Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category
Foods Of Northern Italy
by Charlotte Hammond
Special to The Lost Girls
Most travelers come to Italy with a bucket list of famous painting and famous foods, hoping to scratch off as many as they can in one trip. Italy is a mine of edible gems but I liken eating Italy to a culinary scavenger hunt—it’s essential to look for...
October 9th, 2012 | Extras, Food & Wine, Italy | Read More
Prague On Foot: A Walking Guide through Ancient Europe
By Michele Herrmann
Special to Lost Girls World
Like many European cities, Prague is best explored on foot. Much of this Czech city’s center has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site and many buildings from the 13th through 18th centuries preserve Prague’s rich legacy. From the reign of Bohemian...
September 26th, 2012 | Czech Republic, Destinations, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Walking | Read More
A Stumble About Barcelona
by Caitlin Cromwell
Special to The Lost Girls
Having never been to Spain and not knowing much about it my boyfriend, Bradley, and I decided a quick trip to Barcelona would be the perfect side trip when we went to visit my parents in London this summer. Bradley thought Barcelona was going to be rather...
September 18th, 2012 | Couples Travel, Cultural Travel, Spain | Read More
Backpack In Style – Without Over-Stuffing Your Bag
by Karmen Fox
Special to The Lost Girls
Backpacking trips are notorious for jam-packing as many sites in a short timeframe and cramming as few clothes into a confined bag as possible. And though the fast-paced travel itineraries excite me, repeating the same outfit tires me, especially with the same...
September 11th, 2012 | Extras, Italy, Packing & Wardrobe, Shopping & Style | Read More
Britain’s Best Beaches
by Cindy Klimek
Special to The Lost Girls
Although the days are starting to get shorter and feel a bit cooler, there’s still plenty of time to break out the sunblock and margarita mix. Before you go packing your bags and jetting off to Ibiza, Santorini, or somewhere else along the Mediterranean...
August 28th, 2012 | Adventure Travel, England, Extras | Read More
6 Reasons To Choose Ireland For Your First Solo Trip
by Hannah Logan
Special to The Lost Girls
For those first timers who want to break out on their own but aren’t sure where to go, here are my top 6 reasons why Ireland has it all for the first time solo female traveller.
Thinking about traveling solo but worried about those rumours? As women we have...
August 21st, 2012 | Extras, Ireland, Solo Travel | Read More
How To Travel Venice On The Cheap
by Charlotte Hammond
Special To The Lost Girls
Venice is easy to fall in love with but it’s also a difficult city to do on the cheap. Even the Venetians struggle with their city’s price tag. Each year about 1,000 inhabitants flee the city due to lack of employment and high prices. Venice is essentially...
August 14th, 2012 | Budget Travel, Italy | Read More
Up And Coming Holiday Destinations
by Elizabeth Conraty
Special to The Lost Girls
As the years pass, the popular holiday destinations change. Some holiday spots become run down and lose their luster, while others become overcrowded and tourists look elsewhere for less crowded holiday experiences. Other locations create new and better...
July 31st, 2012 | Croatia, Portugal, south korea, Spain, Turkey | Read More
Oltrepò Pavese Lombardia: Drinking And Eating
by Silvia Menini
Special to The Lost Girls
Wineries
Important wineries include the historic Frecciarossa (Casteggio area), Monsupello (Broni Stadella area), Casa Ré (Montecalvo Versiggia area, and it is also an agriturismo, where you can find accomodation), Ca`di Frara (in Mornico Losana) and Il Bosco...
July 24th, 2012 | Extras, Food & Wine, Italy | Read More
Oltrepò Pavese, Italy – What To See And Where To Stay
by Silvia Menini
Special To The Lost Girls
The Oltrepò Pavese is the closest wine region to Milan and it is considered the most traditional wine growing area in Lombardia.This area includes 78 towns (the main one is Pavia, while the main wine hamlet is Santa Maria della Versa) and has the shape...
July 17th, 2012 | Extras, Food & Wine, Italy | Read More