Europe and North Africa

Weck, Worscht un' Woi! The Travelsleuth remembers his days in Germany visiting the the world's biggest wine festival at Bad Duerkheim, described by one local poet as the only festival where you meet up with good friends whom you have never seen before!

The Travelsleuth looks at the International Festivals taking place in August and september in Santander and Barcelona, Spain. A look at events, tickets, accommodation and the local seafood delicacies of Santander.

Last minute bookers for the Athens Olympics can find big bargains suggests the Travelsleuth

The Travelsleuth considers a visit to Athens after the Olympics to enjoy September events of the Hellenic Festival. Updated 26 July

The Travelsleuth follows in the steps of the D Day heroes of the Normandy beaches.

The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.

The Travelsleuth looks at some romantic options to please his Lady on Valentine's Day and opts for a weekend on the banks of the Danube in the charming Slovak capital Bratislava.

The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.

The Travelsleuth considers a Christmas in Europe with his Lady this year, limbering up for the festive season with a visit to a famed fish restaurant in Bruges before enjoying the picturesque Christmas Markets of southern Germany, Austria and Slovakia.

The Travelsleuth mourns the demise of some Mediterranean vacation gems beneath the onslaught of rampaging teenage louts and advises on select vacation options for the discerning visitor to Greece.