Intriguing Dresden, Germany, winds up on far fewer American itineraries than it deserves to. Don't make that mistake. Since its horrific firebombing in World War II, the city has transitioned to a thriving cultural center that's well worth a visit. Even with only a day to spare, Dresden is a doable side trip from bigger attractions like Berlin or Prague.

The burg surprises visitors with fanciful Baroque architecture in a delightful-to-stroll cityscape, a...

Dear Globetrotter:

Welcome to the 471st issue of your monthly foreign travel magazine.

This is a publication that has always depended upon its subscribers for the articles and letters that fill up most of the pages in each issue. It’s a group-participation project, so much so that our readers are comfortable to make suggestions on how to improve it. 

So when subscribers express opinions about what they find rewarding or, sometimes, displeasing, in a...

I love it when I convince people to engage with the Europe I show them. But when they become engaged with each other in Europe, I like it even more.

Recently I heard from someone who took his girlfriend on one of my recommended hikes near Mürren, Switzerland: “I convinced Emily to get one last photo of the view with us together before it got dark, even though we were both tired and hungry and she very much wanted to relax and have a nice meal. I set up my tripod, and when she...