Always a pleasure to visit From the Bavarian Alps to Berlin’s underground clubs, diverse landscapes and cool culture await here. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply on multiple reentries. Part of the EU & Schengen Agreement. US Department of State … Read More
Belgium’s underrated capital city lures travelers with Baroque architecture, medieval history, and plenty of beer and chocolate. Brussels WikiVoyage Page A great resource for all the basic information you need for Brussels. My Brussels Information Page at Virtuoso Here is a good place to start for some additional information on … Read More
Come for the beer and moules-frites, stay for the scenic countryside. Although Belgium is a relatively wealthy country, it is also one of the most politically complex countries in the world. Differences in language and culture between Flanders (the Dutch speaking portion) and Wallonia (the French speaking portion) have lead … Read More
Fabled Libations, Rich Culture, & Stunning Terrain Portugal’s Douro Valley vineyards have served as the center of the port-wine industry for 400 years. But look beyond the bottom of your glass to discover the cliffs and beaches of the Algarve, the waterfalls and lakes of Peneda-Geres National Park, the gorges … Read More
Still a bit under the radar… this is where the European Yachting-Set go to get a way from the crowds. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days NOT part of the EU or the Schengen Agreement US Department of State Montenegro Information Kotor, Montenegro Simply … Read More
Fantasy Series Setting is Ready for its Close-Up Since joining the EU and appearing in scenes from “Game of Thrones,” Croatia has been basking in the spotlight. Walk along Dubrovnik’s city walls, overlooking the sapphire blue Adriatic. In seaside Split, wander the ancient Roman streets of Diocletian’s Palace, dating to … Read More
The Hills Are Vibrant And Full Of Life While Lisbon is famous for its melancholic, mandolin-accompanied music, Fado, the city itself offers a different mood entirely. Colorful buildings line the narrow streets of the Alfama neighborhood, where cafes serve strong espresso and pastelerias dish out regional sweet treats. Yellow trams … Read More
Water World experience a Scandinavian Gem by river, lake, and sea Abutting the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic, and the North Sea, and dotted with lakes and rivers, Sweden is best discovered by boat. Relax on a sightseeing cruise around Stockholm’s archipelago, and visit the city’s Vasa Museum to see … Read More
My favoritie European countries to dine. The hub of the “New Nordic” cuisine. Picture Postcard Country offers Wide Range of Pursuits Wander among half-timbered houses and quaint cobblestone streets in the medieval towns of Ribe and Odense, the birthplace of author Hans Christian Andersen. Experience the drama of Hamlet’s “home” … Read More
Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple yet wonderful cuisine and wine. Walkers enjoy the mountain paths, cyclists the rolling hills, summer vacationers the sea coast … Read More
For US Citizens, very easy. And part of Schengen Area, so once in Europe you are fairly free to travel in and out of France to other countries within the Schengen Area. All of France remains at a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in France due to … Read More
I had the extreme pleasure of being treated to a French Road Trip. First hand experience of what the spirit of the Relais & Chateaux experience is all about. For all intents and purposes, this page focuses on the region of Provence, and up the Mediterranean Coast to Côte d’Azur … Read More
