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A Meaty Review From Yorkshire

13. May 2012

I can’t work out why so many am- bitious chefs around East York- shire this spring seemed to need to plonk a large poached egg on everything. Navigating my way around menus that weren’t too deep fried, too black-puddinged, too goat-cheesed and beet-rooted for my palate was a real challenge last March without having to [...]

Take a Walk Along Some City Walls

12. May 2012

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From Roman times through the Middle Ages, England’s important cities were almost always ringed with sturdy walls. Today with a few exceptions, only fragments remain in London, Lincoln, Newcastle, Oxford, Bath and others. Chester has the most complete city walls left in the UK. And the walls and gates, known as “bars” of York are [...]

Eating in Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre

12. May 2012

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Riomaggiore is the first Cinque Terre village when arriving from La Spezia direction and the start of the scenic walkway above the sea called Via dell’Amore, connecting it with Manarola, the next Cinque Terre village. For a nice lunch in Riomaggiore, Serena of Wishversilia recommends Dau Cila Restaurant, overlooking Riomaggiore’s harbor, for excellent fresh seafood. [...]

Open Doors Wine Weekend in Greece

12. May 2012

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The annual European “Open Doors” wine event occurs this weekend, May 12-13, throughout Greece at participating wineries.The Greek island of Santorini, long famous for its wines and its unusual “basket weave” way of training the vines to withstand the arid climate, has at least nine wineries participating, including Gaia, Hatzidakis and Boutari, which have an [...]

Whatcha Doin’ This Summer?

12. May 2012

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Here in the UK, we’ve got a really super sum- mer plan- ned, what with the Queen’s Jubilee, the London 2012 Olympics and loads more festival events, arty parties and fun. But, just in case a summer in the UK is not on your agenda this year, don’t worry. Mark Kahler of About.com Budget Travel [...]

Eurostar Looks at Record Breaking Jubilee Weekend

11. May 2012

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Brits taking advantage of the Diamond Jubilee double bank holiday for a quick Continental getaway and Europeans heading to the UK to join the celebrations are set to make the first weekend in June a record breaker for Eurostar for travel in both directions. The company is reporting a 30% increase in bookings for the [...]

Top Greek Temples and Towns in Italy

11. May 2012

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Parts of southern Italy and Sicily were settled by the Greeks starting in the 8th century BC. Today there are several important Greek sites that can be visited, including some very well-preserved temples and a 3rd century BC Greek theater that’s still used for outdoor performances. Here are top places to see Greek Sites and [...]

Olympic Flame Falters at Lighting Ceremony

11. May 2012

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A video report from the BBC captured an unfortunate symbolic moment during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony attended by hundreds of tourists and others today. Though the ceremonial lighting took … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Greece Travel

Hyeres Festival of Fashion and Photography

11. May 2012

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If you’re in the south of France near Toulon, St. Tropez or Marseille, try to get to the 27th Hyeres Festival de Mode et de Photographie, an important annual event in the fashion and photographic world. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com France Travel

Elizabethan Home Hosts Jubilee Party

11. May 2012

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You don’t have to be in London to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. During the Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend, events will take place all over the UK. At Burton Agnes Hall in East Yorkshire Jubilee Sunday, June 3, will be an occasion to join in the celebration at a Big Lunch on [...]

Book Ahead for the Palio of Siena Horse Race

8. May 2012

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In the Tuscan hill town of Siena, the palio contest is a thrilling horse race run in the main square, the fan-shaped Piazza del Campo. Held twice in summer (July 2 and August 16) , the race has become very popular with tourists, so if you’re hoping to get a ticket or even book a [...]

Walking on the Walls in Italy and Beyond

7. May 2012

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Many medieval towns in Italy and Europe are still at least partially surrounded by their ancient walls. A good example of a walled city in Tuscany is Lucca, where the top of the walls has been turned into a park with a walking and biking path. The walls still completely surround the historic center, so [...]

Greece Elections Result in New Greek Political Landscape

7. May 2012

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Early results from Greece reported by Kathimerini show an array of participants, but no clear winners on the Greek political landscape. While this means more potential diversity in Greek politics … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Greece Travel

Giro d’Italia 2012 Highlights

6. May 2012

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This year’s Giro d’Italia, Italy’s big bike race, starts in Denmark, then moves to Italy with team time trials on May 9 in Verona. Known for Romeo and Juliet, Verona has a fantastic medieval center and a Roman Arena that’s now a top setting for outdoor opera performances. The race then heads south through the [...]

Summer Art Restoration Workshops in Southern Italy

5. May 2012

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Want to spend your summer vacation in Italy doing more than just being a tourist? Here’s a unique opportunity to participate in art restoration projects in Puglia, working on 15th century frescoes in Byzantine underground or cave churches. Participants stay at Masseria La Selva, a hunting lodge built in the 18th century by the Roman [...]

Keep Your Cool with These Olympic Travel Tips for London 2012

5. May 2012

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With a bit of careful planning – and some careful packing – you can sail through Britain’s Super Summer of 2012 with a smile on your face and brilliant memories for years to come. The key is to stay warm, dry, well-fed and watered, comfortable – and patient. Check out my half-dozen summer 2012 traveler’s [...]

How to Save Money in…

4. May 2012

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It’s nice to see the economy rebound a bit, but traveling to Scandinavia this year is still over budget for a lot of travelers. It really depends on which country you want to visit since each of them has its own ways to saving and avoiding unnecessary expenses. So today, we’ll take a look at [...]

A Look at the Greek Towns of Grecia Salentina in Puglia

4. May 2012

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Grecia Salentina is an interesting part of Puglia’s Salento Peninsula, the heel of Italy’s boot. In this group of towns south of Lecce, a Greek dialect is still spoken, written on signs and taught in schools. Several of the towns have nice historic centers with beautiful churches and even castles. If you’re going to the [...]

Find Fun Science for Kids This Bank Holiday Weekend

4. May 2012

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Science museums just keep getting better and better. They’ve had to. Imagine trying to drag today’s child, well versed in all kinds of online and mobile media, through a dusty old fashioned collection of exhibits that are just there to look at. Interactive is the name of the game – and space travel is one [...]

Rain or Shine Brighton’s Arty Party Starts Saturday

3. May 2012

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The Brighton Festival and the Brighton Festival Fringe take over this seaside town, less than an hour from London, from Saturday through most of May. This year, the guest artistic director of the international festival is Vanessa Redgrave and, as is customary, the theme of this year’s festival reflects her interests – themes developed in [...]

May the Fourth Be With You

3. May 2012

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Friday is Intergalactic Star Wars Day. Thirty five years ago, the first of the Star Wars films – Episode IV – A New Hope, burst into our consciousness and for cinema and Sci-Fi fans, the world has never been the same. Why celebrate this Friday? Well, it’s May 4 and the headline of this blog [...]

Hitting the Beach in 2012

2. May 2012

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Scandinavia may not be known for beach vacations, but there are endless, beautiful sandy beaches in Scandinavia nonetheless. With the weather in Scandinavia, the best time for a summer visit to Scandinavian beaches is late June through late August. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Scandinavia Travel

From Jazz via Foo Fighters to the Cure

2. May 2012

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The Irish music festival season kicks off – the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band festival marks the start of the summer season, though we don’t seem to have … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Ireland Travel

Greece at Night

2. May 2012

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We’re used to thinking of Greece as a land of sea and sun – but Greece’s nightlife is just as memorable. Take a quick look at the “dark” side of … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Greece Travel

Venice Dining Recommendations

1. May 2012

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For those who would like a special dinner out while in Venice, here are five recommendations for good restaurants serving traditional Venetian cuisine, from Monica Cesarato of Cook in Venice: Bistrot de Venise, high-end dining in San Marco area Corte Sconta, in the Castello neighborhood La Zucca, in Santa Croce sestiere Vini da Gigio, in [...]