Fields of lavender, honey-colored stone medieval churches and towns, markets filled with melons, meats, and cheeses…it’s everything that comes to mind when you think of Provence, France. This region is... read more →
There’s a reason the surrealist painter Salvador Dali called the beautiful Costa Brava region home. Located in the foothills of the Pyrénées in the northeast corner of Spain, Costa Brava’s... read more →
Historic castles and lively pubs, rolling countryside and crashing surf, Scotland is a hiker’s dream. Indeed, with its mix of glacially carved valleys and plenitude of low-lying peaks, Scotland is... read more →
With its sparkling Northern Lights, dramatic fjords, and glaciers spilling down to the sea, it’s no surprise that Lofoten, Norway is an outdoor-lover’s paradise. You can do most every kind... read more →
From Mountains to Sea in Montenegro Montenegro is a small, magical country in Southeast Europe with a population of less than 630,000. Half the size of Vermont, Montenegro, like the... read more →
Lake Como, and the Italian Lakes District George Clooney might be loping into town from his nearby residence, but Lake Como is far more renowned for its jaw-dropping beauty. Carved... read more →
The Sicily Aeolian Islands Swept away to the Tyrrhenian Sea, northeast of Sicily, sit a series of seven islands named after Aeolus, the ancient Greek god of the winds. From... read more →
Iceland is more than a frozen world of white. Come summer, the island in Northwest Europe bursts with sublime scenery. Home to more than 600 species of moss alone, lush... read more →
Straddling the border of France and Spain, the Pyrénées mountain range is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. They may not be as well-known as the Alps, but they are as... read more →
Written by Branford Walker Croatia is the jewel of the Adriatic, with over a thousand miles of pristine coastline and over a thousand individual island, each speckled with white boulders... read more →
The Cotswolds is a classic destination for those looking to escape the bustle of metropolitan England. The rolling hills and peaceful meadows are dotted with Iron Age forts, castles, pubs,... read more →
The Valais to the French speaker, or Wallis to the German speaker, is an arid canton with many of Europe's highest, glaciated peaks. Typically, the weather is sunny and dry,... read more →
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