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Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favourite beach towns: Nazaré, an Atlantic Coast fishing town turned tourist retreat.

France is a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travellers with its varied, complex flavours. To experience the tasty and fragrant wonders of its edible diversity, head to a street market.

STRASBOURG, France — Strasbourg is the capital of France’s Alsace region and just a two-hour train ride from Paris. But it’s also just three kilometres from the border with Germany, and a popular port call for cruises down the Rhine River.

OYSTERVILLE, Washington — Usually, razor clams get all the publicity.

HANA, Hawaii Hana, on the east side of the island of Maui, might not be literally a one-horse town, but it is tiny, with a population of 1,258. We saw only one horse, looking over the fence at us next to the Hasegawa General Store.

Like hordes before us, we entered Rome through its northern gate. We had rented a terrace apartment in an old marble-filled building in the Flaminio neighbourhood, just outside the ancient city walls.

GREENWICH, P.E.I. Even regular visitors to Prince Edward Island might not know about one of its hidden treasures. A visit to the Greenwich section of the P.E.I. National Park offers a chance to explore boardwalks, beaches and spectacular scenery.

MENORCA, Spain Locals say Menorca can be reduced to three words: water, fire and stone. The Spanish island’s three essential elements are embodied in Cova d’en Xoroi, a natural cave that houses a sophisticated lounge halfway down a cliff.

Walking along with my guide, Gundela, through what was undoubtedly one of the most spectacular wine trails I have ever experienced, I had to wonder how, nearly a thousand years ago, the Lavaux terraced vineyards were planted on these dizzyingly steep

Shane was a strong, sure-footed horse, about 20 years old, raised in Texas. He had plenty of ideas about how an excursion into the Eastern Sierra should go, especially the grazing and drinking between meals. I had different ideas, and the reins.