Aug
30
Switzerland is an amazing ski country defined by the majestic Swiss Alps. The winter months offer the opportunity for novice and experts skiers alike to carve up some of the finest white powder on Earth! Listed below is a breakdown of Switzerlands top 10 resorts and places to ski. These 10 locations not only represent …
Aug
25
The Italian ski resorts I know and love best are those in Piedmont and those in the Dolomites. In this, the first in a series of articles, I look at those in Piedmont, my home region. Some are well known, others are not. Let’s begin exploring… Bardonecchia The best known, and in many ways best …
Aug
19
When considering planning a vacation, most individuals think of the summer, when warm sun and clear skies can offer a bright backdrop for a wide range of holidays. But because most people think of vacationing during the warmer months of the year, popular — and even not-so-popular — spots are crowded with students and other …
Aug
15
With a 2008 population of 221,000, Porto is located in the north west part of Portugal and is its second largest city. Porto is known as the financial, economic and cultural heart of the entire northern Portugal region. Porto is perhaps most famous for Port wine, which is produced and shipped from this area. There …
Aug
11
With a 2009 population of 704,000, Seville is located in the southwest of Spain and is the capital of Andalusia. With the River Guadalquivir bisecting the city, Seville is the cultural, business, political and artistic capital of southern Spain. Being over 2000 years old, Seville is full of well-preserved history from its many periods. Beginning …