Scotland packs spectacular landscapes, as well as rich history and tradition, into a small country. From the Lowlands to the…

Spain conjures images of flamenco dancers, café-lined plazas, white hillside villages, and soaring cathedrals. Beyond these traditional associations, this modern…

Canada's cities are a stark contrast to the wilderness that abounds throughout the country. Montreal, is the country's sparkling metropolis,…

India is a soulful, soul-stirring country, overflowing with cultural treasures, spiritual wonder, and natural beauty. A wondrous land of crowded…

A visit to the land of Homer, Aristotle, and Sophocles is a journey to the dawn of classical civilization, with…

From half-timbered medieval towns to cosmopolitan cities, Germany offers a thoroughly engaging mix of tradition and modernity. You can explore…

In modern Turkey, the legacy of centuries of history coexists with progressive and contemporary culture. Its exciting capital, Istanbul, spans…

Within its small perimeter Israel packs in abundant riches, from cherished religious sites and well-preserved archaeological treasures to spectacular natural…

Italy is the kind of destination that travelers return to over and over. They come for awe-inspiring art and architecture…

Budapest, an old-world city with a throbbing urban pulse, is a must-stop on any trip to Central Europe. Szentendre and…

Poland can claim several superlatives—including the biggest medieval town square, the largest gothic brick castle, and probably the best vodka…

Isolated in the Atlantic Ocean, 100 miles (161 km) due east of St. Lucia, Barbados stands apart from its neighbors…

To say the least, Egypt is rich with temples: soaring lotus-bud columns, enormous stone portals laced with delicate carvings, elaborate…

From medieval cathedrals to postmodern towers, from prehistoric stones to one-pub villages, England is a spectacular tribute to the strength—and…

Belgium has attractions out of proportion to its diminutive size. From medieval cities and abbeys where the monks run their…