A Cultural Stroll Through Dublin, Ireland

A Dublin visitor should consider seeing statues and houses of the great writers, such as James Joyce, a performance at the Abbey Theater, and Trinity College, with its display of the 8th century Book of Kells. The visitor might then drink a pint of Guinness at a pub, see the Georgian Architecture around Merrion Square, and peruse the countryside, perhaps with a visit to Glendalough monastery.

Bicycling the Netherlands, including Amsterdam and the Hoge Veluwe

Bicycling the Netherlands is a plausible vacation strategy because Amsterdam and Dutch outlying areas, such as the Hoge Veluwe and Drenthe, have excellent bicycle paths and lanes, bicycle rentals, and bicycle information from the local Go Holland tourism offices.

The Cheese Markets of the Netherlands

For the appreciator of cheese, Dutch cheese is one of the gustatory glories of the Netherlands. The place to start is a good cheese store in Amsterdam. Beyond Amsterdam, you can visit the cheese markets at Alkmaar and at Gouda.

A Walking Tour of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

A walking tour of Amsterdam can acquaint you with Rembrandt’s art in the Rijksmuseum, restored 17th century canal houses, cafe idling on the Leidseplein, and possibly an Indonesian rice table (rijsttafel) meal.

Three Outstanding Small Museums of the Netherlands

The Netherlands boasts three outstanding small museums devoted to single subjects. Two celebrate painters, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem. The third museum, the Cruquius Pump Museum, portrays how the country of the Netherlands was gradually reclaimed from the sea.

Germany’s Romantic Road to Rothenburg

Germany’s Romantic Road between Augsburg and Wurzburg, including the preserved medieval town of Rothenburg, has an aura of antiquity that delights travelers. Nordlingen and Dinkelsbuhl are further small medieval towns on the route.

Savoring the Burgundy Wine Country of France

A visit to the great vineyards of Burgundy in France starts at Beaune. Be sure to see the Clos de Vougeot, both for its architecture and its wine. Visit the Hotel Dieu, the famous charity hospital, now a monument to the medieval era. Sample wines and meals along the famous Cote d’Or hillsides.

The Bordeaux Wine Country of France: Medoc, St. Emilion, and Grave-Sauterne

A touring and tasting visit to the Bordeaux Wine Country of France can take you to the Medoc, St. Emilion, and Grave-Sauterne vineyard areas. Start in Bordeaux at the Maison du Vin, House of Wine, and arrange chateau touring appointments.

Railroading Through Scandinavia

Rail travel through Scandinavia with Rail Europe can take you on high-speed trains through Norway, Sweden, and Finland, exploring the capitals of Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki, plus the smaller cities, such as Bergen, Goteborg, and Turku.

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