Oftentimes, Americans only have so many vacation days to use, which can make choosing where to go a daunting task. This is especially true when it comes to planning European travel. Do you follow the norm and visit Paris, or do you spin the globe and inney-minney-miney-moe Europe’s lesser-known getaways, such as North Macedonia or …

Venice is full! Or at least that’s what we’re hearing from their tourism board, which is introducing several schemes to reduce overtourism, including entry charges for the city.  So where could you go instead? I suggest Bruges!   Bruges, in Belgium has just been named the best European city to visit by train. But it offers …

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 …

Train travel has never been as trendy as it is right now, particularly in Europe, where new routes launch left, right, and center. However, as scenic and romantic as a railway journey may be, it’s not always affordable. One such example is trains between Paris and Brussels, two sisterly capitals that the Eurostar serves, and …

Are you heading on a Eurotrip soon and planning on ditching the plane either to reduce your carbon footprint or simply because you find railway travel nostalgic? You’re in luck, as two of the most fascinating cities in Europe will now be connected by a direct, high-speed train: from December 15, you can travel between …

Ever felt jealous of how it’s far easier for Europeans to discover all those secret, beautiful medieval towns, that for you as an American feel incredibly remote? You’re not alone. As much as the United States is well-connected to the Old Continent, all flights almost exclusively arrive in major destinations––think Barcelona, Rome, Paris, London and …

Capitals are often considered the unmissable, number one destination across most European countries. That is because they have usually been at the forefront of their history and development as states, and they just happen to have accumulated the most cultural value. Not all first cities of Europe have redeemable qualities about them, however, be it …

Anyone with a passport has caught themselves daydreaming of European beaches, especially with Summer right around the corner. Europe is jam-packed with stunning shores, but oftentimes, travelers tend to follow the crowds, playing it safe so they know what they’re signing up for when splurging on a vacation. That’s not to say Europe’s iconic beaches …

Brussels has always been one of Europe’s most criminally underrated cities, though I might be biased since it’s one of my personal favorites, too. After all, it’s hard not to fall in love with the stunning Art Nouveau buildings, the incredible food scene, and that unmistakable Belgian energy you feel just walking up and down …

With its 94,000 miles of railways, traversing scenic landscapes, and numerous countries where border controls no longer apply, Europe is, without question, the easiest continent to explore in the world. We’re no staunch Ryanair detractors ourselves, having made use of their $10 dollar flights to Spain an unhealthy number of times before, but there’s no …

Venice stands among Europe’s most iconic destinations. Traversed by centuries-old canals lined with pastel-colored buildings and beautiful, ornate churches, it is indeed one of humanity’s greatest feats, but there are some huge downsides to Venice first-time visitors often fail to take into account when planning a vacation: It can get jam-packed with tourists, so much …

Medieval History is one of the reasons behind Europe’s popularity among Americans. Be it castles evocative of Disney movies or cobblestone-laden streets, every traveler wants to experience that Old World charm. While the entire continent is packed with landmarks, four cities in particular are known for their striking beauty, looking almost frozen in time. Now …