Unspoiled beaches backed by millennia-old ruined forts, culturally-charged cities criss-crossed by cobbled streets that seem to have come out straight of a storybook cover, and of course, all that fresh seafood and rich homegrown wine… There’s just no beating a good old Mediterranean summer. That being said, we’re sure it’s places like the French Riviera, …

From the timeless streets of Plaka, peppered with family-owned taverns and Orthodox churches, to the temple-dominated Acropolis Hill, Athens is one of the most popular destinations for Americans going to Europe this summer. As the capital of Greece, the birthplace of the Western World as we know it, Athens is a cultural getaway like no …

Pastel-hue towns that defy gravity by clinging to vertiginous cliff-sides, coastal drives that simply beg for a Vespa rental, and oh, that azure Mediterranean—there are numerous reasons why you should absolutely go to Italy’s trendy Amalfi Coast this summer. But then again, there are many more why you shouldn’t: The hectic traffic, the suffocating pathways …

Hooty Hoo! That’s the sound of adventure calling this summer, and we all know there’s no better place to hop around country to country than Europe. Whether it be scenic train rides, island ferries, or quick, cheap flights, Europe is the ultimate summer playground to flip your boss the bird and put your well-deserved PTO …

2025 is the year we’ll slow it down a notch and truly take in the sights, appreciate the scenery, and savor the culture when traveling in Europe: no more embarking on crazy multi-flight trips, and cramming as many countries as possible into a 2-week itinerary. What better way, then, to bask in the Old Continent’s …

Heading to Europe this summer but still haven’t fully planned out your itinerary? Chances are you’re a bit taken aback by the rising prices, from once-inexpensive Portugal all the way to Croatia, which has long lost its status as the “affordable alternative to Italy.” But there’s still hope for the budget-conscious traveler. If you love …

If you’re planning on visiting Italy this summer, chances are you’re picturing Rome and its majestic Colosseum, Venice with its winding canals, or maybe the Amalfi Coast and its pastel-hue towns, not a lesser-known Bari. Located in Puglia, an underrated region in the heel of the ‘boot’, Bari has all the Old World allure and …

Love it or hate it, Croatia is a success story like no other. From war-ravaged in the 90s, to Europe’s hottest summer destination, it is shattering every record in sight: in 2024, it recorded over 21.3 million arrivals, a 4 percent increase over an already-historic preceding year, and it’s expected to grow further in 2025. …

As we reported earlier this year, the Riviera Express, which connects the city of Rome to the French Mediterranean metropolis of Marseille, is finally launching this summer, with seasonal service set to start on July 4, running through August 30. Beyond Rome and Marseille, however, the train is calling at a number of dreamy coastal destinations that …

We all dream of that perfect European summer trip. But let’s be honest, the reality can often mean paying a fortune just to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the sweltering heat. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The secret is finding the spots where summer isn’t the problem, but the entire point. We’re talking about …

We’re right in the midst of a European Railway Renaissance, and for the train lovers out there, every new train launch is a reason to celebrate: Call it nostalgia for a Golden Age when people used to travel slowly without a pressing urge to be at a particular place, at a particular time, or simply …

With its faraway fairytale castles, cobbled towns that look frozen in a 15th-century snapshot, and unmatched cultural allure, it’s no wonder Europe is at the top of the bucket list for most Americans flying abroad this summer. While most will be flocking to cities like London, Paris, and Rome, a sizable minority has been craving …