Mar 31st, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Once upon a time, in the days of gluttonous yore - the 1980s - the celebrated Burgundian hill town of Vézelay, crowned by the Basilica of Mary Magdalene, was known as "a site of gastronomic pilgrimage." Rarely did anyone evoke Magdalene's relics or her UNESCO World Heritage Site shrine. Rarely did gastronomes notice the strangely attired pilgrims trudging up the looping, lichen-frosted ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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No Bones About The Wonders Of Vézelay
Mar 31st, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Once upon a time, in the days of gluttonous yore - the 1980s - the celebrated Burgundian hill town of Vézelay, crowned by the Basilica of Mary Magdalene, was known as "a site of gastronomic pilgrimage." Rarely did anyone evoke Magdalene's relics or her UNESCO World Heritage Site shrine. Rarely did gastronomes notice the strangely attired pilgrims trudging up the looping, lichen-frosted ...Photo Of The Day: Pyrenees
Oct 17th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
This photo from a trip through the Pyrenees is making me eager to plan my next trip. The idea of backpacking through the mountains, specifically these mountains, and seeing views like this appeals to me. Christoph Sahle is a photographer and physicist based in Helsinki, Finland. You can check out a collection of his photos here and live vicariously through him in viewing them. Wish your photo ...Video: Canyoning in the Pyrenees, Spain
Oct 12th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Thrill seekers will love the unique and adventurous sport of canyoning. This activity, which involves traversing throughout a canyon, combines different techniques within the experience, including hiking, swimming, abseiling, scrambling, climbing, and more. The ideal canyons used for canyoning often include narrow gorges, flowing water, and various drops that must be navigated.
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The Way: Martin Sheen treks the Camino de Santiago
Oct 7th, 2011 at 1:30PM: I'm often skeptical when Hollywood forays into the realm of 'travel films'.
Don't get me wrong; there have been some wonderful movies in recent years that capture the true essence of the world of travel & the beauty of venturing on a grand journey: Lost in Translation, Into the Wild, L'Auberge Espagnole, Before Sunrise, Up in the Air, and The Beach (did you really think I wouldn't mention ...Photo of the day: Pyrenees camping
Sep 14th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Camping in the Pyrenees Mountains. Backpacking in the Pyrenees Mountains. This image transports you there. It shows you what it's like to tuck yourself and your tent into a valley and to wake up there in the mist in the morning. It's beautiful.
The Pyrenees Mountain Range is in southwest Europe. The mountains form a natural border between France and Spain. The small country of Andorra is ...Expedition school preps potential explorers
Jun 28th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Are you an adventurous traveler who has ambitions of exploring the world, but you just aren't sure how to put the unique expedition of your dreams together? If so, then perhaps Mark Kalch's Expedition School is for you. This 3-day event is designed to give budding explorers all the skills they'll need to embark on their own solo expedition, no matter what that adventure might be.
The Expedition ...Photo of the Day (3.1.09)
Mar 1st, 2009 at 4:00PM:
When I think about bicycles in the mountains, it tends to immediately remind me of the Tour de France. I picture an aerial camera shot of the riders, decked out in colorful jerseys, struggling up some ridiculously steep mountain pass. Flickr user kyAnosaUm also had cycling on his mind when he took this photo he describes as "Huge Bicycles on the Pyrenees." I know several Tour de France stages ...Winter Adventures in the Pyrenees
Feb 28th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Spain is seldom considered a great destination for skiers, but this story from the Wall Street Journal, says that the Pyrenees Mountains, found in the northern part of that country, are amongst Europe's hidden gems when it comes to winter outdoor adventure. Far from the crowds that are the norm for the top ski destinations in Europe, the Pyrenees of Spain offer plenty of solitude and untouched ...Minicountry Skiing. Hello, Andorra!
Dec 26th, 2006 at 7:50AM: Some people say that Spain is the California of Europe: you can beach it in the morning and ski in the afternoon. Not that Spaniards would ever try to attempt such a packed schedule...
While you can ski in the Spanish Pyrenees, some people say that skiing is better in Andorra, one of those tiny countries in Europe, stuck between France and Spain. It only has 60,000 people (and the world's highest ...Word for the Travel Wise (10/10/06)
Oct 10th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Just as fall begins it seems as though winter weather comes bulldozing its way in complete with snow flurries and flakes. Now in my mind it couldn't be a more beautiful or romantic time to plan a holiday in France and this Pyrenees winter walking excursion looks perfect if you share my same thoughts. Responsible Travel has several departure dates in December as well as early 2007, but if you're ...
