Europe

The largest island in the Mediterranean, and the first multicultural society in the world, Sicily is the eye of the needle of European history. Strategically placed at the tip of Italy, it has served as the clearing house for occupying powers ...

Started as a small fishing village in the 13th century; Amsterdam was founded by two Fishermen. According to legend, two Frisian fishermen wandering in the sea looking for surplus fish landed on the coasts of the Amstel rivulet in a small ...

Finely tuned athletes need not apply, for the Marathon du Medoc is one race where fleetness of foot is a disadvantage, as the last thing anyone wants to do is actually win. That would be a grave mistake, for this bibulous ...

Stand by for a tall trail - the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) that ranges in elevation from a mere 1,900 m (6,240 ft) at the outlet end of Lake Tahoe to an altogether more impressive 3,100 m (10,175 ft) at Relay ...

In the far north of Japan; off the northwest coast of the island of Hokkaido, lie two smaller islands famed for their natural beauty, abundant wildflower and hiking trails. The islands of Rebun and Rishiri form part of a national park, ...

According to Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, the Kornati Islands were made by God as his final act of creation out of 'his tears, the stars, and his breath. The sublime beauty of this labyrinth of 147 islands, islets and reefs ...

The reality of Majorca belies its reputation as a high-rise hell of commercialized tourism. Apart from the narrow coastal strip along the Bay of Palma and the grim east coast resorts, the island is startlingly beautiful particularly in the Serra de ...

In Central Dalmatia rising out of the Adriatic off the southern coast of Croatia is the island of Korcula, with its low mountains, pine forests, olive groves and scent of wild herbs. At 47 km (29 mi) long and 6 to ...

Travelling overland from Italy to Greece is a lengthy and expensive trip. If time is of the essence, take the ferry from Venice to Patras (World's Most Scenic Ferry Ride), thereby spoiling yourself with a mini-cruise in the bargain. Even a ...

Officially, the Golden Pass links Zurich and Geneva, but its real purpose is to offer travellers a means of exploring the heart of Central Switzerland between Lucerne and Montreux without doubling their tracks. Each of the stops (lucerne-Interlaken-Zwesimmen-Montreux) is a gateway ...

This is part of Britain's National Bridle Network, a series of cross-country routes that are being developed for long-distance horse riders. The way-marked 153 km (95 mi). Three Rivers Ride through the glorious Welsh Marches starts at Tidbach near Bromyard in ...

Eisriesenwelt is one of Salzburg's most well-liked tourist destinations and is the largest ice cave in the world, which features stunning ice sculptures. This natural limestone ice cave known is situated in Werfen, Austria, some 40 kilometers south of Salzburg. Its ...