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 …
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 …
WATERFORD
WATERFORD A skyline of huge metal silos and harbor cranes greets visitors to Waterford. Fortunately, behind this industrial facade lies a city with 10 centuries of fascinating history. Waterford …
VENICE VENEZIA
VENICE (VENEZIA) There is a mystical quality to Venice’s (pop. 265,000) decadence. Her lavish palaces stand proudly on a steadily sinking network of wood, treading in the clouded waters …
Rome Travel Destinations
Rome Travel Destinations OIL TAKES THE HIGH ROAD Fabio Parpelli, 21, is the owner and sommelier at Apicius, an ole- oteca and wine shop. How did you get interested …
DERRY LONDONDERRY
DERRY (LONDONDERRY) Modem Deny is in the middle of a determined and largely successful effort to cast off the legacy of its political Troubles. Although the landscape was razed …
Dublin Map Tourist Attractions
Dublin Map Tourist Attractions BED AND BREAKFASTS B&Bs with a green shamrock sign out front are registered and approved by Bord Failte. On the North Side, B&Bs cluster along …
THE VATICAN CITY
THE VATICAN CITY The Vatican City is the seat of the Catholic Church and was once the mightiest power in Europe. The nation preserves its independence by running a …
BERGAMO
BERGAMO Bergamo’s (pop. 110,000) two sections reflect its colorful history: while the citta alta (upper city) reveals its origins as a Venetian outpost, the citta bassa (lower city) is …
LAKE GARDA LAGO DI GARDA
LAKE GARDA (LAGO DI GARDA) Garda has staggering mountains and breezy summers. Desenzano, the lake’s southern transport hub, is only 30min. from Verona, lhr. from Milan, and 2hr. from …