2018-11-19 19:55
Black beaches in Iceland are stunning and should not be missed! These beaches were formed when nearby volcanos erupted causing lava to cross the beach. The lava cooled when coming into conta… Read More
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Planning a trip to Europe but aren't quite sure where to start? My Far & Away Itineraries specializes in European travel, creating unique vacations tailored to your travel style and preferences. Whether you dream of biking through Tuscany, cooking with...
2018-11-04 15:43
If you drive for more than five minutes without seeing a waterfall in Iceland, you must be driving with your eyes closed! I'm not kidding. Some waterfalls are more known due to their proximi… Read More
2018-10-22 23:50
Iceland has so many opportunities for visitors to explore their glaciers. Driving the Ring Road, you will pass several of these magnificent pieces of ice creeping over the peaks and valleys… Read More
2018-10-11 11:30
Visiting a glacier is wonderful experience in many ways. I've stood on the receding edge of one, and witnessed the breaking of what appeared to be a very large icicle of another while on hik… Read More
2018-10-08 11:00
Simply google 'Icelandic hotdog' and you will find oodles of writings on the subject. So I had to know what makes these hotdogs so special. To begin with, these are mostly lamb-based hotdogs… Read More
2018-10-08 01:39
Photo courtesy of Flickr Even better than a farm-to-table dining is eating food right where it was grown. Fridheimar, both a greenhouse and a restaurant, offers just that. Fully sustainable… Read More
2018-10-06 15:12
There is something about visiting a country for the first time that is exciting and full of surprises. Here are 10 things I learned while on my first tour of Iceland: Iceland is expensive. Y… Read More
2018-01-21 17:54
Food and travel go hand in hand where I'm concerned. Experiencing the local culinary specialties gives me great insight into a region's culture and lifestyle. So to make the best use of my t… Read More
2017-10-21 13:23
A lot of locals do their everyday shopping at the Great Market Hall in Budapest, but tourists (like me) who love food and architecture enjoy going to simply admire, sample and shop the three… Read More
2017-10-15 16:51
I admit eating is one of the things I really enjoy about travel. Budapest can easily tout its grand cafes and many fine dining establishments like Costes and Onyx, but I searched out more hu… Read More
2017-10-10 00:57
There's a fun and unique way to get to know the local scene in Budapest and that is to visit a few ruin bars. Ruin bars aren't what you think of when you think of a typical American bar. The… Read More
2017-10-07 12:37
Only one other time on a visit to Europe did I encounter sadness and depression, and that was a visit to a concentration camp outside of Prague. I encountered it again seeing the iron shoes… Read More
2017-10-05 00:48
Rarely do I have much to say about a hotel. As long as the room offers the basics, is clean and the staff is friendly, I'm fairly happy. I have a lot to say about Baltazar Budapest! Prior to… Read More
2017-02-13 01:51
I really had no idea of what to expect when arriving in Ljubljana (pronounced lube-lee-yana). Knowing it was the capital city of Slovenia, I had conjured up images of a bustling city with cr… Read More
2017-01-01 22:38
One of the main reasons I wanted to visit the Lake Bled castle was for a taste of the infamous Bled Cream Cake I had heard so much about. Oh, am I glad I did! This delicate puff pastry layer… Read More
2017-01-01 22:13
Lake Bled is utterly beautiful...beyond words...simply breathtaking! It's easy to see how this is one of the most visited destinations in Slovenia. Thankfully, I visited in late October when… Read More
2016-12-29 20:17
Before I knew anything about Slovenia or had even landed in Ljubljana, I was most excited about visiting Piran, a small picturesque village on the Slovenian coast. How could I not be excited… Read More
2016-12-27 20:57
I've seen countless castles, and Predjama takes the cake for sheer awesomeness! Here is the shortlist why: It is built into a limestone cliff. Can you imagine how in the world that was done… Read More
2016-12-24 22:34
There's so much beauty and nature to see in Slovenia--above ground and underground. There are several cave networks in Slovenia, but to enter the deepest and largest canyon, you must go to t… Read More
2016-12-23 17:54
Even if you aren't much of an outdoor enthusiast, Vintgar Gorge is a must when traveling through Slovenia. It is a great half-day trip from Lake Bled (another popular tourist stop). The gorg… Read More
2016-10-23 20:22
You've seen one village, you've seen them all. Right? No!! They may have similar characteristics and features, but they all have a unique story of their own. Pitigliano, famously referred t… Read More
2016-10-22 15:06
Wow! That was the first word out of my mouth when my eyes first caught a glimpse of this village. It was also the word that was repeatedly used walking throughout Civita di Bagnoregio. This… Read More
2015-11-14 21:15
Colmar is considered the most beautiful city in France's Alsace region. The unique combo of French shuttered and German half-timbered houses situated on geranium-lined streets and canals inv… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It seems like you can't go anywhere in Europe without encountering something Roman! Spain included. In particular, Roman bridges have stood the test of time like this one in Cordoba. This Ro… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
You would think that once you have seen a few fortresses, you have seen them all. Not true. Cordoba's 8th-century fortress, the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, is a complex of buildings and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
At this point in my travels, I have seen so many cathedrals and churches that few truly leave me inspired and amazingly impressed. When I stepped through the doors of Cordoba's Great Mosque… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Knowing the best shopping opportunities in a city the size of London requires leaning on the expertise of a local shopping aficionado. So I turn to my friend and travel guide, Angela Akehurs… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
At first glance, Sezanne looks like nothing more than a deli. Cheeses (and loads of it!), salamis, coffees, and other yummy things fill the entrance. But go upstairs, and a small bistro awai… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Don't mistake this beast of twisted dough for a pretzel. No! It's a bretzel, a traditional Alsatian buscuit made of dough precooked in boiling water then sprinkled with sea salt and caraway… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Many people spend their lives running from church. Yet, in Europe's historical city centers, people flock to them. The beautiful cathedrals throughout Europe tell a story. They give a glimps… Read More
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