Old-fashioned Waterloo panoroma still entertains
August 10, 2009 ·
It’s hard to believe anyone would choose the crackle of distant cannon fire and a very dated 360-degree wall painting over in-your-face kinetic effects of movies and theme parks. But annually more than 200,000 people visit the Waterloo Panorama for the thrill of seeing a vast, dilapidated, century-old painting showing Napoleon’s last stand. Carole Fonteneau [...]
Euro regulators order Airbus sensors replaced
July 31, 2009 ·
European air safety regulators told world airlines on Friday they will have to replace hundreds of air speed sensors of the type that may have contributed to the Air France Airbus A330 crash in the Atlantic Ocean in June. The announcement came after Airbus recommended that airlines flying its planes exchange some of the speed [...]
Backpackers take green vacations on European farms
July 27, 2009 ·
Backpackers pining for European adventure have discovered life on the farm, shoveling manure, feeding pigs and making butter as a recession-beating way to sate their wanderlust. Their ticket to an earthy taste of the Old Continent is an innovative Web site that connects travelers with a network of organic farms stretching from Portugal to Turkey [...]
Stockholm’s noble past and present
July 21, 2009 ·
With its steel-and-glass Modernist buildings and dedication to green living, Stockholm has the feel of a gleaming metropolis, but it offers a satisfying mix of old and new, from a well-preserved 17th-century warship to its glittering 20th-century City Hall. Before you visit, study up at www.stockholmtown.com and when you arrive, buy a Stockholm Card, covering [...]
Lonely Planet gives advice on travel with children
July 20, 2009 ·
Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler traveled widely with their children from the time they were babies. They’d been to so many countries in the developing world that when they first took the children to Europe, their daughter “found it hard to believe that she could drink water from the tap in every country [...]
Feel the spirit in Europe
July 15, 2009 ·
For years, my travels have prompted me to think about religion. When I got my history degree at the University of Washington, one of my favorite classes was “History of the Christian Church.” And for years, I’ve believed that anyone who enjoys getting close to God should pack their spirituality along with them in their [...]
Brussels on the cheap: Grand-Place and waffles
July 13, 2009 ·
As the host city for many European Union institutions and their well-heeled Eurocrats, Brussels may not sound like the best destination for travelers on the cheap. A plate of mussels, a local specialty, can set you back nearly $30 (20 euros). But with a little creativity, you can enjoy Brussels’ pleasures on a budget — [...]
