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For many, visiting Europe means eating steak-frites in France, enjoying pub crawls in England, and admiring Baroque architecture in Germany. But there’s so much more to explore. Many European destinations are home to ethnic enclaves where people of the same heritage work and live. These neighborhoods showcase the food, traditions, and culture of its inhabitants’…
For a Europhile with vacation days, it can be hard to remember that there are actually seven continents. Our rally cry is “Europe or bust!” Thankfully, there’s enough on the continent to keep us exploring for a lifetime — and we’ve got the bucket list to prove it. If you’re constantly drawn across the Atlantic…
You want to go to Europe, but don’t know where to start your travel research. From picking a country to choosing between big metropolises and quiet seaside towns, there are a lot of options. That’s why we’ve broken down some of the top destinations in Europe, and provided a rundown of what those countries have…
Travelers to Europe tend to head straight for its cities. But while the bright lights of Paris, busy markets of London, and storied streets of Rome are all worth a visit, city parks don’t always provide the nature fix we crave. To truly appreciate Europe’s flora and fauna, you’re better off visiting its protected spaces.…
Not to knock Paris — a city everyone agrees is the prototype for pretty capitals — but these small towns are the ultimate when it comes to French cuteness. Everything from cobblestone lanes and gingerbread-like houses to canals and food markets are cranked up to 11 on a scale of zero to mega-adorable. In general,…
Kongens Nytorv & Nyhavn in Copenhagen/Oyster If you appreciate Scandinavian design, castles, Viking ships, and really good meatballs, we’ve got some good news. You’ll find not one, but two capital cities that will fulfill all your desires — Copenhagen and Stockholm. The former is a harbor city encircled by multiple waterways; the latter is an…
Long lines waiting to get into a historical sight, crowded sidewalks that are hard to traverse, and sky-high hotel rates are just a few problems caused by tourists in Europe’s summer months. While Venice and Paris are notably effected by the rise in summer visitors, many European destinations offer a plethora of things to do…
Bed and breakfast — such a simple formula can help travelers feel at home in big, unfamiliar cities. Though B&Bs might conjure images of New England hideaways or stately Southern mansions with rocking chairs set up on screened-in porches, Europe, too, is filled with these quaint, intimate retreats. So, if your idea of a special…
With additional reporting by Leon Beckenham. There’s something inherently romantic about staying at a hotel dramatically perched at the top of a cliff. But some clifftop hotels dial up the romance factor to a ridiculously high level, offering features like luxe rooms, unforgettable pools, and indulgent spa treatments for two. Oyster’s reporters have scoured Europe…
While the Christmas markets of Nuremberg, Munich, Vienna and Strasbourg are some of the best known, there are many other European cities hosting yuletide markets at this time of year. What’s largely a Germanic tradition has spread to cities across Europe in recent years with each one vying for the title of best Christmas market.…