Planted firmly in the heart of Central Europe, the Czech Republic is culturally and historically more closely linked to Western,…

Whether on snow-capped mountains or in glitzy resort towns, you can experience the high life in Switzerland. Visitors are elated…

With everything from superb cuisine to stunning landscapes, this corner of Southeast Asia dazzles the senses. Peaceful paddy fields give…

From medieval cathedrals to postmodern towers, from prehistoric stones to one-pub villages, England is a spectacular tribute to the strength—and…

To say the least, Egypt is rich with temples: soaring lotus-bud columns, enormous stone portals laced with delicate carvings, elaborate…

Belgium has attractions out of proportion to its diminutive size. From medieval cities and abbeys where the monks run their…

Thailand conjures images of white sand beaches and cerulean waters, peaceful temples, and lush mountain jungles. In Bangkok, a 21st-century…

Tradition and modernity share space in this island nation where ancient shrines bump up against skyscrapers. Castles and palaces whisper…

In modern Turkey, the legacy of centuries of history coexists with progressive and contemporary culture. Its exciting capital, Istanbul, spans…

Made up of 700 islands—some busy and bustling, some isolated and inhabited by no one but hermit crabs and seagulls—the…

Everything about Africa that stirs the imagination is concentrated in its southernmost country. Lions freely roam vast game reserves such…

The Netherlands really is a land of windmills, tulips, and canals, while being a progressive 21st-century nation. The capital, Amsterdam,…