VIANA DO CASTELO
VIANA DO CASTELO Situated in the northwestern comer of the country, Viana do Castelo (pop. 20,000) is one of the loveliest coastal cities in all of Portugal. Visited mainly …
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Cork Map Tourist Attractions
Cork Map Tourist Attractions DAYTRIPS FROM CORK BLARNEY. Tourists eager for quintessential Irish scenery and a cold kiss head northwest of Cork to see Blarney Castle and its legendary …
BOLZANO
BOLZANO In the tug-of-war between Austrian and Italian cultural influences, Bolzano (pop. 100,000) leans toward Austria’s side. The town’s prime location beneath vineyard-covered mountains makes it a splendid base …
Travel to Rome
Travel to Rome ACCOMMODATIONS Rome swells with tourists around Easter, from May through July, and in September. Prices vary widely with the time of year, and a proprietor’s willingness …
LETTERKENNY
LETTERKENNY Letterkenny, although difficult to navigate, is a lively place to make bus connections to the rest of Donegal, the Republic, and Northern Ireland. Buses leave from the junction …
MENORCA
MENORCA Menorca’s (pop. 72,000) 200km coastline of raw beaches, rustic landscapes, and well-preserved ancient monuments draws ecologists, photographers, and wealthy young families. Unfortunately for those on a budget, the …
Venice Travel
Venice Travel GIARDINI PUBLICI AND SANT’ELENA. Those who long for trees and grass can stroll through the Public Gardens, installed by Napoleon, or bring a picnic lunch to the …
Milan Map Tourist Attractions
Milan Map Tourist Attractions SIGHTS DUOMO. The Italian Gothic cathedral is the geographical and spiritual center of Milan and makes a good starting point for any walking tour of …
COIMBRA
COIMBRA Home to the country’s only university from the mid-16th to the early 20th century, vibrant Coimbra (pop. 103,000) continues to be a mecca for backpackers and youth around …
WESTERN EUROPE TODAY: EUROPEAN UNION
WESTERN EUROPE TODAY: EUROPEAN UNION The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 symbolized the fall of communism and the end of the Cold War in the Western …