San Gimignano Photo by Christine Salins

An Insightful Tour of Umbria and Tuscany

by Maurie O'Connor

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.... the ambience and beauty of these small villages that date back to Etruscan and Roman times.

My Contender for Europe’s Top Secret Destination is (shhhh) Vitoria-Gasteiz!

by Janice Nieder

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Travel writer Janice Nieder selects Vitoria-Gasteiz in Basque Country as Europe's top destination, outlining where to stay and what to see, eat and do.
View of Salzburg, Austria

Roaming about Salzburg: A Walking Tour of “The Sound of Music” Sites

by Amy Trotter Houston

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Salzburg, Austria is a magical panorama of weathered spires and domes topping Baroque facades with the stately fortress standing sentry and mountains just beyond. Add in pealing church bells and it’s pure bliss.

From Zeus’ Daughter to Jesus’ Mother, Ephesus Has Always Known How to Draw a Crowd

by Elizabeth Willoughby

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Ephesus, in Turkey, is one of the most famous cities of antiquity. Dating back to the Neolithic Age, its heyday was the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

Barrandov Studios in the Czech Republic: Famous Films Shot Here

by Judith Glynn

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Add “location” to the well-known “lights, camera, action” adage and the focus for the travel industry becomes film tourism. Many destinations know the allure for movie-lovers to walk in the footsteps of a favorite star or to stand in a location where world-class Hollywood and international filmmakers created a scene. A country putting more pizzazz
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