If you’ve made the decision to embark on a cycle tour of France, or any foreign destination for that matter, one of your bigger decisions will be whether you want to bring along your own bike or not. There are pros and cons on each side. Some things to weigh in your decision… To Rent...Read More
Czech Hot Spots Traveling to Czech Republic anytime soon? CzechTourism.com gives us the latest… RESTAURANT TIP: CAFE BRAUN Sokolska 31, Prague 2 Café B Braun is the newest addition to Prague’s stylish dining scene. The restaurant boasts sleek design by the renowned Czech architect Eva Jiricna. Filled with glass, steel and practically all white...Read More
The Best of Belgium Ideally located in the heart of Europe, surrounded by France, Germany and the Netherlands, the charming country of Belgium offers visitors an unforgettable journey from past to present. This culturally diverse and progressive country has somehow achieved a perfect balance between its rich history and its modern urban atmosphere. From the...Read More
Halloween at the Beginning This was sent to me by email – so credit is due somewhere else…could be a bunch of blarney, but here ya go; and Happy Halloween! The Celts celebrated Halloween as Samhain, ‘All Hallowtide’ – the ‘Feast of the Dead’, when the dead revisited the mortal world. The celebration marked the...Read More
Bond With the Family in Europe! Family travel is a hot buzzword currently in the travel marketing side of the business. Media outlets are writing about it and at all the travel shows you see “Family Friendly, Family Travel”, etc. Yea, family travel – as if this was something new! I remember taking trips with...Read More
Over a Century Old Tradition…Oktoberfest Whether you are in France, Canada, the USA, Australia or Germany, there is always a festival to attend celebrating the long running tradition, Oktoberfest. We are all familiar with the name, but not many know how it first came to existence. This 2 weeklong festival began in 1810. On October...Read More
Do’s and Don’ts in Italy Every country has its own history, culture and proper etiquette. Traveling to a neighboring country or one halfway around the world requires a little knowledge and insight into that country’s way of life. Italy is no different! Making a good impression and building strong relationships are very important to Italians,...Read More
Hungary’s Delicious Cuisines One of the oldest European countries, Hungary is a destination filled with rich history and a unique culture – one that its residents are fiercely proud of. It is home to one of the world’s most famous and beautiful cities, Budapest, and boasts fascinating historical finds from 2,000 year old ancient Roman...Read More
Pure Adventures Self-Guided Travel, Your Way! September 2011 Meandering the Catalonia countryside on a clear, sunny day. What better way to enjoy the perfect Spanish climate? 5 Foods to Try in Spain From glistening beaches to medieval castles, from rugged mountain ranges to peaceful country villages, there is truly a little bit...Read More
