France and its Eiffel Tower, Italy with the Roman Colosseum and the Venetian canals, and England with the Victorian-era Big Ben may all be among Europe’s most sought-after countries, but they’re not what travelers are flying thousands of miles to see this year… Not according to Airbnb. Based on their latest data, 5 other European …
Far-flung but worth the trek – nearly 80 million people crossed the dividing line of Europe and Asia in 2024. Split by the Bosphorus Strait, travelers can spend their time on the European side or Asian side of the city, and as someone who has had the privilege of visiting the world’s trendiest city, I …
Ahhh, Portugal! Your sun-kissed southern shores, with golden sands extending for miles on end, the vintage tramways that rattle up your capital’s hilly, pastel-colored neighborhoods, and the vast wine country dotted with fairytale villages to the north. It’s no wonder digital nomads can’t get enough of it, but while millions of expats flock to the …
Truth be told, we’ve covered numerous Amsterdam alternatives since the iconic city hasn’t exactly been the most welcoming host in recent years. They are going as far as implementing ‘Stay Away’ campaigns, hoping to alter their image as a party-driven destination, yet their famous red lights still illuminate many dark nights. Go figure. That being …
Traveling to Europe in winter is not an idea that appeals to most people: It’s cold, for sure, daylight hours are limited, especially up north, and across many countries, locals are not exactly at their most welcoming selves––can you really blame them when it’s 23°F out? Like everything in life, there is always an exception …
Who says winter isn’t a great time to explore the world? A majority of travelers seek out island bliss and sun-kissed shores this time of year, but there’s no harm in embracing picturesque winter wonderlands across the globe. Contrary to popular belief, don’t sleep on Scandinavia’s winter wonders. Just like fall cloaks vast landscapes with …
We’ve all familiarized ourselves with the world’s icons in one way or another – some in our own backyard, some a short flight away, and some deter us from visiting entirely due to the high costs of getting there. That’s often the case anywhere ‘across the pond’. Every now and then, there are deals too …
You’re probably aware at this point that the housing crisis in London, the anti-foreigner sentiment in Barcelona, and the rapidly rising prices across Croatia have led to an exodus of young talent from these places, but where could they possibly be heading next? If you’re a digital nomad heading to Europe, you can bank on Nomads.com to …
Have you been dreaming of cobbled towns frozen in medieval times, hilltop castles that look as if they could belong in a Disney storybook––except they’re the real deal––and all those world-class museums you could visit? Europe sounds like a great idea in 2025, especially with the host of nonstop flights launching from America to new, …
If you think Europe’s night train frenzy is a trend they’re leaving behind in 2024, think again. Following SJ’s Euronight from Stockholm to Berlin and NightJet’s successful Vienna to Rome, it’s time for European Sleeper to join in on the fun and add its own long-distance service between two unexpected destinations. Though they don’t have much in common other than …
Heading to Europe in 2025? Before you book those intra-continent flights, you should know there are numerous train routes launching between different European destinations, sometimes for cheaper than a croissant and cappuccino breakfast deal: Recently, a new ultra-cheap service has been added from Paris to Brussels, in response to the overpriced Eurostar, as well as …
If you’re planning on taking the first flight out to Southern Europe as soon as temperatures start rising again, you might want to hold off on booking an overpriced week-long stay at Amalfi or Côte d’Azur until you read this first. Seriously overlooked by tourists and has flown under the radar of Americans in particular …