Karen Asp attends Innsbruck's renowned Christmas market and discovers some of the city's other special gifts for tourists.

Karen Asp ventures to the remote Estonian island of Kihnu, where the female population govern while the men spend their time at sea hunting and fishing.

Karen Asp heads out on a hike through Estonia's many bogs near its lovely capital Tallinn and discovers a fascinating world.

BASEL, SWITZERLAND — I’m not sure what to expect in a city whose name I can’t even pronounce. Is it like the herb I cook with or should I pretend I’m sporting an English accent?

COLOGNE, GERMANY — The name of this city leaves little doubt what it’s best known for — eau de cologne, of course. But there's plenty of beer to go around, as well.

ROVINJ, CROATIA - I’ve sipped many shots in life, including, I must admit, some I don’t remember, but not until I visit Croatia’s Istrian peninsula do I take my first shot of olive oil. It’s only appropriate, as olive oil is as revered here as wine.