Europe: Island
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Aran Islands Tours from Dublin
Visiting the Aran Islands takes you into the past, revealing a very different side to modern-day Ireland. The three Aran Islands lie at the mouth of Galway Bay on Ireland’s west coast, around 250km ... Continue Reading »
Santorini Tours from Athens
There are few more striking contrasts than the cultural and aesthetic differences between the hot, dirty, bustling streets of Athens and the breathtaking beauty and windswept pleasantries found on ... Continue Reading »
Mediterranean Islands
When you think island paradise, do you think Spain , Portugal and Greece ? If not, then you should – the Mediterranean islands of these three countries are among the best retreats, offering ... Continue Reading »
Greek Islands Tours
Some people spend their whole lives exploring the Greek Islands. Dramatic rocky landscapes, white sand beaches, even whiter villages, crystal clear waters, town squares where you can spend the ... Continue Reading »
Carnival in Malta
Come and join the Carnival festivities! Some hate it; others bear it, while others like me simply live every day of the year waiting for those five short days, usually in February, when the ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Ibiza: Suggested Itineraries
Ibiza may be known for its pristine beaches and raucous nightlife, but there is much more to this Balearic island located off of the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. There is plenty to do in ... Continue Reading »
Art and Shopping in Stockholm
The highlight of my train trip from Berlin to Stockholm was going over the Great Belt Bridge between Zealand and Sprogø in Denmark . Although the train takes a tunnel for the spectacular ... Continue Reading »
Discover Gran Canaria!
Gran Canaria is more than just the beautiful sandy beaches and charming villages, this small island offers a variety of activities and destinations. Find out for yourself what keeps people coming ... Continue Reading »
Escape from Elba
There’s just something magical about islands. I’m not sure what it is. I love the sea and I love the idea of solitude, although I doubt I’d like the reality of being Robinson Crusoe. Elba is an ... Continue Reading »
Explore Budapest's Margaret Island
As is well known, the Hungarian capital city is the convergence of two formerly separate cities on the east and west banks of the River Danube. To get at the georgraphical and figurative heart of ... Continue Reading »
Exploring the Island of Crete
The sheer size and beauty of the island of Crete makes it an ideal destination for travelers looking to log some time hiking in the Mediterranean. By far the largest islands in Greece , Crete ... Continue Reading »
Helsinki outer island and Harbor by boat
The highlight of any trip to Helsinki is a cruise around Helsinki's Harbor. Getting out on the water shows you just how closely the city is tied to the sea. Finland has over 3,000 miles of coastline ... Continue Reading »
Hydra
Located just 37 nautical miles from the chaotic cosmopolitanism of Athens, the picturesque island of Hydra is everything the bustling ancient metropolis is not. In contrast to the hectic traffic, ... Continue Reading »
Madeira has Year Round Sunshine
If the approaching winter is beginning to scare you, you can always head for Madeira. This island in Portugal sits in the Atlantic Ocean on about the same latitude as Casablanca in Morocco, hence ... Continue Reading »
Monte Palace Tropical Garden on Madeira
Some places are just magical and this is one of them. Overlooking the Atlantic and the city of Funchal in the Islands of Portugal , the Monte Palace and its Tropical Garden are a must-see. This is ... Continue Reading »
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