In Portugal Port Wine is King
If Vasco do Gama, Magellan and Henry the Navigator fortified themselves with Port, Portugal’s most famous product, it might have made their journeys less horrific.But Port wasn’t created...
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Selling The Acropolis -Travel Bargains in Greece
Shakespeare's play, Timon of Athens, tells the story of Timon, an extravagant Athenian nobleman spending his money wastefully, until his creditors show up and demand payment to cover his debts. Timon...
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Best Way To See Portugal
Portugal's Historic Mansions - One of Portugal's greatest gifts (other than its wine) is its vibrant Solares de Portugal ("houses of family heritage),...
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Hans C. Andersen Reads from Thumbelina: Denmark’s Sounds
It’s been a while since I last visited the land of the Little Mermaid, so when the assignment came up, I was eager to revisit Copenhagen, the Lilliputian capital of the Kingdom...
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Azores, Family Travel Treasures of the Atlantic
The Azores! What else except a huge dose of tectonic magic explains the nine wayward, islands of the Azores, scattered randomly in the middle of the Atlantic.These sleeping beauties...
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Easter Weekend Bargain in Germany’s Rhine Region
Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia region is perhaps best known for its prosperous business cities, such as Bonn and Dusseldorf. Though industry and big business don’t usually coincide with family...
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The Top London Attractions by Tube Station
When visiting London the sheer expanse and splendor of it can seem a little dahaunting. It can be difficult to know where to go and what to do, especially if you have just a few days; it can take...
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Cruising The Baltic With Kids Aboard HAL Eurodam
Cruise-lovers know all about summer voyages to Alaska and the Caribbean, and now more than ever cruise companies are offering an alternative family cruise vacation to the Baltics and Northern Europe, including...
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