Under Ben Bulben: W. B. Yeats’ Grave
Famous Ben Bulben mountain can be seen from the gravestone of the Irish poet W. B. Yeats, author of the poem “Under Ben Bulben,” which features his burial instructions. “Horseman, pass by.”
Europe
The 10 Best Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona has an endless array of things to see and do. Here are some suggestions of where to start.
Cycling Across England and Scotland, Hadrian’s Wall to Edinburgh
Cycling all the way across Britain and then north into Scotland is not for the meek. But the scenery and history are worth the effort.
Hiking in Catalonia Spain: Coastal Trails, Castles, and Culture
Hiking the trails of Costa Brava, Spain, enjoy visiting medieval villages, the coastal Camino de Ronda path, a castle hotel, and the great food and culture of Catalonia.
Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona
The Palau de la Musica and the Hospital of Sant Pau, designed in the Catalan Modernisme style by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, are Unesco World Heritage sites.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, their buildings and plant collections, combine to form a unique testimony to 18th Century landscape garden design. Garden art and botanical science utilized here were subsequently diffused around the world.
Maritime Greenwich, England
The assemblage of historical buildings at Greenwich represents the height of Neo Classical English architecture and English maritime achievement. Greenwich is designated a Unesco World Heritage site.
The Viking Village of Birka, Sweden
Calling the Swedish site of Birka a Viking village requires a lot of imagination, because, well, unless you’re an archeologist willing to do some digging, there’s not much to see in Birka.
Many Ways to Visit Trondheim, Norway
Whether arriving in Trondheim Norway via one of the St. Olav Pilgrim routes or otherwise, the city deserves a few days visit. Here are things to do and suggested Trondheim hotels and restaurants.
Five Top Day Hikes in Sweden
Our favorite day hikes in Sweden. These top hiking trails in Scandinavia offer great scenery and routes for various abilities. Read on for where to stay and eat when trekking in Jämtland Sweden and into Norway.