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Once upon a time, you prepped for your European vacation by researching the best restaurants, combing through your guidebook for can’t-miss highlights, and comparing prices for the top hotels. These days, your Google search might also include queries about heightened security, favorable exchange rates, and new travel bans. Is it safe to travel to Europe?…
Between the chatter about a potential visa requirement for U.S. citizens crossing the pond and concerns surrounding safety, Europe has been no stranger to news headlines as of late. To top it off, the U.S. Department of State just issued a travel alert throughout Europe this summer, alerting Americans to the heightened risk of terrorism…
Crisp alpine air, awe-inspiring rock formations, and quaint architecture — the magic of Europe’s mountain towns is something every traveler with a love of the great outdoors should experience. Luckily, we’ve rounded up eight of the continent’s most beautiful unspoiled mountain retreats, which boast views of glacial lakes, lush valleys, and towering mountains.
There’s always one — that one inimitable treat your trip to Europe wouldn’t be complete without sampling. It’s the one dish your friends waste no time in asking you about. That isn’t to say it’s easy to choose one food for each country. After all, this is Europe, home to some of the most delicious…
Photo courtesy Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho via Flickr When it comes to European destinations that have a breathtaking landscape, mouthwatering food, and a shimmering sandy coastline, both Tuscany and Provence fall at the top of the list. So, how do you choose between them? While the French and Italians would undoubtedly claim their own region as…
Given Europe’s high concentration of gorgeous big cities and world-class art museums, it’s easy to completely overlook the continent’s abundance of small, quaint villages and townships. However, if you’re after relaxation, peaceful country walks, beautiful architecture, and opportunities for cultural immersion on your next trip across the pond, consider cutting down some of your city…
You might expect a European vacation to be expensive — and it could be — but there are plenty of ways to visit the continent on a budget. We took a look at Oyster.com data and found that average prices for rooms across Europe last year ranged from $130 to $300, depending on the country.…
New year, new travel plans to be made. With five more long weekends coming up this year, why not plan a European getaway? Take a six- to eight-hour overnight flight from New York or Boston on a Friday, and you can be in a major international city the next morning to enjoy a weekend abroad.…
Thailand‘s famous beaches and low cost of living make it a popular destination for expats. At some point, it happens to every traveler. There you are, sitting on a secluded beach or at an impossibly quaint sidewalk cafe, and the desire to move abroad comes charging in full speed. While it may seem like a…
With so many different countries (44 to be exact) and cultures, Europe is likely to be a lifelong source of wanderlust for many travelers. So where should you travel and when? Any of the continent’s destinations are a draw at any age, but to help you narrow things down — and get your travel juices…