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With the first day of summer less than two weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about that sunny beach break. But before you start panicking about the restrictions of your budget, keep in mind that there are many beach destinations across Europe ideally suited to those looking to find the most bang for their…
More than just beaches, Croatia offers a remarkable variety of landscapes, historical monuments, and cultural attractions. There are the sun-kissed islands of the Adriatic Sea, several national parks, Mediterranean landscapes of vineyards and olive groves, pretty medieval towns, and plenty of architectural vestiges left by the Venetians and Romans. Here are eight things you must…
Karen Cox/Flickr Now that Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, as much as we love our jobs, we can’t help but think about taking off for summer vacay. Some of us are jetting to international cities, or booking island escapes, and others are exploring destinations closer to home. We’re going on family trips, girls’ getaways,…
Each person’s retirement fantasy is a little bit different, whether it means soaking up the sun on a beach or strolling through museums and historic sites. While many choose to stay in their current city, or head down to sunny Florida, an increasing number of Americans are retiring abroad (approximately 400,000 current retirees, according to…
The Mediterranean evokes many idyllic images, whether it’s white homes cascading down the hills to the sea or a charming promenade surrounding a sailboat filled harbor. However, you don’t have to follow the crowds and head to Santorini or Saint Tropez to find such a destination on your Mediterranean trip. The Mediterranean Sea is 965,300…
We’ve all dreamed about where we’d vacation if money was no object. Would we opt for a luxurious Aspen ski break? How about a private Caribbean island? Or perhaps we’d splurge on rustic European glamour? For some, this dream is a reality. When it comes to traveling, billionaires can live out their wildest vacation fantasies.…
Du kennst bestimmt das Gefühl in die Welt eines Buches einzutauchen und komplett mit ihr zu verschmelzen. Dann lachst, grübelst oder leidest du mit der Heldin oder dem Held der Erzählung und befindest dich in einem anderen Land, in einer Stadt oder Gegend in der du noch nie gewesen bist, dich aber trotzdem auskennst. Ein…
You’ve likely already snapped (or seen) the following travel photos: someone jumping in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, pinching the top of Big Ben in London, and staring off into the distance of a stunning natural landscape like Machu Picchu or the Grand Canyon. Some tourist destinations live up to their hype, while…
For many centuries, towns and cities built walls around their perimeters to defend their citizens. Today such fortifications are not necessary, but many medieval cities retain their historic barriers. For the modern traveler, these outer walls are a great vantage point to observe an entire city (your Instagram will thank you). Here are 11 such…
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.…
