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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Discovering world history is one of the great pleasures of international travel. In fact, if you’re a history buff, it’s the chief pleasure. In an effort to help you parse through the world’s best cities for historical exploration, on your…
If you are a music fan, what can be better than attending a concert or performance to add to your enjoyment while on a Europe trip. And when the venue is special, you tend to remember the event even more. …
Looking to go somewhere a little different in 2018? In the shadow of big “must see” destinations, here are ten cities that don’t get near the props they deserve, ideal for your next urban adventure. Adelaide, Australia There’s no denying…
Berlin’s devastated, divided, and difficult past feels like such a distant memory, it’s a wonder more Europe vacations aren’t focusing on the German capital. Now reclaiming its former glories as Europe’s most vibrant, progressive, and happening capital, a Berlin vacation…
Don’t call street art, graffiti! There is a difference. Have you ever walked by a building or been about to arrive by train at a railway station and viewed ugly, indecipherable graffiti which becomes a blight to your eyes? I…
Roaming the centuries-old sites and cities of Europe, we’re constantly reminded of just how much history there is to discover, from Iceland to Istanbul. Where there’s history, there’s mythology, and where there’s mythology, there’s magic and monsters. It would be…
As Labour Day recedes into the past and tree leaves turn red, amber, and yellow, we realize that fall is truly upon us. Happily, it is one of the most beautiful seasons to explore different regions of the earth on…
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