Sicily, a region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is home to Catania, the island’s second largest city (Palermo is the largest.) Catania is a very beautiful, laid-back city that boasts a surprising amount of greenery, considering its extremely sunny and hot climate. The humidity, however, is quite low and when the sea breeze hits, the air […]
Experience Iceland by Horseback
Iceland is a refreshingly unconventional eco-destination that you may just want to experience by horseback. This island nation is bustling with subterranean activity, and a boundless supply of geothermal heat used for thermal spas, cheap house-heating and natural energy creation. Iceland is the world’s second biggest user of geothermal energy, producing as much as the United States. […]
Schwerin, Germany – a Fairy Tale City
Germany is full of charming old towns romantic cities and tourist routes such as the Romantic Road, but there are less traveled areas and towns in Northeastern Germany that are worthy of a visit. One such town is Schwerin, Germany. This place is an ideal get-away that offers a wealth of old-world charm in a […]
The Central Portugal Experience
Exploring central Portugal provides travelers with an authentic Portugal experience. The small town hotels, wineries and restaurants offer an inexpensive window into the lives of the people in this part of the world. Quinta de Bispos is an eco country inn, beautifully located on an old citrus farm on the south slope of the Caramulo Mountains in […]
The Fjord Paradise of Alesund in Norway’s Sunnmore Region
The lovely city of Alesund is situated at the peak of the fjords in the Sunnmore region and consists of five Islands. Amazingly, there are subsea tunnel connections to/from the city centre to many of these islands. The city of Alesund, with a population of 40,000, is known for its architecture in Art Nouveau style, its […]
Scotland Tourist Information
Scotland is the one of the nations comprising the United Kingdom and it is home to some of the country’s best nature preserves and scenic views. With a few major cities, much of the country has a rustic, rural feel. The largest city is Glasgow, home to a thriving music scene, whereas its neighbor Edinburgh is […]
The Netherlands Tourist Information
Introduction to The Netherlands The Netherlands is one of the smaller countries of continental Europe, but the largest of three countries comprising “Benelux” (the others being Belgium and Luxembourg). Much of the country is below sea level and the country’s lands have been reclaimed using complex waterworks projects (canals) over the years. The Dutch are known for […]
Austria Tourist Information
Austria is well known throughout the world as the backdrop for the movie Sound of Music. Indeed, much of Austria is a paradise of snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys. However, major cities like Innsbruck and Salzburg are tourist magnets with a reputation for clean streets, world-class restaurants, and a friendly atmosphere. Vienna, the capital, reaches the […]
Switzerland Tourist Information
Introduction to Switzerland Switzerland is one of Europe’s oldest inhabited countries, with evidence of hunters living here before the last ice age. With a population of approximately 7.8 million, Switzerland is landlocked and bordered by the countries of Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and Liechtenstein. It is one of the richest countries in Europe and is not […]
Ireland Tourist Information
Introduction to Ireland The Republic of Ireland is an island nation situated in the North Sea off the northwest coast of Europe. It shares the island with the small nation of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. As an active participant in the European community, Ireland is one of Europe’s richest countries […]