Each year, a number of publications including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer announce “The World’s Most Liveable Cities,” inspiring a flurry of social media sharing and a few inevitable raised eyebrows. One of our favourite lists is the annual Monocle Top 25, partly because it also takes into account just how much fun a city […]
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Things to do on a European Vacation That Will Entertain Your Friends When You Return
There are experiences on a European vacation you can enjoy which are different and unusual without participating in wild or strenuous endeavours. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Europe can be full of surprises without having to climb the […]
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 […]
Best Destinations to Brush Up Your Spanish
Buenos dias! Thinking of adding a different layer to your extended South America or Spain vacation by brushing up on your Spanish? Here are some of the best countries for prospective Spanish learners who still want a great Globetrotting adventure. While we’ve estimated rough “rankings” based on advice from Spanish teachers and schools, your perfect […]
Choosing Your Perfect Snowbird Long Stay
The concept of “snowbirding” is familiar to a lot of North Americans, particularly those looking to escape the chilly winter for a month or more at a time. It might mean Florida, Arizona, the Caribbean, Mexico, or even further south if you’re feeling adventurous. Of course, a Long Stay can also be a fantastic way […]
Charming Stops for Your Central Portugal Vacation
From Lisbon to Porto to the Algarve, everyone these days is making a beeline to Portugal. The quiet achiever of Southern Europe has come back with a roar in recent years, with a Portugal vacation offering idyllic weather, reasonable prices, delicious wine and cuisine, a friendly local culture, and an absolute treasure trove of historic […]
Four Perfect Days in Lisbon on a Portugal Vacation
If Europe has a current “it” city, it’s Lisbon. Accessible and affordable, combining the creative hunger of early 00s Berlin with a Southern European devotion to good living, the Portuguese capital seems to have it all. On your Portugal vacation, Lisbon offers a long and colourful history, beautiful architecture, lively nightlife, great restaurants and cafes, […]
Explore Lisbon on a Portugal Vacation – One of Europe’s Most Underrated Capitals
If you haven’t been to Lisbon before, I guarantee you will find this city will far exceed expectations, on your Portugal vacation. When you are compiling your bucket list of major European capital cities to visit, Lisbon should definitely be on it! Let’s start with a minor cautionary note. Lisbon was built on seven hills which […]
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 […]
Portugal vs Spain: Which Country is Right for Your Western Europe Trip?
We’ve tackled Australia vs New Zealand and Italy vs France, and now we’re here to sort out another marquee matchup. When heading on a sunny Western Europe trip, which destination is right for you, Portugal or Spain. Depending on who you ask, you might get passionate answers for one over the other or shrugged shoulders […]
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