Salzburg, Austria: Half a Century Later, Secrets from “The Sound of Music”
by Adam Bell
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Salzburg, Austria, a gorgeous baroque city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is much more than the spectacular storybook scenery and architecture that made it an ideal setting for "The Sound of Music".
Albania: The Welcome Mat is Out
by Sandra Scott
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First impressions are important and my first impression of Albania was great. Until the 1990s Albania was a closed country. It was nearly impossible for people to visit or for Albanians to leave. Today it welcomes tourists.
Greece: Exploring Three Enchanting Islands
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Travel writer Susanna Star heads to Greece to explore three enchanting islands in the Aegean Sea - Paros, Ios, and Milos.
Salami and Strawberries in Hilly Nemi, Italy
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In Roman times, the wealthy escaped the politics and heat of Rome to relax in the village of Nemi, where sparkling water continues to pour freely from Lake Nemi and into the community fountain. Perhaps they visited in the very places where the men were now sitting, talking and sipping espresso and the children gobbled ice cream.
NEW Hotel: Hip Luxury in Ancient Athens
by John Lamkin
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Sidewalk cafes abound, so a stop for a cold cappuccino is mandatory. I'm beginning to feel Greek already. Life is slower here, even with the hustle and bustle of the city. Coffee is a one-hour affair with talk and companionship as important as the drink. Slow down and be Greek could be a fitting slogan.
A Visit to Savigno, the City of Truffles
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Culinary tourists have fallen in love with the bounty of Emilia Romagna, the region in northern Italy that is home to the holy trinity of prosciutto ham from Parma, traditional balsamic vinegar from Modena, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Less well known, however, is that the region is also a truffle-lover’s paradise, especially in autumn when white truffles are abundant. Amerigo 1934, a small trattoria known for its truffle-centric menus in the tiny hill town of Savigno, may be one of the best places to enjoy this earthy delicacy.
Time Travel in Switzerland’s Müstair Valley
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Travel writer Anita Breland travels to the Müstair Valley in Switzerland to tour a UNESCO World Heritage site and discover a year-round nature destination.
The Guy Behind Costa Brava’s Tourism Success
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"This is not just a forest. I want things to happen there, " says Jaume Marin, Marketing Director of Costa Brava Girona Tourism.
What’s Cooking in Burgundy
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We’re supposed to be making a sunflower-shaped pastry but mine is looking rather sad. I’ve got far too many petals, they’re facing the wrong way, and despite loads of encouragement and remedial action from our ever-patient host, my pastry is never going to look like a Van Gogh masterpiece.
An Insightful Tour of Umbria and Tuscany
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.... the ambience and beauty of these small villages that date back to Etruscan and Roman times.