Driving in Great Britain and Ireland
While most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Behind the wheel you’re totally free, going where you want, when you want.
Columns
El Salvador & Honduras Central American adventure
(Part 2 of 3)
Understanding French culture
I love France. It is one of Europe’s most diverse, tasty and exciting countries. It brims with the good life and a special appreciation for culture, music, art, food and wine.
But Americans can feel pretty dowdy when confronted with the casual sophistication of the French, who are matchless when it comes to just about anything suave and urbane. In my early days of touring France, I used to worry about being a cultural bumpkin, but now I embrace it. After all, I travel to learn.
What's Cooking in... Macau
Macau (originally spelled “Macao”) was the last of the Portuguese colonies. On Dec. 20, 1999, after being administered by Portugal for 442 years, Macau was returned to Chinese governance. Today it is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
DOT to watch more closely how safely US airlines transport pets
Dear Globetrotter:
Welcome to the 463rd issue of your monthly foreign-travel magazine, the magazine based on international travelers keeping each other informed.
In addition to the travel reports you’ll be reading from subscribers, all about adventures outside of the US, ITN brings you articles from columnists, travel-related advertising and travel-related news.
Here’s an item of possible interest to people concerned about animals.
Nicaragua: Central American adventure
(Part 1 of 3)
Eating in Spain — sustenance for the soul
My guide, Roberto, met me at Madrid’s airport, we rented a car and minutes later we were southbound on the freeway, immersed in the vastness of La Mancha. It’s a tough terrain. A windmill — weathered into a rough little useless nub — still capped its blustery hill.
Beware of professional pickpockets in Europe
Dear Globetrotter:
Welcome to the 462nd issue of your monthly foreign-travel magazine, the original travelers’ forum.
If you’re seeing a copy of ITN for the first time, here’s the concept of the magazine: travelers share with others their experiences, observations and opinions — both positive and negative — regarding travel firms, destinations and travel in general.