Portugal is perhaps the only country in western Europe that is unspoiled by commercial tourism, that has not been overrun by shopping malls for tourists, that does not double your dinner check just because you ordered coffee and that does not have tourists flocking its hotels and beaches. So I almost feel guilty writing about Portugal, that I am contributing in some way to letting a secret out. That Portugal is a country with...
One of the easiest and quickest way to travel from London to Paris is via train. You can forego the hassles of airport, checking in, being seated next to a some unruly individual and suffering the haughty attitude of the Air France or BA crew. Instead, you can be seated in roomy seats of your choice, carry as much luggage as you want, stretch your legs during a brief trip to the on-board cafe,...
Michael Martin of theStreet.com writes about this island that has been awarded the Best Island in Europe by Travel and Leisure magazine: Greece’s Santorini, with its jaw-dropping cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, provides the island backdrop for countless Hollywood blockbusters, wedding videos and romantic vacations. But Santorini isn’t just for couples. The island is alive with chic eateries, sexy beach bars and dance clubs for visitors who aren’t on a romantic mission. Here’s how...
Last year, I made my annual pilgrimage to Europe, and Rome was one of the cities on my agenda. On the trip with me, I had a book called Angels & Demons by Dan Brown, apparently a book written before the more famed The Da Vinci Code by the same author. Little did I know that this book would be so deeply rooted in Rome. As I read on, I realized that the story...
London is one of the most bustling cities in the world. For those who have had a taste of New York, London is the New York of Europe, except it is a little calmer and truly a world of its own. For those going to London, there are 10 things that you must do while there: Getting Around Paddington Station – the famous Paddington is one of the largest train stations I have ever...
The largest museum in the world, the Louvre contains over 35,000 works of art placed in halls spanning 650,000 sq. feet. One of the most famous pieces at the Louvre is the Mona Lisa, which I must admit, is smaller than I would have accepted. However, it is so popular that most people that go to the Louvre, go simply to say that they have seen the Mona Lisa. On my last visit to...
The hop-on hop-off bus tours in London are a good way to get around the city from one attraction to another without paying up for cab fare or walking too much, but before you pay £23 per person, you might want to check on two things: Weather – rainy weather means the seats will be wet, and windows fogged up. It also means you can’t sit on the open roof deck of the double-decker...
London is a beautiful city and the first European city you want to see. With so much to do there, take Madame Tussauds off your list. The wax figures look good but not worth the money you have to cough up and if you’ve seen one wax museum, you’ve seen them all. Make better use of your time by visiting Westminster Abbey, climbing St. Paul’s dome or simply enjoy a pint at a local...
