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Exploring Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City is defined by dramatic topography. Photo: Nunor
Luxembourg City is defined by dramatic topography. Photo: Nunor

Aug 17 Diminutive Luxembourg City is certainly not the smallest capital city in Europe. Indeed, it is a dozen times larger than Vaduz which serves as the pristine, albeit rather sterile, capital of Liechtenstein. Luxembourg City deserves to be much better known, and it is a great spot to stop off and relax for a day or » Read more

Posted in churches, City Guides, hidden europe, Hikes, Luxembourg, Practical Info, Train, Travel Smarts

European Capitals of Culture: Istanbul, Pecs, Essen, and Görlitz

European Capitals of Culture: Istanbul, Pecs, Essen, and Görlitz

Mar 31 It was 25 years ago this spring that Athens assumed the mantle of being Europe’s first ever “Capital of Culture,” and so kick-started a program that has developed into a mainstay of the European culture and travel calendar. Since then, cities from Bruges to Bologna, Stockholm to Sibiu, have basked in the limelight for a » Read more

Posted in Europe, Events, Festivals, Germany, hidden europe, Hungary, Luxembourg, Russia, tips, Turkey

Alphabetical Tourism: Europe from A to Z, and especially L

Alphabetical Tourism: Europe from A to Z, and especially L

Jun 30 Remember George Dubya? Here in Europe he is still revered as a remarkable pioneer in “alphabetical tourism.” After all, during his first-ever visit to Europe in June 2001, the presidential itinerary featured Spain, Sweden and Slovenia – or perhaps it was Slovakia. Even Dubya himself was a shade uncertain, but he did a grand job in » Read more

Posted in Budget Deals, Bus, hidden europe, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Practical Info, Train, transportation, Travel Smarts, Trip Planning

Sunday NY Times Travel Round-Up

Apr 16 The Times Travel Section was a little light on Euro-pieces yesterday, but a couple of articles did catch our eye:  If It’s Good, Is It Too Good To Be True? The “Practical Traveler” column examines the marketing of rock-bottom deals advertised who know?

Posted in Luxembourg, Media