european March 2010
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FEATURES
112 Long Journey Home
Returning to the green heart of Ireland. by joel thomas
54 Making History, Making Wine
A glimpse at the wine and foot in the Tuscan reader. by jennifer woodward
178 Islands of the Lost Legends
The hidden side to the Greek Isles that visitors can easily miss: Behind the gorgeous landscapes of the parks lie mythical takes of an ancient people. by rachel crawley
134 Reaching New Heights
The little town that could: Murren, Switzerland in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. by danielle ward
160 The Magical Tides of Brittany
Life in this beautiful corner of France, bounded on three sides by the sea and linked by history to Great Britain, has a rhythm all its own. by michael breen
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Editor’s note Field note Airmail Q&A Wine in review Food in review Room with a view On the Cover
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One of the gorgeous views of Murren, Switzerland. Photographed by Jane Smith, Corbis Photos
Smart Traveler
21 The new Paris scene 37 Eco-friendly traveling gear 43 Tipping confusion solved 59 Best flights overseas 62 Eurpoean Travel compares two Balinese hotels
Dispatches
70 Eyes and ears of the busy traveler
Calendar
94 Top events from around Europe
Worldwise
101 Geography IQ europeantraveler.com 5