You’re a Globetrotter, and a theatre fan. You know first-hand the pain of giving up tickets to a hot show because it clashes with your next adventure. The struggle between these dual passions can be real, but there is a way to combine them. We’re not talking about pilgrimages to La Scala, Palais Garnier, or […]
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10 Magnificent Churches to See on a European Vacation
When I was travelling through Eastern Europe with my wife (then girlfriend), we’d comment on how our trip could be mistaken for a pilgrimage due to all the churches we were visiting. Every day brought with it some new medieval cathedral to explore or some treasure of the Renaissance that took decades to build. Even […]
Why a Europe Vacation is an Excellent Winter Travel Plan
As the northern summer comes to a close, you might find yourself thinking “Next summer, I’m taking that trip to Europe.” Maybe you wanted to go this year and things didn’t quite work out. Maybe another opportunity came up, or maybe you’re just waiting for the perfect time to go. Here’s the thing. There’s no […]
Explore Host Nations of the World Football Stage
Taking place only once every four years, and unquestionably the biggest sporting event in the world, football (soccer) is truly demonstrating its supremacy in world sports. The month-long quest for the Cup sees 32 countries vie against each other in packed soccer stadiums. Since 1930 (except in the years around World War II, when it […]
Let Munich Captivate You on a Germany Vacation
Munich is a city which has not changed very much over time. As you’ll discover, on your Germany vacation, it has retained its traditional Bavarian character – truly a charming experience. Munich is Germany’s third largest city after Berlin and Hamburg. However, whereas Berlin is a progressive and cosmopolitan city and Hamburg has a gritty […]
Six Cities You Should Visit on a Germany Vacation (That aren’t Berlin or Munich!)
Let’s be honest. Berlin is not some “rapidly emerging” hidden secret any more. The German capital is the place to be, from art, to nightlife, to spectacular museums, to historic sites, to an all-round great quality of life that everyone wants to be a part of, at least for a few days, especially on a […]
Hamburg is a City With So Much to Offer on a Germany Vacation
Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city and the second busiest port in Europe, has a wealth of attractions not to be missed on a Germany vacation. My first visit to Hamburg was at a time when it was part of Western Germany. That was a while ago, and my next visit was much later when Germany […]
Interesting, Different, and Unusual Art Galleries to Enjoy on a Europe Vacation
Art can be found almost in every city and country, but the lesser known galleries need to be sought out on a Europe vacation. So, you’ve done the Louvre in Paris, the Uffizi in Florence, and the Prado in Madrid, plus many more major centres of art. If you are like me, you might enjoy […]
Enjoy Great Planned Walks, Hikes, and Treks on a Europe Trip
Whether it is for half a day or for several, there is a wide range of fabulous walks from which to choose on a Europe trip. The best part… they don’t have to be strenuous. My first introduction to hiking was when I was part of a school group in the UK in my early […]
Free Things to See and Do on European Vacation Packages
How to find free things to do and see is often a question of research. However, perhaps the following will shed some light on what is available on European vacation packages, to guide you in the right direction. Free? Air is free. What else? I must admit I find that everywhere I turn, I find […]
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