9 Insta-Worthy Places on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
In Scotland’s wild north lies a playground of precipitous terrain peppered with medieval castles, idyllic lochs, and awe-inspiring vistas. Rolling green hills, towering sea cliffs, and jagged ridges are the remains of millions of years of glacial carving. Folklore and mystery have lingered over the largest island in the Inner Hebrides for centuries. A haven for […]
16 Cozy Christmas Markets in Europe
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Since the Middle Ages, Christmas street markets have delighted locals and visitors with food, ornaments, gifts, and entertainment. The start of the Christian Advent season in late November ushers in the opening of festive Christmas markets across Europe, which help revelers prepare for the holidays. Lasting a […]
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Germany’s Magic Christmas Town
Some cities celebrate Christmas, others really celebrate Christmas, and then there’s Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Located in Bavaria, Germany, this small town oozes holiday spirit. Each holiday season, the well-preserved medieval town is packed full of cozy half-timbered homes, the bustling Rothenburg Christmas Market (one of the best Christmas markets in Germany), twinkly lights, and a […]
15 Places to See the Best Spring Blooms in London
Spring is perhaps the most beautiful time in London. As the city’s green spaces gently emerge from their winter hibernation, pockets of blooms begin popping up on street corners, throughout botanic gardens and across the city’s parks. With signs of spring emerging as early as January with the arrival of snow-white snowdrops in the capital, […]
A Guide to Chasing Cheddar at the Gloucester Cheese Roll
There I crouched, on what seemed to be the edge of oblivion. My friend Nicko was beside me, though he seemed half a world away. My eyes focused into tunnel vision, seeing meadow, more meadow, then empty space. Complete and absolute nothingness. Sloping down at an absurd angle, the meadow left only air where in […]
10 of the Best Towns to Visit in the Cotswolds, UK
Oozing old-world charm, the honey-hued sandstone villages of the Cotswolds are unapologetically quaint. Tucked away in the rolling hillsides two hours west of London, this postcard-perfect corner of Britain is quintessential English country living. Roadside stands selling honour system cake and jam, Sunday roasts by the fireside, and delightfully long country strolls are all part […]
8 Top Weekend Trips from Paris
While most visitors arrive to Paris with no intentions of departing for greener pastures or smaller urban scenes, more than a few of the weekend trips on this list might just inspire a change of plans. Some of these destinations include castle hopping amidst rich French history, bicycling through verdant vineyards, sipping on Grand Cru […]
National Parks: the Best Parks in Europe by Country
Europe stretches from the wild waves of Portugal to the mossy woodlands of Belarus, the tundra of the Scandinavian north to the glistening beaches and down in Greece. Between its borders, this land holds treasures of such immeasurable natural magnificence that it would be a crime to even attempt to distill the lot into a […]
11 of the Best Things to Do in Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw – pronounced frohts-wahf – might not be easy on the tongue, but it’s certainly easy on the eye! Spread over a series of small isles on the Oder River, it’s a classic medley of Gothic, Germanic, Slavic, and medieval architecture. Look here —an iron-clad turret filigreed with metalwork and gargoyles pokes above the skyline. […]
27 of the Best Things to Do in Barcelona
Filled with vibrant energy, buzzing nightlife, elegant architecture, and a strong, independent identity, the Catalan capital of Barcelona is ripe for exploring. Discover a city that seamlessly blends old-world charms with the modern conveniences and attractions of a cutting-edge metropolis. When on the hunt for the best things to do in Spain, Barcelona is overflowing […]
Tuscany Road Trip: 13 Stops Along the Way
Oh, Tuscany! The stuff of Italian dreams, this region rarely fails to enchant. Sweeping from the Apuan Alps to the verdant valleys of Maremma and the sloshing waves of the Ligurian Sea, it covers some seriously gorgeous corners of the land (and is home to some of the best things to do in Italy). The […]
3 Fairy-Tale Romanian Castles for Your Bucket List
Romania: home of the ostentatiously large Communist-era parliament palace, Count Dracula’s famously creepy Transylvania, and some of the very best castles in Europe. Lofty claim, you may be thinking. Lots of castles in Europe. And you’re right. But there’s something magical — and definitely spooky— about Romanian castles and their connection to dark and mysterious […]