You probably know Croatia only for the walled coastal city of Dubrovnik, or if you took the alternative United transatlantic route this year, the bustling resort hub of Split, famous for its palm-lined Riva and maze-like Old Town branching out from inside a literal Roman palace. Those are epic Croatian getaways already, don’t get us …

Even if you’ve never been there yourself, you’re probably familiar with Milan‘s game at this point. Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, it centers around a stunning Gothic cathedral with the kind of ornate facade that’s been centuries in the making, a luxury shopping scene rivaled perhaps only by Paris, and a haute cuisine scene in a …

If you’re keen on a little culture-loaded getaway to Italy this winter, but you’re not exactly too thrilled about lining up to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, or paying upwards of $120 for a mid-at-best canal-facing dinner in Venice, maybe you should be considering stopping in Ravenna instead: A lesser-known gem in Northern …

When you think of a classic European escape, your mind probably goes straight to photogenic hilltops, winding cobblestone alleys, and historic architecture untouched by modern skyscrapers. That’s where mine goes anyway… It’s the go-to continent for experiencing old-world charm. Europe packs a huge number of stunning destinations into a small area, and I’ve always been …

And it’s not looking like it’s gonna improve anytime soon. The European Union’s Entry/Exit System involves requiring non-EU travelers visiting the Schengen Area for short stays to give fingerprints and undergo a facial scan, in an attempt to improve security at the continent’s entry points. This applies to all countries participating in the Schengen agreement, …

2027 is shaping up to be the definitive year of Europe’s Railway Renaissance. From the return of old-school luxury aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, to more down-to-earth alternatives like the recently launched overnight service from Brussels all the way down in Italy, we now have 2 more exciting additions to the lineup. 2 new direct train …

Planning a trip across the pond but you’re not exactly keen on joining the throngs of beret-clad TikTokers at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, or then waiting hours on end just to enter the Colosseum for a selfie? Trust us, neither are we. There’s truly nowhere like Europe, but the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, ridiculous prices, …

Forget Mykonos and the elitist, invite-only white parties. Greece’s trendiest island right now is a compact, rugged gem in the heart of the Cyclades, where timeless fishing villages are fringed by turquoise waters, ancient castles lie in romantic ruins, and crowds remain manageable. Not exactly zero, but not Little Venice-level crazy, either, though it could …

Watching in dismay as European cities are looted and their beautiful historic buildings torched? It’s been one heck of a week on this side of the pond. Trust me, I live in Paris, one of the worst hotbeds for violent protests right now, and heartbroken as I may be, I understand why tourists would reconsider …

You’re in luck today, as we’ve just got confirmation one of Florida’s busiest airports—and its leading international gateway—will be hosting nonstop flights to one of Europe’s fastest-rising destinations. And no, it’s not Paris, London, Frankfurt, or any done-and-dusted Western European hub. From May 20, 2027, you can fly from MIA straight to Belgrade, the much-overlooked …

We’ve all seen the horror scenes coming out of France and Italy this week, and we’re just as horrified as you. Balaclava-clad rioters setting fire to a historic French town hall, smashing their way into Milan’s landmark Galleria, pillaging shops and terrorizing merchants—and reassuring as a tougher response might sound, even the news that 500 …

Don’t we just love it when it’s easy to get by in a foreign country, and not only do they have a wealth of ancient and medieval sights you’re pretty sure are older than the entire country of America, but they speak your own language? Well, sort of. A small port city set on the …