lehman to brush aside each accident with impunity.

A Week in Sunny Devon
Michael Levy takes in the sites, sounds and sun in Devon, but knows he needs a month to see even close to all it has to offer.

An English Love Affair
Eilís Renich began her love affair before she left for England, but once there, gave in to it fully.

My Fifteen Minutes of Fame
Envisioning himself as John Lennon of the Beatles, Evan Balkan becomes Liverpool's most famous American - for only 15 minutes.

Taxiing in the UK
A ride in a black cab is as much a must-do activity in London for Doug Lambdin as visiting the Tower of London or Buckingham Palace.

B.A. Flight 214, Seat 44D
David Kessler looked over the 16 rows of his section of the plane. What he saw was surprisingly beautiful, a good prelude to his trip.

Borough: London's Underground Market
Forget Harrods and the Portobello Road, Tiffany Hawk found the most cosmopolitan shopping and gratifying eating across the Thames and under the trains in South London.

The Grass is Always Greener Blues
Joanne Paul and her friend both had a bad case of the grass-is-always-greener-blues. Joyce thought she would like to live in California. Joanne was sure she'd love to live in Dorset.

London Calling
Paula Cantu might wonder if she's the most pathetic person on the planet, but her experiences on a haywire trip suggest something went right.

The Streets
The drudgery of a 9-5 work week in London is made all the more bearable by what the weekend has in store for Philip Blazdell.

The Genuine Article
Joanne Paul was after the 'real' England, and she found it in a little village called Sydling St. Nicholas.

Things That Go Bump in the Night
Telling a good ghost story is part of English culture, so Philip Blazdell stayed at one of England's most haunted hotels for some research.

Sunday in Dorset
There's always something special going on in Dorset on a Sunday, whether it be the annual blessing of the animals, open gardens in a Victorian Hall, or just locals making the most of a wet weekend.

Things I Can't Do in LA But Can Do in Dorset
Joanne Paul uses the local buses and trains in Dorset to fully enjoy the type of day she could not dream of having in LA.

Unexpected Pleasures
Unexpected pleasures are one of the biggest joys of traveling. Joanne Paul encountered three in one day.

The Spice of Uncertainty
Joanne Paul had a very pleasant day on a Dorset walking tour, made all the more enjoyable by the Spice of Uncertainty.

And I Never Had to Worry About a Place to Park
Joanne Paul doesn't like to drive on the other side of the road. With Dorset's bus services, she doesn't have to.

Resting the Traveling Boots & Raising Funds
Need cash in Glastonbury? Do like Pookie Elliott: sell souvenir pot seeds and hang with the Hare Krishnas.

Aliens, Foxhunters and Musical Cab Rides
Lisa Edwards travelled to a UFO Conference in Leeds, but the journey turns out to be more weird than the stargazers.

Things To Do When You're In LA But Long To Be in Dorset
On a rare year that Joanne Paul does not travel to Dorset, she satifies her wanderlust by visiting Dorset websites and reading Dorset publications.

Awkward Steps into an Alien World
Kiran Summan realised she was the most foreign person in the room despite the fact she was only ten minutes down her road.

Dorset Magic Sometimes Turned Off, But Mostly Turned On
Sometimes it takes a little longer than usual for the magic to show itself, but Joanne Paul is still a believer.

The Official Adventures of Mina: Road Warrior
On a road trip to the northern English town of Bradford, Philip Blazdell felt like he had fallen between the cracks of two cultures.

A Dorset Idyll
Joanne Paul dreamed of getting back to Dorset almost from the day she left the last time. When she finally made it back, Dorset did not disappoint.

Look Both Ways
An Estonian hostelmate's night-out reminds Mo Valentine how important it is to remember that the Brits drive on the left.

A Juicy Bit of Snot
Phil Smith looked for the real history of Nottingham and found more tales of yore than you can shake a longbow at.

Peugeots and Stone Circles: A Drive from Salisbury to Bath
Yank John Barth drives in England for the first time, and neither left-side lanes, right-side steering wheels or roundabouts can daunt him.

A Winter's Tale
After a battery charging weekend in the Lake District, Racheal Bloom has decided that mountains are good for the soul, regardless of the weather.

Where Broad Stream Lillies Throng
Joanne Paul had no trouble following walking guides in towns and villages, the problems only seemed to develop in the countryside.

A Perfect Place to Get Lost
Perfect for the budget traveller with a tent who wants to get away from the main drags, David Savage found plenty to keep him busy on tiny Lundy Island.

Dorset Duck Pond Revisited
Joanne Paul demonstrated how much Californians have to learn about the use of rain gear during her wander through the English countryside.

A Little Bit of Hardy's Wessex
A couple of wrong turns on public walking paths don't stop Joanne Paul from enjoying the Wessex of Thomas Hardy's books.

You Can't Judge a Town by it's Railway Station
Some extra time to kill led Joanne Paul away from the unsightly train station to the amazing history of the village of Wareham.

Not One But Two Americans in Dorset
Joanne Paul hoped Dorset would put on a good show for her husband's first visit. She was not disappointed.

Uphill All of the Way
Joanne Paul continues the battle to convince her husband of the virtues of Dorset. She gets plenty of help from the locals.

Dorset Magic
Joanne Paul thought she'd used up all her Dorset Magic. She shouldn't have been so pessimistic as everything turned out better than she could ever have expected.

Up Hill and Down Hill
In convincing her husband that Dorset had as much going for it as Hawaii, Joanne Paul expected an uphill battle. Dorset came to her rescue on several occasions.

Chesil Beach and the Ancient Mermaid
An ancient mermaid is just one of the many things that have washed up on Chesil Beach, as Joanne Paul discovered as she explored this region full of history.

Home Three Weeks and I Can't Wait to Return
Small inconveniences of travel fade quickly from Joanne Paul's memory when compared to the good friends and wonderful places in Dorset.

An Easy Choice
Joanne Paul wonders why people would choose to stay in London hotels when Dorset B&B's are so much more charming.

Dorset Duck Pond
It's a delightful experience to stay at an English Bed and Breakfast. While walking the grounds, Joanne Paul broke one of the primary rambler's rules - she disturbed the cows.

An American in Dorset
Joanne Paul was once again able to experience the magic of Dorset, even if it rained almost every day.

Lyme Regis and Charles With the Beard
Joanne Paul's visit to Lyme Regis was made so much better by a local called 'Charles with the Beard'.

Charles with the Beard and Other Delights
After 14 visits, Joanne Paul still enjoys the county of Dorset like no other. It's a chance to see old favorites and explore new destinations.

A Simple Formula for the Solo Traveler in England
Joanne Paul came up with a way for her to enjoy the freedom of solo travel that took care of the doubts and worries that go along with it.

A Three Day Slice of English Country Life
Joanne Paul felt like a local as she navigated her way around several small Dorset villages using the country bus system.

Tough Guy 2002: The Return of Sumo
Tough Guy is billed as the 'hardest' mass competitor event in the World. Others would bill it as the most stupid event of the year.

The Best of Both Worlds
Joanne Paul uses the English country bus network to explore all over the county of Dorset.

A Refreshing Walk in the New Forest
Joanne Paul found Brockenhurst and walking in the New Forest to be the perfect day trip to escape London's crowds.

The Irishman's Teeth
A search for false teeth leads to David Kessler taking a slow journey through Heathrow airport, with occasional spurts of royal treatment.

Why Don't You Potter Around Britain?
Barbara Ballard potters around England, visiting some filming locations for the movie based on JK Rowlings' Harry Potter book.

Coffee, the British Way
JoVon Sotak thought coffee would taste better in England because everything in Europe was supposedly better. If not, there were always 170 Starbucks to choose from in London alone.

I Love Whitby!
John Barth explores the lovely, peaceful, seaside town of Whitby – also, as it happens, where Bram Stoker was inspired to write Dracula.

Putting the Hop into Hip-Hop at Notting Hill Carnival
Pain, fun, crutches, carnivals; Jeanette Bergman defies her doctor and hobbles off to party in Notting Hill.

English Breakfast
It ain't all sausages and bacon - and Jeanette Bergman finds that London in the morning isn't all rudeness and lunatics either.

Moments of Magick at the Stones
Alternative celebrations at Stonehenge during the Y2K solstice party.

Avebury - Ancient Circles of Stone
The lesser known stone circles of Avebury are the largest and most complete prehistoric complexes in Britain.

WWOOF'ing It in the UK
Getting your hands dirty in exchange for room and board is a great way to escape the rat race.

The Dark Side of London
A long weekend in London in December is not the best time to take photographs.

Been there...Dome that
Regardless of what the papers say, a trip to the Millennium Dome can be a fun day out.

Try a Biking Holiday in Britain
3500 miles of signposted bicycle routes makes the UK a great place to take a two wheeled tour.

Driving Left is Quite a Trip
Driving in the UK is requires concentration. Especially when dealing with roundabouts.

A Londoner on London
The worst person to ask anything about London is a Londoner. We only live here you know.

The Great British Heritage Pass
Get a little more pounce in your Pound with this pass that gives you discounts on over 500 sites in the UK.

The Cotswold Way
Perfect if you are a keen walker, have a week to spare and would like to enjoy a taste of medieval England 'frozen in time'.

Bournemouth, England
A weekend at the coast, English style.

Faroe Islands
A Short Walk to Kirkjubor
There is simply no better feeling than to be free in a strange land with no time constraints and an optimistic outlook. Philip Blazdell found that feeling on the Faroe Islands.

Privates on Parade
Philip Blazdell loves fruit cake. He just can't understand why you'd stuff it up a puffin in order to eat it.

France
High in the Sky NEW!
Jacqueline Perry-Strickland visits the Mercier Champagne House where there was once a rally car race inside the cellars.

The Ultimate Marriage of Culture and Geekdom: Touring Paris on a Segway
It's a revolutionary two-wheeled, self balancing, personal transportation device and Leif Pettersen WILL own one before he dies.

Rainy Days in Paris
Leif Pettersen strolls through Paris' most famous, spine-chilling tourist sight. He won't sleep well tonight.

A Long Walk
Leif Pettersen thoroughly enjoyed everything about Paris - except for his bad haircut, the smoking, and the dog turds.

Should it be a right or a left?
Non à la guerre! Half-hearted French protesters take to the streets of Aix. Are they opposing the war, or are they opposing America's world influence? Now it's time to visit McDonald's.

Mistral
Kamiah A. Walker discovers how the wind in Provence has a special name - and a special power.

What's French for "Crazy Brits?"
David Kessler learns to shout in French while chasing a hat thief through the streets of Paris.

Into The Woods
Chris Card Fuller and her husband braved Wild Boar, vipers and deadly mushrooms - all for a good Sunday meal among friends.

Living Long Term in Paris
Chris Card Fuller has tips for those visitors who want to stay in Paris longer than two weeks.

White Rump Rafting
Ken Vollmer's perception of the leisurely and spiritual 'canyon walk' turned into a death-defying performance.

Pilgrimage to Chartres
According to Helen Williams, today's pilgrims to 800 year old Chartres cathedral may well be following in the steps of a tradition which dates back several millennia.

Americans Visiting Paris: What to Expect
Given the current climate, Americans might wonder what they can expect on a visit to Paris at the moment. Chris Card Fuller offers her experience.

French School and Kalimochos
AmEx is Paula Cantu's lifelong friend as she heads to French school, where Coca-cola, wine, and the Spanish Mafia await.

The Air France Fiasco
Erik Trinidad has about as much time to get to his connecting flight as it takes to microwave a bag of popcorn. Will he make it?

Maybe Paris Isn't So Bad, After All
What was supposed to be a romantic conclusion to her trip turned into tear-inducing frustration for Dana McMahan.

Shadow Lines, Part III
An expense account-funded tour of Paris would've had Philip Blazdell returning to old haunts, but then the phone rang.

Paris on an Empty Stomach
Kristine Sjo spent ten days in the gastronomical capital of the western world - with a bunch of anorexics.

Provence, France: A Traveler's Delight
Norman Goldman believes that Provence in France is an artist's paradise as well as a traveller's delight.

The Good, The Bad, & The Sad
Kolby Kirk's first day in Europe was easily the happiest and saddest day of his life. It was September 11th, 2001.

A Starry Night in Antipodean France
Luisa Ryan loses her chance to marry a movie star, but she still gets to hang with them at the Festival of the Cinema of the Antipodes in St. Tropez.

Tous Ensemble: Night of the Parisian Bucks
Entry to the club: FF100. Tequila with lime: bad idea. Free red wine: good idea. Thirty strange men dropping their pants for you: priceless. Or so says Luisa Ryan.

An Artist's Paradise - La Loire, France
Norm Goldman suggests that attending an art workshop in Loire France is a great way to experience the "real" France.

Of Free Camping, Mighty Stones and Big Angry Dogs
The gods of free accommodation shower grace upon Karlien Van Houtte. Then the demons step in, with lots of rain and a growling, pointy-teethed beast.

Discovering the French Riviera
Casinos, beaches, royalty, dolphins made of oranges – and no, says Fred Perry, it's not as expensive as you think.

Progressive Supper
Will romance be its final course? Or will even Paris be a let-down to Jacqueline Harmon Butler's heart?

Wobbling Through the Loire
Combining exercise and fine French cuisine on a 3 day cycling tour of the Loire Valley.

Snailing in France
A meal of tradition which is eaten with little thought to how the escargots got there in the first place.

The Delight of Cycle Touring in France
It's not always comfortable, but the rewards are far greater when you travel this way.

Germany
Scenic Koblenz NEW!
Namrata Singh discovers the picturesque little towns that dot Germany's famous Rhine River.

Danke for the Memories: Oktoberfest NEW!
David M Weber shares his experiences and tips to help future travelers to Oktoberfest survive, and even enjoy it.

Cheating Death in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Novice rock-climber Christine Wynne experiences some free-climbing in the heart of Eastern Germany.

A Stay in the Penthouse
A stopover in Osnabruck leads Dave Zimmerman to a great hostel and a town rich in good food, things to do, and interesting people.

My Favorite Drives
Ever since Jeff P. Porterfield was legally able to put his foot down on an accelerator, he's been striking out on the road in an attempt to feel freedom and experience new surroundings.

Eastern Germany: In the middle of Europe, but not well-known
Since 1989, beaches, mountains, castles, gardens and great hiking are now more accessible. Joe Browne suggests some highlights.

Germany Stands Tall
Samantha Ehrlich feels like everyone in America is in a rush, while Germany has grown into a traditional, but modern society.

Another Day in the Life
Philip Blazdell does his best to dispell the myth that jet setting all over the world on other people's money and calling it work is all glory. Do you believe him?

Family Hostelling
John O. Andersen and his family had a great experience hostelling, and now they can't wait to try out the ones close to their U.S. home.

Oktoberfest 2000
A whirlwind visit to the beer festival where most of the action occurred after leaving the tent.

München: the BMW museum in the rain
The BMW museum is quite a show, especially for enthusiasts, but beware of "museum syndrome".

The Black Forest
There is so much more to this region than trees, cakes and felt hats.

Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Gibraltar has many hidden treasures to distract you from duty-free shopping.

Greece
Full Moon Over Thessaloniki NEW!
Daniel Villiers doesn't know what is worse: the howling dogs or the upstairs neighbors that are fond of throwing crockery.

The Roads Less Taken in Greece
Katie McVay diverges from the tourist trail and discovers the heart of old Greece.

Samos, a Greek Island Paradise
Can you still find paradise on a Greek island? Chris Hailstone thinks you can on Samos.

Off Hours in Athens
Katie McVay knows how to see Athens and avoid the crowds, and she's willing to share the tip.

Greece is the Word...is the Place...For Safe and Friendly Travels
Katie McVay was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the people and safety of Athens.

Land in the Clouds
Time slows down in Meteoras, where monks produce wine in old oak vats and carpentry and masonry tools are created by hand.

Chosen Greek Men
In Athens, pleated white skirts act as tourist magnets - because they are worn by men...with guns.

Livin' La Scooter Loca
Rent a scooter! Raymond Leung gives advice on how to ride like a local in Greece.

Following a Greek Snake
Following the snake-like white flagstones in Paros, Greece, leads Terje Raa to hidden splendors.

A Hunk of Burning Love: Flirting with Santorini's Volcanic Past
For a life-long dream, Melanie Mize Renzulli travels 5,000 miles to sleep on top of Greece's most famous volcano. She will do it, even if it kills her.

A Full Moon Night in Athens
Ruth Kozak and her friends get an adult reminder of the old adage that you should never take candy from strangers.

Fire Dancing - An Out-of-Body Experience
Ruth Kozak was eager the mystical fire dancers at the Feast of Saints Constantine and Eleni, but the Gods invoked rain to stop the pagan ritual.

Affluent Athens
Terje Raa surveys the posh side of Athens in Kolonaki Square, where neither beggars nor stray cats dare appear.

Three Greek Villages
Terje Raa investigates three Greek villages with chequered histories in the Dodecanese islands.

The Ghost of Henry Miller
Eric D. Lehman went to Greece on a specific mission. He returned home and left someone behind.

Trip of a Lifetime
Kristi Garrett wondered if a group of Americans could, or should, still enjoy a holiday at the edge of the Muslim world right after September 11.

The Greek Side of March
Instead of acquiring a suntan, Elle Madison gained a greater understanding of the Greeks in the warmth of Voula's taverna.

Sailing the Dodecanese
With the taste of wine, crayfish and salt water in his memory, after Nick Jenkins' first sailing trip in the Greek Islands he wonders: where next?

No Place for Beginners
Roberta Beach Jacobson lucks out on Karpathos - a Greek island barely on most maps and a paradise for windsurfers.

Cretan Disaster
A bad package holiday and end-of-tourist-season mishaps take Jeanette Bergman to the end of her rope. Strong language this one. You'll see why.

Wining Down the Isthmus of Corinth
Sean and travel friend Mike leave Athens on an ill-fated but enjoyable journey to ancient Corinth.

Mani Madness
Hiking the Mani Peninsula in the Greek Peloponnese.

Eight Hours on Ios
Out of all the Greek Cyclades, Ios is the party island - even for eight hours.

Footloose Through the Peloponnese
Beauty, cozy villages, culture, world class archeological sites, and superb beaches - without the crowds.

Greenland
Greenland, the Other Island
Go dogsledding on a frozen bay in winter, hike up to the ice cap, fish for huge Greenland Sharks, go arctic skiing, try your hand at ice golf or stay in a traditional igloo.

Hungary
The Overnight Train to Budapest
It wasn't uncomfortable beds, rough train rides or a snoring sleeping companion that made Lee Abbamonte's life miserable: it was body odor.

Intoxicating Eger
Bull's Blood, the historical defeat of 60,000 Turks, and hangovers await travelers to Eger.

Feeling "Blue" in Budapest
Melissa Vinitsky tried to act as natural as possible while sporting a blue plastic bag on her head in a Hungarian thermal bath.

Amusement, Buda Style
Who knew Hari Krishnas could rock? Melissa Vinitsky discovered this little known fact at a Budapest music festival.

Heavenly Bodies (down at the Spa)
The Hungarian thermal baths. A new experience in skin wrinkling sensations.

The Old Ways in Iceland
Russell Fielding visits his top list of sights of Icelandic sagas and rockclimbs with only a bamboo pole.

A Vagabond in Iceland
With 500 bucks in his boot and no plans, Brenton Netz ditched his onward bound flight to spend 22 days in Iceland.

Hneyksli (Shocker)
An unsolved backpacking mystery proves to Mo Valentine that sometimes and anywhere, you just cannot escape your own past and heritage.

Ireland
Par For The Course in Ballybunion NEW!
Katie McVay searches for Bill Clinton (or, at least, his likeness) at one of the top golf courses in the world.

Family Ties
Blood is thicker than water, but meeting long-lost relatives is nerve racking. Especially when the family is as loud as Courtney Ries'.

Dancing Through Dublin
When his feet are sore and he's lost, Leif Pettersen reckons you can probably find him in a pub.

West Country Pilgrim
Eric D. Lehmans discovers the true intention of a pilgrimage while visiting the sites in Yeats' Ireland.

Girl Travel
Sheila Lamb has come across quite a few head shakers when people find out she prefers to travel alone, as if she has done something completely different or created a new invention.

To Da Loo
Sean Fitzmorris discovers the quirky Irish psyche in his trips to the 'loo'. Now if only he could find the Secret Switch.

Two Days on Little Inisheer
Annika Neudecker finds that 2 days only scratches the surface of this small island in Galway Bay.

Conquering the Reek
Erin Joslyn climbed the holy mountain of Croagh Patrick with two locals who later gave her one of the most interesting and somewhat scary days in her life.

Weathering the Changes - the Irish Countryside
Robyn Dwyer says forget the rain, she's taking in the countryside around Dublin before more housing developments do.

Ties that Bind: Falling in Love with the Aran Islands
Even with hundreds of visitors a small island and summer days, Guylaine Spencer found it remarkably easy to get away and have the ocean to herself for hours on end on Inishmore.

Doolin's Star Quality
Solo traveler Cara Nissman appreciated the company of other travelers when she nearly fell from the Cliffs of Moher.

Tent Virgin
The gods of camping and Irish weather go easy when Sean Fitzmorris has his first tent experience in the Burren. For the first night, anyway.

Way Out Wicklow
Michael Jordan had planned to walk the Wicklow Way as a warm up for another hike. While the other was an incredible success, this one was an hilarious disaster.

Wading at the Edge of the World: Cold, Wet, and Mostly Alone on the Irish Coast
Jeremy Hart has heard tell of a place in Ireland where you can surf. He wants to give it a go, but there's one problem: he's never touched a surfboard in his life.

Walking the Kerry Way
Tim O'Reilly jumps at a chance to walk part of the Kerry Way with his brother and is filled with memories of his father.

The Shadow of Slievemore
Feel the power and presence of Slievemore mountain, off Ireland's northwest coast.

St Patrick's Day, Irish Style
There's something special about being in Dublin during this amazing national holiday.

Ireland Road Trip
A week long tour of the Emerald Isle, from Dublin to Galway to Belfast.

Italy
The Dark Heart of a Beautiful City NEW!
Just because you don't hear about the mafia doesn't mean it's dead in Sicily.

Mind the Euro-Trash NEW!
Leif Pettersen wraps up his European tour, half-crazed and exhausted, in what he thought would be the quiet little town of Taormina, Sicily.

Ruining Agrigento NEW!
Closed tourist offices, rain and the Festival of the Madonna may interfere with Leif Pettersen's plans, but at least he doesn't have to worry about tourists.

Guide to Bergamo NEW!
Tour Bergamo, a real life tale of two cities, with Karen Bryan as she tells why it is beautiful, what it offers, a little about its history, its food, its artists and even some day trips out of the village.

Guide to Lake Iseo NEW!
Follow Karen Bryan as she takes you on a guided tour of Lake Iseo, in the Lombardy region of Italy.

Hauling Ass Through Cinque Terre NEW!
Leif Pettersen doesn't scuttle around Cinque Terre - he hauls ass.

Florence Needs Italians
With more tourists than Italians and more of a let-down than anything else, Leif Pettersen finds Florence lacking...everything.

Buzzing Through Rome
Despite his abhorrence of churches and tourist crowds, there is still enough in Rome to make Leif Pettersen's jaw drop.

Secluded and Ill-Researched
His trip was ill-researched and ill-advised, but Leif Pettersen still loved Marettimo.

Going Hungry in Milan
After one day of reading the tourist brochure 'Hello Milan,' and not finding a decent place to eat, Leif Pettersen said 'Goodbye, Milan'.

Fountain of Breasts
Leif Pettersen wants a break from tourist Italy and finds everything he is looking for in Bologna - good local food, a laid back city, and a fountain of breasts.

Deconstructing Venice
Travelers often call Venice a maze. After getting lost multiple times, Leif Pettersen thinks the appropriate word for navigating one of Italy's oldest cities is extreme-giga-maze-hard-core-to-the-max-Gomer.

Going Pink in Verona
Leif Pettersen gets in touch with his feminine side, and Juliet's breast, in Verona.

Magical Sardinia!
The slow, satisfying pace of Sardinia enchants Judy Smith.

At Home in Venice
Leaving the guidebook behind, Anna Gibson enjoyed being part of Venice, even if only for a few days.

Palermo: a Quick Stay
Sylvia Seschel only had a day to enjoy Palermo, but she made as much of it as she could, taking in the sights along Via Vittoria Emmanuel.

Sicily: Mafia? What Mafia?
Sicily wasn't Sylvia Seschel's first choice as a destination, but after a taste she did not want to leave.

Amalfi: the Splendor Surpassed the Glitch
A glass of wine, some bread and cheese and some of the most spectacular Italian coastline. What more could you ask for?

Venice: Twice is Not Enough
Venice is Sylvia Seschel's favourite city and two visits spanning over 20 years is not even close to being enough.

Question of the Quest
When traveling, Colleen Dilts recommends taking that agenda you've been penciling in, tossing it out the window and following your whims.

Small World, After All
Sarah Sung never expected the amazing adventure she would have in Florence, Italy, all the result of a chance encounter and coincidence.

Non-Designated Camping
Kolby Kirk runs through the checklist of what makes a good alternative campsite when no other accommodation options are available.

Five Steps to Heaven
Laura Bennett found the path connecting the five villages of the Cinque Terre on Italy's North West Ligurian coast wasn't just for Aussie iron men.

Lifting the Dark Side of Venice
Neville Millen thought of Venice as a decaying aqua-fortress, until he got on Line 12.

Game Of The Bridge
Jacqueline Harmon Butler describes the origin, actual battle and magnificence of an event held annually in Pisa.

Luminara di Saint Ranieri
Jacqueline Harmon Butler found that thousands of people come every year to marvel at the spectacle of the candles and to watch the historic regatta.

Living the Dream in Sardinia
Sonya Smith is living her dream - starting a business on a beautiful island, combining business ventures with an exciting lifestyle.

City Girl on a Small Farm in Tuscany
Jacqueline Harmon Butler's limited language skills brought a blush to the face of an Italian farmer.

Escaping the Crowds
MC suggests beating the crowds flocking to more well known Italian destinations and come to Sardinia, an island with an ancient history of travelers.

Visiting La Serenissima
Michaela Gabriel visited Venice in January, when it belongs more to the Venetians than to the tourist hoards.

Close to Home
Melissa Vinitsky found it very difficult to enjoy the rest of her European journey after learning of the attacks on America.

Il Piccalo Paradiso
The Italian isles of Capri and Amalfi proved to be slices of paradise that Melissa Vinitsky found very difficult to leave.

The Fire of Mount Etna
On a day when Mount Etna was quiet, Jacqueline Harmon Butler managed to find the fire of Mount Etna, not in the volcanic craters, but in a little souvenir shop near the summit.

Not Just Your Average Nunnery
Gerry Schwartz had stayed in many other interesting places in Europe, but never in a working convent.

Real Palermo for a Steal, Strays Not Included
Anika Scott rents an apartment in a run-down Sicilian neighborhood right where the people - and stray dogs - live.

Carnevale Di Venezia: Baby
It's Cold Outside
The fun of a Venetian festival does nothing to raise the temperature, Jacqueline Harmon Butler says through chattering teeth.

Venice, Italy
Painters, poets, priests, and pirates from all over the world have all been seduced by this incredible city.

Navigating in Southern Italy
Two weeks in Southern Italy, including Sicily and the heel of the boot.

Latvia
Our Liepaja Adventure
Patricia Perkins' poor preparation left her open to a unique and wonderful adventure with a family of locals.

Luxembourg
The Luck of the Irish in Luxembourg City
The luck of the Irish is with Courtney Ries as she navigates her way around Luxembourg City.

Loving Luxembourg
Despite fears of an overpriced, industrial city, Leif Pettersen found Luxembourg's capital to be a stunning, wonderful place.

Macedonia
Khalkidhiki, Macedonia
Birthplace of Alexander the Great, Macedonia is studded with relics of its various stages in history.

Malta
A Nation Like No Other
Fred Perry's 3-story series introduces Malta not as a travel destination, but as a historically and culturally rich nation.

Montenegro
Beneath the Black Mountain
Montenegro may well be the last part of Europe uncontaminated by the spread of the Irish bar. However, Alan Grant found much more to intrigue him about this proud, small nation.

Netherlands
Scoring Herbs in Amsterdam NEW!
Denni searches for a particular drug in Amsterdam - but it's not the one you might think.

Check your Morals at the Door
Government sanctioned prostitution, soft drugs, and live sex shows entertain Leif Pettersen during his time in Amsterdam.

Oh, What a Night!
Just by trying to go to bed in his hotel room, Jon David ended up standing naked in front of a crowd of people screaming at him in Dutch, and with the local police about to drag him off to the clink.

Bicycling in Holland: What's the Big Deal?
Venture on two wheels across the varied Dutch landscapes of windswept dunes and seaport towns, canopied forests, medieval villages, famous windmills, and culturally diverse cities.

Galleries, Girls and Gables
Amsterdam fortunately has far more to offer than just the thrills of drugs and sex.

A Little Cream in My Coffee
Diary of one woman's journey into the 'hood in Amsterdam.

Northern Ireland
Backpacking in Northern Ireland NEW!
Charlotte Morgan seeks out all the attractions that Northern Ireland offers, from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway and Londonderry.

Brillant Belfast
For a city with a reputation of violence and car bombs, Leif Pettersen can't say enough good things about the Northern Irish capital.

Belfast: Worth Discovering
Kay Bozich Owens discovers that the people of Northern Ireland are every bit as friendly as their neighbors to the south.

Norway
Fjords, Ships, Dry Heaves and Where The Bloody Hell Am I? NEW!
Seasick Becky Gold misses her stop, and mistakenly rides a boat to the Faroe Islands in what became an adventure of Tolkienesque proportions.

Have Wheel, Will Travel
Leif Pettersen captures the travels of 10 unicyclists as they peddle their way through jokes, stares and narrow roads in Norway.

Cold Play
Steve Bond found it easy to spot a fellow tourist in wintery Oslo. They were the ones clinging to lampposts and flipping back somersaults in the street.

Poland
Savoring Summer in Krakow
Elizabeth Brown enjoyed the sights and sounds of Krakow, especially, its lody.

Portugal
Lively Lisbon NEW!
Leif Pettersen wanders Lisbon's streets, exploring what it has to offer, but still can't keep up with the walking speed of the Portuguese.

Anybody Wanna See Another Church? NEW!
Leif Pettersen discovers there is much more to Porto than its alcoholic claim to fame.

Gothic Tales from Portugal
Murder, burnings at the stake, churches built out of bones – Fred Perry gives a glimpse of the darker side of history.

The Perils of Parking in Porto
Parking in New York or London? Easy. It's hell in Porto, says Kristina Johnson, unless you're in with the pensao manager's wife.

Romania
Train to Transylvania
It's lights out for Jerry Lane when he heads to the bathroom on a train to Transylvania.

A Visit to Dracula's Tomb
David M Weber attempted to see the tomb of Vlad the Impaler and came across a couple of characters who he felt should be getting acquainted to splinters in the most embarrassing of places.

The Search For Dracula's Castle
It did not take Kolby Kirk long to realize that locals take no part in such nonsense as Halloween in Transylvania.

Bear Country
A night in a tent in the Fagaras Mountains in Transylvania leads Tom Grass to the dawning realisation that other beasties much fiercer than rabbits inhabit the same environment.

Russia
The World's Biggest Lake, the World's Biggest Travel Deal
In Siberia, Lake Baikal is thousands of miles from the nearest airport. But Joshua Hartshorne, and a host of volunteers from around the world, make the journey to help build trails around the world's deepest and oldest lake.

Lakes with legends of fairies
Under the idyllic moonlight at Lake Baikal in Russia, S.A.J. Shirazi has little doubt that fairies come to swim, dance and bestow love and happiness to unsuspecting wanderers.

Murmansk for Five Days and No Nights
Five days without a sunset, 28 hours in a train full of Russian sailors, and dried fish still on the hook for lunch. Joshua Hartshorne recounts his trip to Murmansk, Russia.

The Trans-Siberian Railroad from Beijing to Moscow
Undertaken in the right spirit of travel, The Trans-Siberian will be your greatest journey yet, according to Matthew J. Gill.

Elbrus, the Two-Headed Giant
Robert Geier is determined to climb the tallest mountains of the world. This time it's Europe's biggest, Mount Elbrus in Southern Russia.

Where Are They Now?
Have you ever wondered what happened to people you've met on your travels? On a return trip to Russia, Mary D'Andrea finds out.

Summer in Siberia
Siberia is full of people that contain hearts that are equal in size to the Siberian mountains themselves.

Slovakia
A Guide to Hiking the High Tatra Mountains
Although it's one of the smallest mountain ranges in Europe, Karlien Van Houtte thinks the High Tatra mountains offer some of the best hiking.

The High Tatras, Slovakia
Some excellent tips to help you safely enjoy this wonderful region and get that unique adrenaline rush.

Spain
Sketches of Spain NEW!
Memories are imperfect, and Ibsen Moy wonders if the story he is telling actually happened the way he is recounting it.

The Running of the Bulls NEW!
Even though he's not so keen on the gory aftermath, Lee Abbamonte can't resist the temptation to run with the bulls.

Figueres, Spain and Salvador Dalí NEW!
Leif Pettersen is as knowledgeable about art and art history as a dead armadillo, but he knows what he likes and he likes Dali.

Breathtaking Barcelona
Leif Pettersen takes on La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas and the beggars of Barcelona.

Port to Ibiza
Before visiting the grand daddy of party islands, Ibiza, Leif Pettersen visits the port city Valencia and discovers the finer points of Spanish culture.

Exploring Granada
Visiting the Moorish town of Granada, Leif Pettersen endures wild street cats, ruthless scooter drivers, and the flowing sangria.

Sangria and Siestas
Sangria, siestas and tapas are all Leif Pettersen needs to survive in San Sebastian in the Basque region of Spain.

Running From the Bulls of Pamplona
David M. Weber braves the bulls of Pamplona and lives to write about it...just.

Design and Destruction
Ian Everett visits the heart of Basque-country Spain, and discovers that Basques are fighting against global terrorism, while also struggling to maintain their identity.

Everybody Makes A Mistake
In that split second of courtesy and relaxation, Priscilla Hon's credibility as a street-wise traveler was shattered by a lightfingered pickpocket.

Out of the Mainstream in Madrid
It's Madrid's quirky parks, markets and hangouts that leave the biggest impression on Anne Paige Austin.

Chasing Gypsies
Everyone Christine Michaud met had warned her about Gitanos, the Iberian Gypsies. Which is why she wandered into a barrio with the flimsiest of invitiations.

The Troubling Tagalong
Anne Paige Austin is a 20-something looking for anything but trouble, yet somehow it keeps finding her.

Festival Internacional de Benicassim
Being a festive fibber only cost Anne Austin 110 euros, and that even came with a camping spot near the train tracks.

When Good Parades Go Bad
Erik R. Trinidad thought he was watching a parade in Barcelona, until the police waded in with nightsticks and tear gas.

Bovine Madness
Paul Cook considered running with the bulls before his trip to Pamplona, but after being a live spectator, and witnessing the gored runner who wasn't too happy, he decided to give it a miss.

Camino de Santiago
When was the last time the only thing written on your to-do list was "walk" - for 12 days straight? This was Anne Austin's 800km chance.

Fiestas Salamanca-Style
In a European Culture Capital the amazing festivities still play second fiddle to everyday life, and none of it should be missed.

That Was Then, This is Cow
Vincent Yanez really likes cheese and was in the midst of a Jane Goodall moment with a bunch of cows when the lack of udders caught his attention.

Madrid, City of the Giants
Delara Adams left Madrid promising the city of giants another visit, another time after admiring the architecture and experiencing a bullfight, or six.

Daylight Robbery
Baggageless but happy, Jeanette Therese "Trouble" Bergman smiled away through the streets of Madrid. Then she was robbed.

La Tomatina: The World's Biggest Food Fight
Paul Dodson gets sloppy with the locals, in more ways than one.

Holy Toledo - I'm Lost!
Lisa Tossey had only been in Toledo's narrow streets for 30 minutes before she was lost, and managed to pick up an "un-Juan-ted" tour guide.

La Gomera: Natural Magick?
The smallest of the Canary Islands is described as "a small unspoilt paradise." But it may not be for everyone.

Double D Days
The dangers of taking a drive in Tenerife are doubled when you add tourists into the mix.

Spanish Fly
Using a two day old newspaper to diffuse a tense situation on a Spanish beach.

Sweden
A White Trash Ski Trip
Jerry Lane learns to ski in ecologically friendly Sweden on a enormous pile of trash and snow.

Sweden with a Twist
Terje Raa searches out 'lovely views in every direction' in evaluating the architectural facades and skyline of Malmo, Sweden.

The Ice Bar and Hotel
Leif Pettersen's addiction to ice leads him to the famous Ice Bar and Ice Hotels of Sweden.

Midnight Light
To go skiing all day takes on a more literal meaning in the land of the Midnight Sun, as Carmen Hamdi discovered.

Meet the Pitebo Family: Piteå, Sweden
Andreas Grundtvig visited his girlfriend's hometown, known for its Millennium Nookie Night.

A Weekend in Stockholm
Keiron Burchell visits the Swedish capital with thoughts of blondes, ABBA, Ikea and Volvos. He finds not all stereotypes still hold true.

Switzerland
My Swiss Secret NEW!
Bruce Whitehill doesn't want to, but is forced to share his secret getaway in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Ducks of the Interlaken NEW!
Two memories of Interlaken that will always stay with James Michael Dorsey and his wife are the laundromat, and the ducks that tried to kill them.

Lucerne and the Sunrise
At barely 20 years of age, never having traveled alone, George Dunn's plan to see the sun rise over Mount Pilatus turned out more differently than he could have imagined.

The Hills Are Alive...or how my Dad and I survived the Alps
Switzerland provided the incredible backdrop for Heather Hill's week-long adventure traveling with her father.

The Unchained Art of the Brut
Scott Buros was feeling a little jaded on his travels through Europe. He was saved from travel burnout by the Collection De L'Art Brut in Lausanne.

Swiss Miss
Working as an outdoor education counselor in the Swiss Alps can be challenging, especially when faced with an avalanche hit trail.

Zermatt, Switzerland
Hike to the base of the Matterhorn from this picturesque Swiss village.

Scotland
Puffin Stuff
Fiona Honor Hurly searches for the best Puffin Therapy on the Treshnish Isles, off the coast of Scotland.

New Year's Eve in Edinburgh
Nothing was going to stop Jennifer Morawiecki from celebrating New Year's Eve in Edinburgh, Scotland. Nothing, that is, except maybe the weather.

A New "Home"
David Kessler took his first trip with his home on his back, the home he bought at a campsite in Kinlochlven for three songs.

Enlightened Luggage
Sheila Lamb cursed herself for bringing the spectacle on wheels that was her luggage. The nifty suitcase was a burden to drag up the stairs of her hostel and the cobbled streets of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

The Glasgow Salsa
In the Scottish city renowned for its nightlife, Jennifer Arthur and her friend learn to salsa, Glaswegian-style.

Nairn International Jazz Festival
Maggie Black reports how the vision of one man has created an easy, warm atmosphere to listen to jazz in a beautiful location.

Storming the Stornoway Castle
David Kessler heads to the Hebridean Isle of Lewis, but on a fated day he forgets to ask the essential travel question: "Will I be exploring a dungeon today?"

Innis na Druineach
Paul Sentobe visited the Island of the Druids, considered the cradle of Christianity in Scotland.

Ben Nevis Blues
Maurice Valentine wraps himself in "psychological insurance", straps on his trusty strobe and tackles Scotland's highest and only slightly bloodthirsty peak.

O'er the Sea to Skye
The fairy and mountain magic of the Hebridean Isle of Skye sweeps away Chantal Donnelly.

Wales
The Gwiber in the Taff
Ian Everett found escape from the Welsh pasttime of drinking to excess on the Taff walking trail in South Wales.

X-country
Rail Europe, From Paella to Bouillabaise NEW!
Laurel Miller eats her way through Spain and France - literally.

Traveling Ironies: Foul Language, Sacred Places
While visiting the sights she 'has to see', Lynn Holmgren realizes there isn't such a thing as one appropriate reaction to the great beauty of them all.

Traveling: The World's Greatest Endurance Sport
If overnight bus riding was an Olympic sport, Lynn Holmgren would have the gold medal.

The Last True Adventure in Europe
Leif Pettersen hoped covering Europe from west to east in three days would provide some great views, memories and adventure, but it was really just one long, sucky series of the suckiest situations that ever sucked.

Europe by Auto: Kilometers of Fun
If you have a sense of adventure and have an explorer's heart, driving through Europe can be a rewarding experience, according to Laura Foy.

Living Room Couches and Peace
Travel is a departure from our deep urge to be safe at home, writes Patricia Perkins. The basic premise of Servas is to leap out of that comfort zone and trust that we will find friends, generosity and connection.

Spotting Trains
Trains seduce Kate Matthams. Train stations mark the beginnings and ends of journeys, compared to bus terminals which are simply places to catch a coach.

So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman
Natives beware: Scott and his friends confused foreign languages all over Europe back in 2001, and are plotting to return.

Blending In
Sheila Lamb isn't sure exactly why people have trouble seeing her as an American, but she's not complaining either.

European Escapes: Top City Park Respites
Take time out from your busy, city-packed, sightseeing itinerary to picnic and relax in the city's favorite park retreat. Laura Foy lists 5 of the best from Dublin, Madrid, Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo and Paris.

Check Your Change: The Euro Cometh
Come 2002 New Year, Europeans will pop champagne with abandon, but they'll be wary with their wallets. Luisa Ryan discusses the pending currency change to the euro.

Balkan Beauty, Balkan Beast
The beauty of Croatia's Dalmation Coast differs starkly from the battle-scarred buildings and destroyed landmarks of Bosnia.

Dubai to Marbella via the UK
The trials of packaging, shipping and registering a motorcycle in a new country. The prize, however, is a road trip.

From Freiburg to the Ferry
The trials of cycling from Freiburg, Germany to the French coast for a ferry to England, with no money.

Overlanding with a Land Rover
Run down on what it takes to get a Land Rover ready for a 9 month trip from England to Australia.

Overlanding with a Land Rover #2
Get the insider scoop on the road conditions and worst drivers encountered on this trip - and it's not the Italians!

Overlanding with a Land Rover #3
Tips on how to reduce the hassle of border controls. Stay calm and smile, even if a kid is holding an AK-47.

Seven Capital Cities in Seven Days
Two Celtic Warriors on a whirlwind train journey through Europe.