When you walk under the archway that marks the entrance to Siena on a sunny day in mid-August, you may as well be walking through a time machine. It’s the day of Il Palio di...
Category: Europe
12 Reasons Why You Should Go to Italy
Updated in May 2022 Oh, Italy...the epitome of romance, culinary perfection, and architectural expertise. The birthplace of the Renaissance along with countless prolific artists and scholars whose influences extend into modern times. It's no wonder...
Why You Need To Visit Portugal Right Now
Portugal has always been the trendy hipster friend of Europe. With its consistently excellent taste in food, art, fashion and music, this neighbour to the Atlantic Ocean knows how to make you question your own taste...
Why Iceland Won 2016: 6 Reasons to Visit Europe’s Far Away Nation
Everywhere you turn it seems like you can't escape someone talking about Iceland. If you're familiar with the travel industry, then this remote island nation was even harder to avoid in conversation. It seemed like...
Danube vs Rhine River Cruises: Your Ultimate Comparison
What's the best way to get right into the heart of Europe? Taking a Rhine or Danube river cruise, of course! Multitudes of cruise companies offer plenty of ships and accommodation types that will suit...
8 Reasons to Visit Germany Right Now
“So, where are you off to this year?” a friend of mine asked me over a cup of coffee in Berlin recently. My answer: “Germany.” “No, I mean, I’m sure you’re planning on traveling a...
The Best Danube Christmas Markets (Updated 2023)
Christmas—the most wonderful time of the year—would not be complete without a visit to Europe’s best Christmas markets along the Danube. It’s the type of holiday getaway you need to take at least once in...
11 Must Try Foods in Macedonia
Macedonia continues to spark interest across the globe as it’s a destination that still hasn’t been explored by many travellers. This makes it still a country that hasn’t been touched too much by the traveller...
The Oktoberfest Diet: The German Foods You NEED to Try
The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, has just begun. The beer keg has been tapped and millions of enthusiasts in Munich are enjoying a cold stein filled with German brewed perfection. If you aren’t one...
7 of the Best Greek Islands to Visit: As Told By a Local
There are more than 6,000 islands spread across Greece. If you were to visit one every single day it would take you more than 16 years to explore them all, says Archimedes, ancient Greek inventor...