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A destination wedding in Mijas, Spain overlooking the Mediterranean coast. Photos from the ceremony, reception, and the whitewashed village perched above the Costa del Sol.

Visit Granada's Alhambra, a 14th-century Moorish palace and fortress built as the seat of Islamic power in medieval Spain. Photos and travel details inside.

Exploring Antoni Gaudí's masterpieces in Barcelona: the Sagrada Familia basilica, Park Güell's organic gardens, and tapas in El Born. Photos and travel notes from August 2008.

Kris and Jessica arrive in Barcelona after an overnight journey through four airports, stay at the beachfront Hotel Arts, and explore the city's nightlife.

Explore Versailles Palace and its vast gardens on the final Paris day. Tips for beating crowds, visiting the Hall of Mirrors, and a Seine river tour.

Photo tour of Paris landmarks: climbing Notre Dame, views from the Eiffel Tower, and visiting the Louvre at sunset on a clear spring day.

A leisurely day touring Paris by bus: climbing the Arc de Triomphe for city views, strolling the Champs-Élysées, and relaxing in the Luxembourg Gardens.

Bus tour through central Paris hits Napoleon's tomb at Les Invalides, shops the Champs-Élysées, and tours the brutalist Centre Pompidou museum.

Arrival in Paris from Dublin via budget airline. Walk along the Seine, explore Notre-Dame, and dinner at the city's oldest restaurant.

Tour the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery in Dublin. Visit the rooftop Gravity Bar, taste Irish whiskey, and explore medieval Dublin at Dvblinia.

First day in Dublin: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, walking tour of Temple Bar, and a Guinness at the source. Photos and notes from April 2008.

St Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and Belgo Belgian beer hall. Exploring London's architecture, theatre history, and food on day four.

Birthday breakfast, Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, Tower of London Crown Jewels, and a ride on the London Eye.

Early morning at Parliament and Westminster Abbey, then the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Plus fish and chips, Burberry, and birthday dinner at Rules.

First day in London: 7am arrival from San Francisco, British Museum visit, Trafalgar Square photos, and shopping on Regent Street.

Twenty-five visits to Yosemite. Half Dome cables, seasonal waterfalls, and why this park matters. Photos from spring and fall trips.

Three-stop tour of Olympic National Park: Hurricane Ridge views, Hoh Rain Forest hikes, and Rialto Beach sunset on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

Tour of Banff National Park near Calgary, Alberta. Lake Louise, glaciers, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and Canadian Rockies scenery from September 2007.

Glacier National Park in Montana straddles the Canadian border with alpine lakes, glacier-carved valleys, and diverse wildlife including grizzlies and mountain goats.

A 4-day backpacking trip across Grand Teton's wilderness, from Jackson Lake peaks to high-elevation camp routes. Permits, bear canisters, and trail details.

Yellowstone holds half the world's geysers and the largest intact ecosystem in the West. A 2007 visit captures Old Faithful, wildlife, and geothermal features across 3,400 square miles.

Remote lava field in Idaho with lunar-like terrain, lava tubes, and volcanic history. NASA trained here. Remote but worth the detour.

Painted Desert Unit of John Day Fossil Beds features colorful clay dunes formed from ancient volcanic deposits. Short hikes reveal rare, multi-hued geological formations.

Oregon's Crater Lake sits 1,943 feet deep in a volcanic crater. The water's remarkable blue color comes from exceptional clarity and depth.

Hike Lassen Peak and explore geothermal features at Bumpass Hell. A quieter California national park just 3.5 hours from the Bay Area with volcanic landscapes and alpine views.

Hanoi blends 2,000 years of history with French colonial architecture, Hoan Kiem Lake, water puppet theater, and Ho Chi Minh's shrine. A walking guide to Vietnam's capital.

Exploring Halong Bay's limestone karsts and junk boats. A two-day cruise through Vietnam's most scenic UNESCO World Heritage site.

Navigate Ho Chi Minh City's chaotic traffic, French colonial landmarks, and street food. A 2007 firsthand account of Saigon's sprawling urban center.

A layover in Singapore: shopping on Orchard Road, chili crab, Clarke Quay nightlife, and why it's not a must-visit destination.

Visit Taipei 101, the world's tallest building in 2007, and explore Taiwan's complex history, culture, and role in East Asian geopolitics.