Europe: Off-the-Beaten Path
Here's our list of traveler recommendations in Europe tagged as 'Off-the-Beaten Path' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local travel recommendations.
Paris by Bike
The bicycle was launched to an unsuspecting world in Paris in 1818, and the city has taken the self-propelled form of transport to its heart ever since. Cyclists regularly take over the Paris streets ... Continue Reading »
Normandy D-Day Beaches & Battlefields
Bayeux makes an ideal launching place to take a trip through history to the final stages of the Second World War. It was on the Normandy coast near Bayeux that the Allies undertook the biggest ... Continue Reading »
See Rome by Bike
Want to see unique sights of Rome along with the major attractions in a fun and easy way? Try biking! You can get across the Eternal City faster than walking while avoiding car traffic and going to ... Continue Reading »
6 Ways to Beat the Crowds in London
With its summer calendar already bursting at the seams, London seems set to have one of its most exciting years yet, with thousands flooding the city for the London 2012 festival and the ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Dublin: Suggested Itineraries
Words and music are the lifeblood of this literary city, so here's a suggested three-day itinerary that will get you into that Dublin frame of mind. Don't worry, we've included plenty of pubs! ... Continue Reading »
Provence Day Trips
Provence is luxuriously located in south-eastern France and next to the Mediterranean Sea. It has always been an inspiration to artists (Picasso, Matisse, van Gogh), a playground for the rich ... Continue Reading »
Swiss Alps Trips from Geneva
Geneva is a fine base to explore the nearby Alps, whether they're in Switzerland, France or even Italy. There's public transport access by train and bus to nearby mountain destinations where the ... Continue Reading »
Paris by Citroen 2CV
Want to travel around Paris like a local? Let your chauffeur take the wheel of an iconic Citroen 2CV and you’ll soon be whizzing around the Arc de Triomphe in true Parisian style. Private tours of ... Continue Reading »
Day Trips from Antalya
The booming city of Antalya, on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast, is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. And you can see why: with almost year-round sun, fine beaches and ... Continue Reading »
Dalmatia from Dubrovnik
It’s not hard to see why Dubrovnik is one of south-east Europe’s most popular destinations, with its beautifully-preserved, compact center and an incomparable setting on an outcrop lapped by the ... Continue Reading »
Morocco Tours from Costa del Sol
All the mystique of Morocco is just a short trip away from the Costa del Sol. You can be there on a short flight from Malaga, or by water on a one-hour catamaran ferry. Morocco lies just over ... Continue Reading »
Spain Tours from Madrid
While the Spanish capital, Madrid, isn’t short of things to do, there are fantastic day trips and longer tours to discover the rich history of this beautiful Spanish region. El Escorial is ... Continue Reading »
Castles Tours from Copenhagen
Castle addicts, hold on to your hats – the jackpot is waiting for you just outside Copenhagen! Full of ornate and amazing structures, you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale come to life. So ... Continue Reading »
Top 5 Off-The-Beaten Path Attractions in Venice
It’s easy to get off the beaten path in Venice – just ignore the yellow signs pointing to the Rialto or San Marco or the train station and, hey presto, you’ll be lost and away from the madding crowd ... Continue Reading »
A Different View of the Berlin Wall
Coming to Berlin for the first time, most visitors naturally want to see where the Berlin Wall ran and, if possible, see a bit of what’s left. When friends visit Berlin, I always recommend an ... Continue Reading »
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