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We like Winter Travel. Why not visit the Old Curiosity Shop in London and then take off on the train to see the rest of England's top attractions during the holidays? You can get a 20% Discount on the BritRail Pass for travel in Britain from November 1 2011 to February 29 2012. Prices begin at $219 for first class travel and $145 second class travel for three consecutive days. See: Rail Europe: S...

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This is travel dreaming season when you start thinking of what you might do for that spring summer or even fall vacation in Europe. Lots of folks start by choosing how they'll get around and that choice is usually between trains and the automobile--perhaps with some budget airline jaunts thrown in. I'm surprised when I talk to travelers how many of them don't know about the French buy-back lease...

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It's an odd time of year for travel. Too cold to think about Nude Beaches. A bit late for Truffle Festivals. Perhaps it's time for dreaming of a winter jaunt to Innsbruck for some ski jumping. But it's a good time to curl up by the fire for some great reading at least in the Northern hemisphere--and if you're at all interested in Paris (or know someone who is) you'd be well-advised to pick up a c...

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Did you know that Vienna has won the title of the world's best city for quality of life every year since 2009? Vienna has been quite successful in modernizing living spaces in its old buildings according to CNBC's The World's Best Places to Live 2011. Zurich sits in the number two slot. Vienna is a fine destination which can be enjoyed best with a decent guide. If you have an iDevice you might wa...

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Think you've done Paris? Well think again says David Downie author of Paris Paris there's a fair chance you haven't even begun to experience all the museum life in the City of Light. But here's one paradox of many: few cities have as varied and changing an arts and culture scene as Paris. How many towns can lay claim to hundreds of galleries and foundations and 150 museums? ~ Paris paradox: The c...

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Wedged into Switzerland's intersection with France and Germany Basel is one of my favorite Swiss cities. It also has a renowned carnival. If you want to visit it's time to start your travel planning. Basel is rightly famous for its carnival tradition. Everyday life comes to a stand-still as thousands of revellers enjoy die drey scheenschte Dääg (the three most beautiful days). For 2012...

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In America you seldom see folks setting up a manger or nativity scene which features a trio of nattily attired kings bringing Big Macs and fries to baby Jesus who is lying in a manger tucked away in the storefront of a high rise building; we might even consider even thinking of such things as sacrilegious. Italians on the other hand have no such restrictions. A typical Italian presepe might inclu...

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Nostalgic over old trains? You know slow trains with stinky engines? Well you need to head over to the Railway Museum Bochum-Dahlhausen where German rolling stock from as far back as 1853 awaits your fascination with early transportation. Where is it? Is't in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia where you'll also find Düsseldorf and Cologne. Find out all about the museum as well as suc...

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I've always enjoyed German wines and I'm constantly amazed at how well the white ones pair with pork sausage. According to a recent newsletter: The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) joins forces with the German Wine Institute (DWI) to present the 13 wine growing regions with their diverse cultures and traditions. The theme year not only targets enjoying German wine but also travel within and...

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Bastia is found on the east coast of Corsica at the base of the north trending finger of wild land called Cap Corse. The winds aloft here can create strange and mysterious cloud formations but descend to land as a wisp of a breeze to cool the summer evenings. Corsica can be enchanting and Bastia might capture your attention without being a touristy destination. Wander the old port climb to the Ci...

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Moscow with its frigid urban landscape huddled under the snow trembles with anticipation in the countdown to Christmas and New Year's Eve. Shopping malls and department stores get out their Christmas best decorated trees spring up in squares in front of churches and near metro stations and individuals celebrate with food gifts and other traditions. This culturally complex time of year a nexus of...

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Believe it or not winter is a lovely time to travel to Prague. This lively season with its Christmas events and chilly weather proves a pleasant contrast to the pulsing heat and energy of summer. While holiday attractions take center stage even if your visit doesn't coincide with Christmas you'll still be able to enjoy wonderful winter pastimes in the historic district. Prague Winter Activities R...