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Accommodations

Interview: Karen Brown
Karen Brown, author and publisher of Karen Brown's Guides, talks about life as a guidebook writer and tells the secret of a rewarding European trip.

Anti-Americanism

Anti-Americanism in Europe
Don't let overblown reports of anti-Americanism in Europe tempt you into staying home this year. European travel bargains are too good to resist, and my tips for traveling as an American in Europe will help you keep U.S.-bashers at bay.

Art

Hans Rijpma
I may not know much about art, but I know what I like--and I really like this Dutch artist's chalk and crayon drawings of European scenes (many of which feature classic cars).

Castles

Castles of Europe
An illustrated six-page guide to general information, travel articles, and castle listings on the Web.

Clothes

SCOTTeVEST
SeV turns the travel vest inside out with a stylish, efficient design that frustrates pickpockets.

Men's Travel Clothing
Do quick-dry or wrinkle-resistant fabrics, hidden security pockets, and other special features make travel clothing a good investment? To learn the answer, I field-tested garments from Tilley, Norm Thompson, L.L. Bean, and Magellan's.

Entertainment

Europe by Radio
Hear a show before you go, thanks to the Internet and RealAudio.

Flowers

WonderVase
If you've ever wanted to buy flowers while traveling, this lightweight folding travel vase is for you.

Food and Wine

Caseus Prize - Premio Caseus
A competition for the "best cheese trolley in Italy" may sound quirky, but it's taken very seriously by the Italian restaurateurs, food critics, and Slow Food advocates who come to arrange, admire, and taste more than 400 of Italy's best cheeses.

Footwear

Z-CoiL Shoes
Put a spring in your step--literally--with these shock-absorbing shoes, which prevent sore feet during all-day sightseeing.

Group Travel

Europe on Your Own
Should you see Europe with a group tour or independently? Let's look at the pros and cons of each.

Rick Steves on Group Travel (Interview)
The guidebook author and TV travel host talks about escorted tours. Also see the related review of his book, Postcards from Europe.

City Tours and Excursions
Are guided city tours and day trips worth the cost? Are they compatible with "independent travel"? Where can you find local tours?

Holiday Travel

Christmas-Season Getaways
Grab a cheap last-minute air fare from QIXO and catch the holiday spirit in Europe.

Museums

Chocolate Museums of Europe
When you've had your fill of cathedrals and art galleries, find food for the soul (and possibly the stomach) in a chocolate museum or theme park.

Photography

Travel Photography
A beginner's guide to cameras, film, and Internet resources for travelers who take pictures to preserve memories.

Sony DVDirect
Sony's easy-to-use DVDirect recorder lets you transfer your personal travel videos to DVD with or without a computer.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1
This affordable digital camera packs an Arnold Schwarzenegger of a zoom lens into a body as compact as Danny DeVito's--and its optical stabilizer helps to keep camera shake from blurring your travel memories.

Kodak EasyShare DX6440
The company that brought you the Brownie, the Retina, and the Instamatic has created an affordable, easy-to-use 4-Megapixel digital camera for traveling snapshooters.

The Ultimate Travel Camera?
The Contax G2 rangefinder camera offers a superb combination of modern technology and classic workmanship--but it isn't a camera for impoverished duffers.

The Ultimate Digital Point-and-Shoot Camera?
Don't let the sleek Porsche Design styling fool you: The versatile, easy-to-use Fujifilm FinePix F601 Zoom is more than just a pretty shape.

The Ultimate Camera Bag for Travelers
It's made in England, it's a photographer's delight, and it converts into a travel tote with a snap and a tug.

Service Vacations

Global Volunteers
Try a European adventure vacation that doesn't involve paragliding or bungee jumping. It could change your life--and someone else's.

Sex and Drugs

Holland: Tempting the Tourist With Hookers and Hookahs
Prostitution is legal in the Netherlands, and soft drugs are tolerated. But don't let that keep your children or church group from visiting Holland.

Sex in Europe
To judge from what readers are ogling at Europe for Visitors, most Europe-bound travelers are interested in only one thing.

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