Spilimbergo brims with discoveries, frescoes and mosaic art

The small Italian city of Spilimbergo is home to Europe’s largest natural stream and a center for the creation of mosaic artwork. Throughout the city, which is 30 to 40 minutes away from Aviano Air Base by car, remnants of frescoes painted on the sides of the buildings are still visible.

Soccer pilgrim finds heaven at Stamford Bridge, home of famed Chelsea

If you’re a Chelsea supporter, or just a soccer fan living pretty much anywhere in Europe, Stamford Bridge has to be on your short list of places to visit. Make sure to take the stadium tour.

Naples’ Villa Pausilypon is an archaeological exploration of Roman party life

Part of an archaeological park and nature preserve, Villa Pausilypon offers a glimpse of the hard-partying summer life of the Roman Empire’s elite.

Aptly named Rainbow Street puts Jordanian capital on vivid display

Lined with cafes, restaurants and shops for the young and fashionable, Rainbow Street in downtown Amman lives up to its name with colorful decorations adorning the buildings and quirky graffiti.

Blooming Bergstrasse: German road is a picture-perfect experience

Germany’s Bergstrasse is in bloom, and it’s a marvelous time to explore the route that runs from Darmstadt in the north to Heidelberg in the south.

Planetary motion: Germany walk simulating solar system is a cosmic-minded romp

Heiligenmoschel, Germany, is home to a planet walk, a special type of educational trail with a solar system theme. Each step of the route impresses upon you the immensity of the universe, the minuteness of Earth and the modesty of humanity’s ventures into the cosmic void.

Flitter on over to Bordano’s beauteous butterfly house

Learn about insects, other creatures at the Italian city’s Casa della Farfalle 

Lauter Atelier provides pottery fun in friendly K-Town hangout

At Lauter Atelier, people from all walks of life gather for creative expression. Staffers say they would love it if more of their customers were Americans.

Hop to it: Bronx-born musical genre’s culture unfolds at Frankfurt exhibition

A new arrival at the famed Schirn exhibition hall in Frankfurt examines the influence of hip-hop.

Get your kicks while punting on the Cam

Unique boating tour a great way to experience Cambridge’s waterways, history