November Travel News: Small-Town Europe, Salema, Istria, Orkney Islands

The joy of finding small-town and rural Europe is more rewarding than ever

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November Issue Hi from Rick: Slowing Down in Salema Dear Traveler, Imagine a beach town so small that the bakery is a little three-wheeled truck that rumbles down its dirt access road each morning…where every restaurant is family-run and known for its grandmother as much as for its signature dish…and where, in a lazy policy of peaceful coexistence, tourists grab the sun while retired fishermen grab the shade. This is Salema, on Portugal's Algarve — my favorite beach town in Europe. With a delightfully sandy beach and a few bars serenaded by the tranquil strum…Read more   Idyllic Istria Croatia's westernmost outcropping, nestled up against the Italian border, doesn't draw…Read more   The Remote Rewards of Scotland's Orkney Islands On a recent trip to Great Britain, I decided to go somewhere I've never been before…Read more   Cameron's Blog: Alternatives for Avoiding Crowds in Rome Cameron Hewitt suggests undiscovered gems for your next trip to Rome…Read more More Travel News •  Rick Steves' Europe Calendars   Rick's new wall and desk calendars •  Video of the Month   Market Day in Beaune •  App Bite of the Month   Coffee Breaks in Hungary •  Forum Discussion of the Month   What's it like to drive in Germany? •  December Tours on Sale   Save up to $400 on 2019 tours! •  Save $100 on 2020 Tours   Discount available through Nov. 30     About Rick | Explore Europe | Our Tours | Travel Tips | Shop Online This email was sent to: whatsnewworldinfo.f2eddottravel@blogger.com Rick Steves' Europe Inc. | 130 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 Unsubscribe | Change Your Subscription