Belfast: From The Titanic to "GOT"
Head to Belfast in Northern Ireland, home to the Titantic and the “Game of Thrones” set. The tourism boom happening there makes the city an interesting spot to take your next vacation.
Europe
French Riviera in February: Menton Lemon Festival 2018
In France’s Provence region, the village of Menton is famous for its huge and delicious lemons, and hold a yearly festival with sculptures made of fruit.
Macedonia: The Unfinished City of Skopje
The city of Skopje, in Macedonia, is full of huge statues of men on horseback. Some of the attractions appear to a work in progress, but the city is worth a visit and looks wonderful in the evenings.
Ireland's Most Popular Tourist Attraction: Guinness
The Guinness Factory at St James Gate is the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland, not only because the beer is so famous, but the interactive displays and history is very interesting and the tour includes beer samples.
Cinque Terre: An Easier Way to Experience Italy's Best Walk
Riomaggiore was my favorite of all time. It had such amazing views and delicious foods. I didn’t want to leave. It is a place where you want to become old!”
Switzerland: Chaplin's World and The Nest
Two new museums opened in Vevey, Switzerland, and they’re too interesting to be called museums. Chaplin’s World and The Nest, about Nestle Co.
Zadar, Croatia Mini Guide
A guide to the city of Zadar, Croatia, where there is a sea organ that makes noises from the waves, and sunsets that Alfred Hitchcock called the World’s Best.
Faroe Islands: Like the Mystery of Falling in Love
A week-long trip to the Faroe Islands off the coast of Denmark, reveals incredible vistas for a solo woman traveler, many different bird species, and hardy people who are known for their annual whale hunt.
Brussels Means Oodles of Chocolate
A visit to Brussels, Belgium for chocolates and pastries, discovering the many different chocolates and the history of chocolate in Belgium.
Crete: Back to the Hippy Days at Matala Beach Festival
The Matala Beach Festival, since 2011, has brought music, arts and hippies to the island of Crete. It’s a throwback to the hippies who once lived there.
Le Marche, A Great Place to Paddle
Le Marche, in the northeast Adriatic side of Italy, is a wonderful place to paddle a kayak. Ann Banks shares her trip paddling and enjoying the cuisine, the history and many attractions of this unheralded region of Italy.
Spain's Alicante Awaits
Alicante is a bustling and thriving city on Spain’s east coast, south of Valencia, and a great place to explore a castle and discover great tastes.