Travel & Tourism in Europe

Travel & Tourism in Europe

Our Travel & Tourism channel articles highlight tours in Europe, including trips in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Moscow, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. How you get there will depend on the your choices of places to visit in Europe, your schedule, preferences and travel experience. You might travel by car or take a train across Europe, and if you plan to go further afield, even...

Travel & Tourism - Essential Articles

07/05/2012 Smart mobility with free parking in Amsterdam

Flexible and sustainable urban mobility gets going in and around Amsterdam.

01/08/2011 Facebook and Frites unite Belgium

Camera in hand, Andy Carling attended the inaugural National Frites Day in Brussels in the past. Now, on the day of celebration, indulge in one of Belgium's finest culinary crafts.

26/07/2011 Around and about Paris: The First arrondissement

comédie-Française-head As tourists snake their way to the Louvre Pyramid, or pack beneath, you may crave some relief in the nearby gardens of the Palais Royal, an arcaded haven of tranquillity, especially in the early hours of the morning. Expert Thirza Vallois offers a historical tour.

18/07/2011 Booking a room for an extended stay: telephone vs. online (sponsored contribution)

A lot of customers are still very sceptical when booking a hotel room or a apartment for a extended stay online. The traditional way of booking these stays via telephone is still very common. But is it the quickest and most comfortable way of booking an extended stay?

30/04/2012 Thrill seeking in Europe

Thrill-seeking in Europe From mountain biking in Switzerland to surfing in Munich: Rick Steves shows that Europe has plenty of thrills and chills to satisfy the adventure traveler.

26/07/2011 Places to visit in Luxembourg

Luxembourg may be small, but it has more than enough culture, art and nature packed inside its borders. There is plenty to visit in each of its five districts.

25/07/2011 Lost in Cheeseland: Photo blog of Toulouse

Visit Toulouse and even the proudest Parisian might just fall in love with its beautiful surroundings.

05/07/2011 Editor's guide: Travel & Tourism in Germany

Here's a brief introduction to our Travel & Tourism section for Germany, Europe and beyond.

20/03/2012 Credit Cards in Europe — The Perils of Plastic

Much of Europe has implemented a chip-and-PIN system, using credit cards that are embedded with a microchip and require a PIN code for transactions.

26/07/2011 Nature walks in Belgium: Tervuren

Denzil Walton leads you through the forest of Tervuren, telling tales of saints, wild boar and upside down birds.