Red Eye Letter from the Editor Eclectic Europe There's a little bit of everything in Europe. Little countries. Big mountains. Better bread than you thought possible. A sense of history that is inspiring, and sometimes overwhelming for travelers from the States, but always interesting. In Transit: European Trains, Planes and Other People's Automobiles Spiral Scratch: A Guide to London's Independent Record Shops City of Poets: Searching for Lorca, Finding a Frenchman Extreme East: The Best and Worst of Eastern Europe

Studying Languages Abroad There's French, Spanish, and German. Fine languages and all, but there are over 6,000 more that aren't usually taught. Why limit yourself? A Whole New World of Language Study: Think Outside the Language Box How to Choose a Language School: No Lo Entiendo Play: Spring Breaks You Might Not Come Back From Being crushed by spring break hordes in Cancun is so passé. Much better to create your own horde of a dozen or so friends. Yes, you too can live the lifestyles of the rich and famous, or the starving, Robinson Crusoe castaway, whichever you prefer. Uncharted: Diggin' on Didges Learn how to make an Aboriginal didgeridoo, one of the most ancient and spiritual musical instruments known to man. No promises on how to play it well though. Our 3 Cents: Backpackers Giving Back If you've fallen in love with a country, do something to give back. How to help from home, and on the road. Cover Photo: Christopher Groenhout/Lonely Planet Images