Off the Beaten Path Travel Destinations in Europe
I stopped first at the Porte Chaussée, not at a memorial parking lot. Two round stone towers sit in ordinary traffic, straddling the old road that once crossed the Meuse into the walled town. Cars slide under the arch. A cyclist rings through. The river moves slow and greenish under the bridge, and for a … Read more
# York’s Quiet Heart: Medieval Walls, Snickelways, and Indie Cafes Away from the Crowds York has a way of pulling you in with its layers of history, but the real charm reveals itself when you step away from the main thoroughfares. The medieval walls still stand tall, wrapping the city in a protective embrace, yet … Read more
Most visitors to the Sorrento Peninsula head straight for the bustle of Piazza Tasso and the crowded lanes of the historic center. Just a short train ride or pleasant walk away, however, lies Sant’Agnello—a residential neighborhood that offers the same sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius without the constant foot traffic. … Read more