Beauty: Viana do Castelo, Minho, Portugal
Just this past week, villagers don traditional ceremonial fashions in a striking parade celebrating Romaria Senhora d’Agonia.

Just this past week, villagers don traditional ceremonial fashions in a striking parade celebrating Romaria Senhora d’Agonia.
Reflections: On Escaping Europe's Summer Crowds We've been hearing reports from Rome. It's already chaos with an unusually busy (and early) tourist season, the Jubilee in full swing, and a new Pope. We almost never recommend taking an August vacation in Italy (or in
We've been hearing reports from Rome. It's already chaos with an unusually busy (and early) tourist season, the Jubilee in full swing, and a new Pope. We almost never recommend taking an August vacation in Italy (or in Southern Europe, for that matter). Americans are often
A digestible entrée into Eastern Europe that offers many of the continent's magical landscapes within a short drive.
Your escape route from the crowds of Italy.