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Belgium



Durbuy: why small is beautiful
A medieval settlement on the edge of the Ardennes has the distinction of once being the smallest city in the world. But there's still plenty to do there.

Beselare – the home of Belgium’s witches
Beselare in West Flanders has been associated with stories about witches for centuries. Its most famous witch is Sefa Bubbles, who according to legend was the witch chief of all the local witches.




France

The rainbow region of France
Discover the Périgord region with Wilna Wilkinson and find out about its colourful areas and the secrets behind them.







Belle-Ile-en-Mer: The island that earns its name
Belle-Ile is the biggest and probably best known of the Brittany islands. We think it's most charming before the summer hordes hit. Here are our tips on planning your next Short Break.

Germany

Rediscovering Dresden
Dresden, the capital of Saxony, surprises visitors with fine Baroque architecture and impressive museums.







'Poor but sexy' Berlin pulls in the tourists
Despite the economic crisis, the city that never sleeps is still attracting visitors from around the world.






Luxembourg

Recreation spots for children in Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a number of activities for kids. This article will give you some ideas when you are planning your next family outing.

A detour into Luxembourg
Luxembourg has more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than anywhere in the world. Mrs Cupcake takes a daytrip to sample its culinary fare.

Moscow

American Girls in Moscow: Visiting Tsaritsyno
Blogger Tamara Smith and family spend a lovely day soaking in the fairy-tale atmosphere of Tsaritsyno, a park in southern Moscow.







Accidental Moscow dad: Escape to the country
Accidental Moscow dad braves the traffic in Moscow to drive out to the countryside where he was attacked by mosquitoes, ate Syrniki and saw one too many churches.
 

Netherlands

Branding Holland for a new wave of tourists
It's a new market for the Netherlands: tourists from Brazil, Russia, India and China. The Dutch tourism sector is doing its best to attract visitors from these four large countries.

Exploring the Dutch Wadden isles
The perfect destination for those yearning for a weekend, or longer, away from it all could be one or more of the Dutch Wadden islands.
 

Spain


Discover Toledo and its museums
The museums in the well-preserved medieval city hold the key to the rich heritage left behind by the Jewish, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Christians.







Hanging houses of an enchanted city
The beauty and history of Cuenca have earned it a place as a World Heritage Site.






Switzerland

Switzerland's main cities
Explore Switzerland's urban side with this guide to cities such as Bern, Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Lugano.

Rigi: Queen of the mountains
Kerrin of Mykugelhopf takes a hike to enjoy the panoramic Alpine views from Mount Rigi.

UK

Go left, young man: Driving in Great Britain and Ireland
Rick Steves offers visitors and newcomers some handy tips on how best to tackle driving on the left in Britain and Ireland, without turning into a nervous wreck.

A road trip to Wales
Blogger John takes his family on a drive through the dramatic landscapes of the Welsh countryside.