Europe has always been a popular travel destination. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, there are several important things to keep in mind before calling your travel agent...

Many l7th-and 18th-century Habsburg rulers were music lovers and musicians: Leopold I was a composer. Charles VI was a violinist, and Maria Theresa played the double bass...

Flemish and French are both spoken in Brussels, where even street signs are in both languages. You can try out your French in Brussels...

Always return greetings; hospitality is Austria’s most important national characteristic, and people expect a reply to their welcoming “Gruss Gott”, meaning “God’s greeting.”

After 6 days of quiet solitude, I packed up my things and left Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast. The nearby gods would send me out in style...