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Shedding some new light on the City of Light

Shedding some new light on the City of LightTo the idea that Paris is just the "same old, same old," I say, 'Non, I don't think so."

Portugal touts continental culture, without the crush

Portugal touts continental culture, without the crushThe country offers up a number of underexplored alternatives to some of Europe's more tourist-clogged destinations.

Europe's binge-worthy destinations

Europe's binge-worthy destinationsThe Continent has more than enough picturesque filming locations to get even the most dedicated couch potato to pack a bag and...

Lithuania invites the world to celebrate its history

Lithuania invites the world to celebrate its historyThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the country's "Restored Independence," and there are celebratory events going on in...

Overcoming the obstacles to accessible travel in Europe

Overcoming the obstacles to accessible travel in EuropeWhile retrofitting historical sites can be a challenge on the Continent, a number of operators offer tours that can take the...

Brussels' long road back

Brussels' long road backThe Belgian city has had a tougher time bouncing back from terrorist attacks than some other European cities, but the latest...

The Royal Wedding gifts that keep on giving

The Royal Wedding gifts that keep on givingThis week's much-ballyhooed event may soon fade from the public's consciousness, but hotels and other suppliers will still be...

Turkish Airlines has launched a Troia-themed aircraft to support the country's Year of Troy tourism campaign.

Will the Year of Troy trigger the year of the comeback for Turkey tourism?Hope is that arrival numbers will continue to rebound, bolstered by a yearlong celebration that includes the opening of the...

The Victoria & Albert Museum of Design Dundee, the first V&A facility located outside of London, will open in September.

What's doing in Dundee?Once known mostly for its marmalade and its maritime past, the Scottish city has become a paragon of design and will soon be...

The Chateau of Chambord in the Loire Valley dates to the 16th century.

Loire Valley celebrating its brush with da VinciThe artist spent his final years in the region, and it will be the focal point of France's commemoration of the 500th...

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