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S Europe Travel Feature Writer: Barbara Rogers

Southern Europe is your doorway to European lifestyle and la dolce vita. Along with travel advice on everything from local food to Mediterranean island hopping, you'll find Tuscan villas, romantic cruises and charming hotels in Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Cyprus, Malta, Vatican City, Andorra, Gibraltar and San Marino.

Just think of all the travelers' hotspots here: The Grand Canal, Coliseum, Parthenon, Alhambra, Delphi, Monte Carlo, Da Vinci's "The Last Supper", Lake Como, Pompeii, Capri, the Rock of Gibraltar, the Matterhorn...and that's only a few of the places we'll visit traveling through Southern Europe's storied past and present.

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Feature Writer Articles in S Europe Travel

Renting a Car to Travel in Italy
Although the Italian rail system is good for travel between cities, renting a car and driving through the countryside and small towns is the best way to really see Italy.
Driving a Car in Italy
Driving allows travelers to follow their own schedules and to see the Italian countryside and visit the charming small villages instead of just cities.
Free or Cheap Things to Do in Milan
See masterpieces by the world's greatest painters and sculptors, treasures of Renaissance and Medieval art and architecture, palaces, a castle and more - free.
A Long Weekend in Lisbon
Lisbon is a romantic beautiful Old World city for walking, from its busy riverbank to the hilltop castle. Add the palaces at Queluz and Sintra for a three-day getaway.
Florence Italy's Best Christmas Markets
The Tuscan city of Florence, Italy is ready for Christmas, with markets filling several squares, nativity scenes in churches and thousands of lights along the streets.


Contributing Articles in S Europe Travel

Christmas traditions in Cataluña
Christmas traditions differ from country to country. Ranging from the mundane to the outright strange, these traditions may be very diverse within the same country.
Bomarzo, Sacro Bosco and the Parco Dei Mostri
The mannerist garden at Bomarzo is a great place to visit with children. It has giants, monsters and caves to explore and good facilities all within easy travel of Rome.
Madeira's Levada Walks
Originally created for irrigation purposes, Madeira's levadas are an incomparable walking experience that allows visitors to see inside the island's gorgeous landscapes.
The Best Seafood in Europe Comes from Galicia
Mussels, oysters, scallops and other shellfish are farmed by families who have been in the trade for generations, mussels that have been awarded a Denomination of Origen.
Visiting The Alpujarras in Granada Province
In breathtaking mountain scenery and 40kms inland from the eastern Costa del Sol, the picturesque white Alpujarran villages are steeped in Muslim history and tradition