Ever had hopes of visiting that medieval fortress in France located on a tidal islet, oftentimes completely surrounded by water, and that puts all of Walt Disney’s dreamiest fairytale-like creations to shame? Starting this winter, you can take a direct train from Paris all the way to Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, without complicated transfers, …

Thinking of swapping the United States for Europe, but you have no idea where to even start? Moving abroad is never easy, though, what with all those visa applications and foreign bureaucracy, not to mention the different rules for every country, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could just grab your passport, pack your …

Europe is like a magnet for Americans, especially in the summer months when, in some hot spots, it can feel like the American tourists outnumber the locals.   And it’s easy to understand why. Europe crams so many cultures, cuisines, and historical attractions into a relatively small geographic space that it makes the perfect travelers’ …

What’s left to say about Europe’s icons? Lots actually! TripAdvisor just released their ‘Winter Travel Index‘. There were some surprises as usual, but global icons such as New York City, Las Vegas, Los Cabos and all the recognizable names in between that take the cake. Spoiler alert: #1 is Cancun. You’re shocked, right? Truth be …

Have you been dreaming of a Paris winter getaway lately? You know, the stall-lined Christmas market in Tuileries Garden, all the Haussmann avenues bedecked in lights, and of course, the timeless charm of the twinkling Eiffel in the background. There’s no more magical time of year to be in the City of Lights than right …

There’s nothing quite like the adventure of rail travel.   Hopping on a train is easy and convenient and a great way to get from A to B, especially in Europe, where the most iconic cities are well connected.   To improve this connectivity, Eurostar has just announced direct train services between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and London, making …

We know what you’re probably thinking: isn’t a bit too late to think of beach getaways across the pond at this point? To answer your question in a straightforward manner, yeah, it sort of is… If you’re thinking Southern France, the Amalfi Coast in Italy, or the ancient coastal cities of Croatia, but there’s always …

When it comes to Europe, it’s almost impossible to pick just one place to visit. It’s a beautiful, culturally diverse continent where almost every city has its own unique look and feel.  Europe is also a destination with a reputation for knowing how to get your wallet out of your pocket!  But visiting Europe doesn’t …

Europe is full of surprises, but one country in particular couldn’t have been more shocking – in a good way. Picturesque streets, vibrant foliage, friendly locals, and one region that goes entirely unnoticed left quite an impression. Coming from Paris, this might be a controversial statement given its iconic status, but I enjoyed Europe’s most …

If you’re not bothered by the cold, and nothing excites you more than the thought of treading where few others have trod before, especially a magical Old Town frozen in time––we might mean literally frozen––then the stunning Tromsø should be on your bucket list this winter. Located north of the Arctic Circle, and with temperatures …

Famous for its sparkly gold Eiffel Tower, romantic Montmartre district, and beautiful Belle époque architecture, we can see why millions of travelers will be flocking to Paris this winter. Maybe it’s the incredible cuisine for some, or the host of world-renowned museums, but one thing is clear: Paris and its surging crowds, not to mention …

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 …