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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Experience Special Musical Venues on Your Europe Trip
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. In my many years of travelling around the world, as a music lover, I have […]
Best Value Cities for Budget Travellers to Add to Their Europe Vacation
It’s a cheesy metaphor, but words like “buffet” come to mind when first planning a Europe vacation. You can’t finish it all in one sitting, and even if you could, you’d be ready for a return trip by the time you were done. The trick is to prioritize, starting with the key cities that interest […]