ORVIETO
ORVIETO Perched on a plateau of volcanic rock, Orvieto (pop. 25,000) has a view of the rolling farmlands of Umbria that provides a perfect complement to a glass of …
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GIRONA BARCELONA
GIRONA BARCELONA A world-class city patiently waiting to be noticed, Girona (pop. 70,500) is really two cities in one: A hushed medieval masterpiece on one riverbank and a thriving, …
NATIONAL UNIFICATION 1851-1867
NATIONAL UNIFICATION (1851-1867) During the mid-19th century, European nations, inspired by the survival of the fittest theories of Social Darwinism, consolidated land and power. Taking the lead from his …
WONDERLAND TRAIL MAP WASHINGTON
WONDERLAND TRAIL MAP WASHINGTON 93 miles. This beautiful and popular trail forms a large loop around 14,410-foot Mount Rainier, in Mount Rainier National Park. There’s a wide variety of …
LISBON LISBOA
LISBON (LISBOA) Once the center of the world’s richest and farthest-reaching empire, Lisbon (pop. 1,971,000) hit its peak at the end of the 15th century when Portuguese navigators pioneered …
SALAMANCA
SALAMANCA For centuries, the gates of Salamanca (pop. 152,600) have welcomed scholars, saints, rogues, and royals. The bustling city is famed for its exquisite silver filigree and golden sandstone …
LEIDEN
LEIDEN Home to one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe, Leiden brims with bookstores, windmills, gated gardens, hidden walkways, and some truly outstanding museums. Rembrandt’s birthplace …
Madrid Travel
Madrid Travel RETIRO Join an array of vendors, palm-readers, soccer players, and sunbathers in what Felipe IV converted from a hunting ground into a buen retiro (nice retreat). The …
Barcelona Vacations
Barcelona Vacations LA RIBERA This neighborhood has recently evolved into Barcelona’s bohemian nucleus, with art galleries, chic eateries, and exclusive bars. MUSEU PICASSO. The most-visited museum in Barcelona traces …
LAGOS PORTUGAL
LAGOS PORTUGAL As the town’s countless international expats will attest, Lagos (pop. 17,400) is a black hole: Come for two days and you’ll stay for two months. Lagos keeps …