Columns
What’s new in France and Spain for 2011
Despite the economic downturn, France and Spain spent millions of euros last year to upgrade their public spaces and technology for visitors.
EU passengers' rights. Also, crackdown on coersive guides in Hong Kong
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 420th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
Biking — a bridge over cultural barriers
Some travelers are surprised when I tell them to consider biking in Europe. I explain that it’s not only a cheap way to travel but it gets you close to the ground and close to the people.
Under the microscope: To do or to have done?
For countless trips around the sun, my discourse on subjects of interest to international travelers has required constant diligence to keep from lapsing into preaching to the choir. It is my choice to risk that, on this occasion.
How to rent a car in Europe
My own travel style has evolved over the years. In the past I generally bought one big, fat, wonderful railpass for my entire trip. These days, I cobble together a few cheap flights within Europe, some rail trips and a modest car rental (which I find is becoming a better value than rail).
’Round the world in 72 days: China and India
by Philip Wagenaar (part five of a series)
Cruise Vessel Security Act of 2010. Also, restricted-driving zones in Europe
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 419th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine, the original travelers’ forum.
Crime in Quito “critical.” Also, World’s worst traffic commutes.
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 418th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine, the one you help write. The news writes this page, however, and this month it includes a number of warnings.