Val Joanis Vineyard, Provence - Wines from Paradise

Sometime back in the mid 1990’s the English chef and bon viveur Keith Floyd filmed a series about the wine regions of France and on the Provencal leg of the trip he filmed at Chateau Val...

The Theatre of Thorikos: The World’s Longest-Lived Theatre

It may be difficult to believe, but the world's oldest surviving theatre is located in Thorikos, not one of the great towns of ancient Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Thorikos (or...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

How to Travel from Venice to Ljubljana (2025 Guide)

Venice and Ljubljana are only about 240 km apart, which makes it easy to visit both on the same trip. Many travelers enjoy Venice's canals and atmosphere before heading to Slovenia's capital and...

Pousada Palácio de Estoi in Algarve, Portugal

Located about 10 km from Faro in the eastern Algarve, Pousada Palácio de Estoi is the region's only palace hotel creating a striking blend of history, elegance, and contemporary comfort...

Santar, Portugal: Authentic Village Charm

Tucked away in central Portugal, the Beirão Plateau is a landscape of soft hills and ancient mountains. Here lies Santar, a tiny village with a noble soul—just an hour northeast of Coimbra...