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  These are two of my favorite destinations with an abundance of nature-based treasures: Iceland where I had spent a month visiting venues...

Bicycling and hiking are two of my three favorite sports activities. (The third is Nordic skiing.) These are two destinations that I adore: ...

  Wherever I travel, I include outdoor activities, whether cycling, hiking, walking or cross-country skiing. These are three venues that off...

Wales is blessed with so many natural and cultural treasures. And one way to get acquainted with what this country has to offer is by bookin...

Santorini has such a distinctive, dramatic profile as whitewashed buildings hover over an expansive caldera, and a narrow road zig-zags from...

It’s so lovely wandering around the streets — many lined with marble — and exploring the neoclassical architecture on the island of Syros. I...

I managed to wander around Mykonos early in the morning before the narrow lanes were thronged with people. This is the scenic Little Venice ...

Visiting or staying at Portmeirion Village on the coast of Wales is a not-to-miss experience. Sure, it’s where the cult classic, The Prisone...

Whether you’re an art lover, a gourmand, or someone who wants to connect with nature in a placid environment, a stay at the luxe Valverde Ho...

In Lisbon’s Amoreiras neighborhood, this 18th century aqueduct with its immense stone arches is part of the Water Museum in Lisbon. It treat...

  Lisbon’s 5-star Valverde Hotel is a sanctuary of peace and serenity, though it’s smack in the middle of buzzing Avenida da Liberdade. Thei...

In Lisbon’s Parque da Nacoes neighborhood that stretches along the Tagus River, it’s no surprise that most all the attractions are focused a...

This giant, whimsical sculpture of an Iberian lynx, an endangered species, was created by Bordalo II. It soars above a pavement in the Parqu...

I  could’ve spent all day strolling along the scenic promenades in Lisbon’s Parque da Nacoes neighborhood where the water views are abundant...

I can’t think of a more beautiful and quirky bookstore. The name of this former printing shop turned bookstore, Ler Devagar, that’s located ...

The Valverde Hotel in Lisbon is a gem for oh-so many reasons, including  the lush courtyard garden that’s a placid sanctuary smack in the mi...

 Biking Denmark’s islands couldn’t be more idyllic. But on my last couple of days, I discovered a new restaurant on the island of Aero that ...

Biking on Fyn (Funen) Island in Denmark couldn’t be more idyllic. No matter the island where I bicycled, I found that Denmark is one of the ...

  At the Thorseng Nature Resort on Tasinge Island in Denmark, I arrived weary and departed refreshed, thanks to a comfy and spacious glampin...

On Aero Island in Denmark, these charming cottages, including one with a thatch roof, line a stretch of sand in Marstal at Erik Hale Beach. ...