Archive for Category: "Europe"
Hot Destinations 2013: Finding the Locals’ Istanbul
We can do better than the old cliche of Istanbul as “East meets West.” Instead, Courtney Crockett seeks out the vibrant local experience–the real hamam culture, Türk kahvehane and the hidden corners of the Grand Bazaar. If you follow the Istanbul of some tour guides, you’re sure to have the so-persistent photo op wearing a [...]
2013 Eco-Travel Travel: 11 Suspension Bridge Experiences
This month brought the opening of European’s highest suspension bridge–thought to be one of the most dazzling and terrifying experiences in the home of the Alps. We sent Courtney Crockett to test it out on opening day. Check out her experiences and learn about 10 other must-try bridge experiences. As ecotourism continues to soar, experiencing [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: La Giraudiere, Brossac, France
Some of the best voluntourism projects come from working with your passions and interest. For those who dream of France and the rustic charm of country living, there is a one-of-a-kind voluntourism project in in Brossac at La Giraudiere. Learn more about this working holiday in rural southwest France on this weekend’s broadcast of Peter [...]
Voluntourism: Excavate Roman Ruins in England
Do as the Romans do…in England! Plan ahead for summer 2013, when you can donate your time to scientific research and excavation of the UK’s Roman heritage along the River Tyne. Keep reading to learn more about this EarthWatch Institute program. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide [...]
Travel Hotspots for 2013: A CBS This Morning Report
Daydreaming of your next vacation? Tracking airfares all the way into next summer? Check out Peter Greenberg’s report on CBS Saturday Morning where he shares his top destination picks for 2013, from the exotic to the unexpected to the totally cutting-edge. Plus, he shares his tips on the best times to go and how to [...]
Daily Deal: Off-Peak Rail Travel Through Europe
Travel through Europe this winter with a 20 percent discount on Eurail Global and Eurail Select passes. Purchase your rail passes by December 31, 2012 and are valid for travel through March 31, 2013. The Eurail Global Pass gets you access to 23 European countries and the Eurail Select Pass allows you to choose three, four [...]
Andy Warhol Around the World in 2012
This year has had a few major milestones in art history: the 500th anniversary of the inauguration of the Sistine Chapel, the 150th birthday of Gustav Klimt, and the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol’s Pop Art exhibition. And in some cases, those works can be found in some unexpected places. Correspondent Elena Strapkova follows the legacy [...]
Off-Season Adventures in Puglia, Italy
Puglia might be on the map recently thanks to the wedding of movie stars Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, but the region has long been a favorite destination for locals and savvy travelers. Though Puglia is often overlooked by tourists making a beeline to Rome, the region is full of medieval cities and mouthwatering regional dishes. [...]
