By Jessica Colley— When it comes to “not to miss” activities in Dublin, swimming might not be at the top of your list. While many locals make it their business to take the plunge into the icy Irish Sea at any time of year, visitors generally limit taking a dip to random sunny days in » Read more

By Joann Plockova in Prague— Summer is in full swing in Prague. On those days when the city sizzles, it’s great to plunge into one of the city’s public pools. Along with being a pleasant way to keep cool, spending time at Prague’s pools offers the opportunity to see areas of the city that you » Read more

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— When the “going gets hot” in the Ancient City, the (untough) locals and tourists get going—to escape the sweltering heat in seaside towns like Ostia and Fregene. That’s because Rome doesn’t offer many options to escape the steaming sun. Yes, the city is, um, overflowing with tempting waterworks, but the Trevi Fountain, the fountains at Piazza » Read more

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— (Updated June 28, 2011 to reflect new Velib’ policies) Tourists coming to Paris look with desire at Vélib‘, the city’s public bike-share program. Until recently, when tourists asked me how to rent one, I was forced to dash hopes. For, until recently, you couldn’t hop on a bike unless you » Read more

By Nina Derham in London— If you’re planning to be in London on April 17, 2011, make sure you don’t miss the London Marathon. It may be too late to sign yourself up as a runner, but there is a lot of fun to be had on the sidelines and it also makes for an » Read more

By Audrey Sykes in Amsterdam— The preferred way to travel in Amsterdam is undoubtedly by bicycle, and bike tour possibilities abound. Know your options, however, before settling for just any old group cycle through the city. From beach cruises to picnic pedaling, here are my “top five” alternative bike tours that are offered in and » Read more

By Audrey Sykes— The Canary Islands are the prime euro vacation spot for those eager to break from the winter. Not only is the weather warm, water gorgeous and beaches sublime, but the volcanic topography is naturally wonderful. This southern Spanish archipelago is a hotspot throughout the year, so here are some tips to help » Read more

By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— The holidays in Madrid kicked off some of the best winter activities in the city. The Christmas markets may now be a sweet memory, but you won’t have to venture far from the center of our (usually) temperate and sunny locale to enjoy some other winter activities, including skiing and » Read more

By Audrey Sykes— Europe’s ski towns are scattered across the Alps and serve as ideal winter getaways for those living up north. Innsbruck, Austria is one of the favorites and one of the cheapest. It’s bigger than surrounding towns, with a larger population and thus a lot more to offer in terms of quality and » Read more