LAUSANNE
LAUSANNE The unique museums, distinctive neighborhoods, and lazy Lac Leman waterfront of Lausanne (pop.125,000) make it well worth a stay. In the vieille ville, two flights of medieval stairs …
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Dublin Travel Destinations
Dublin Travel Destinations SIGHTS Most of Dublin’s sights lie less than 2km from O’Connell Bridge. The Historical Walking Tour provides a 2hr. summary of Irish history, stopping at a …
MONTREUX
MONTREUX Montreux (pop. 22,500) is a resort town past its Jazz Age heyday. Fortunately, the music still swings; world-famous for drawing and discovering exceptional talent, the EiMontreux Jazz Festival …
GRANADA
GRANADA Legend says that in 1492, when Moorish ruler Boabdil fled Granada (pop. 240,000), the last Muslim stronghold in Spain, his mother berated him for casting a longing look …
WADDEN ISLANDS WADDENEILANDEN
WADDEN ISLANDS (WADDENEILANDEN) WadcLen means mudflat in Dutch, but sand is the defining characteristic of these islands: Gorgeous beaches hide behind ridges covered in golden grass. Deserted, tulip-lined bike …
Rome Vacations
Rome Vacations RELIGIOUS HOUSING Don’t automatically think cheap; some of the most popular religious accommodations run up to ‚155 for a single. A few still require letters of introduction …
Luxembourg Guide for Tourist
Luxembourg Guide for Tourist BOURG Cathedrale de Notre Dame incorporates features of the Dutch Renaissance and early Baroque styles, and houses the tomb of John the Blind, the 14th-century …
Westport Ireland
Westport Ireland WESTPORT Palm trees and steep hills lead down to Westport’s busy Georgian streets. Nearby, the conical Croagh Patrick rises 650m over Clew Bay. The summit has been …
ASSISI
ASSISI The undeniable jewel of Assisi (pop. 25,000) is the 13th-century UBasiiica di San Francesco. The subdued art of the lower church celebrates St. Francis’ modest lifestyle, while Giotto’s …
MILAN MILANO
MILAN (MILANO) Since its days as capital of the western Roman Empire from AD 286 to 402, Milan (pop. 1,300,000) has embraced modem life more forcefully than any other …