| | We're just back from a short jaunt to Piemonte in northern Italy, where we visited a very interesting castle with Gothic frescoes from the 15th century, depicting a rather interesting view of life in those times. But the rural life isn't always the slow life--hot race cars recently plied the dirt roads of the Azores Islands. | | Manta Castle and the Country Life The builders of Manta Castle in northern Italy looked west to France for their inspiration and worldview. The frescoes are fantastic, as bright as the day they were painted, and offer a brilliant glimpse into the world of the 15th century. | Fast Track Europe When one thinks of the Azores, one thinks of a rural island paradise where pineapples, tea and milk products are the cash crops. But then there's a little dirt-road racing... Read more | Flying Cheaply with Flybe Find out all about Flybe, where it flies and what airport it uses. | Paris Train Stations Map Paris train stations ring the city, providing interesting and sometimes confusing connections to the rest of France. Here's where they are and how you get to them. | | | | Europe Travel Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More>
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