In search of activities in Europe? Here are suggestions what to do here, often involving how to walk the area. Find tips for Switzerland in a separate category!

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2 top winter walks in Sils Maria near Saint Moritz in the Swiss Alps

Where to go for great winter walking in the Upper Engadine, one of Switzerland's most beautiful Alpine areas: The Engadine is without doubt one of the country's most desirable vacation destination in the Alps. You find here - especially in…
Hotel Cour des Vosges/Place des Vosges (view from hotel room) Paris
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Checking in to Hotel Cour des Vosges, a luxury boutique hotel in Paris

Where to go for staying in style - with best views - in the French capital in 2022: Paris is my favorite city in the world, and it certainly is the one I have visited most so far. My husband and I even used to live here for a longer period…
tourism Mallorca
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Mallorca, Spain – how to continue with its (excessive) tourism?

The biggest of the Balearic Islands - in the western Mediterranean Sea - is at the crossroads: Mallorca, the most visited of the Balearic Islands near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, must make important decisions as to its excessive…
Madeira Botanical Gardens - visit Madeira
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Travel guide to Madeira, the flower island in the North Atlantic off Africa’s coast

What to know when traveling to this year-round destination with mild, subtropical climate: Have you ever heard of the flower island of Madeira? If you are European, you most probably have as it is a highly popular travel destination in the…
Staying & dining in style in the Provence/France: Hotel B Design & Spa Paradou
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Staying & dining in style in the Provence, France (plus 2 activities)

Luxury stay near Les Baux-de-Provence & what do in the area (if you like walking): Upscale lodging and gourmet dining in the Provence are plentiful. If you feel like staying and dining in style here without overspending, it is much more…
walks in the French Riviera: in the hills around Vence & on Cap d'Antibes
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2 top walks in the French Riviera

1 coastal walk on the Mediterranean & 1 between 2 towns in the hills of the Côte d'Azur: The French Riviera or the Côte d'Azur - as it is also called - is the Mediterranean coastline in France's southeast corner. This "Azure Coast" has…
Laigueglia west Liguria/Italy - what to do around Alassio
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3 top things to do around Alassio on the Italian Riviera

A guide to visiting a part of Liguria west of Genoa, especially if you like walking: Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy, with its capital in Genoa. It is a narrow strip of land on one of the northernmost points of the Mediterranean…
What to do in Piedmont's Langhe region - view of Piedmont's rolling vineyard hills from Neive
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3 top things to do in Piedmont’s Lange region, Italy (that include walking)

A guide to visiting the Langhe wine region around Alba, especially if you like walking: Piedmont is one of Italy's 20 regions, with its capital in Turin. It sits in the foothills of the Alps in the country's north and is mainly known for its…
What to do in Orta San Giulio, Italy
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3 top things to do in Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta, Italy

A guide to visiting one of the country's most beautiful villages: Only recently did I learn about the stunning village of Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta. And this albeit is not far from Switzerland, my home country. This medieval small town features…