Call it a direct effect of the climate urgency or simply nostalgia for the 20th century, but train travel has definitely made a triumphant comeback in Europe. There seems to be a new, exciting cross-border rail service being announced every month now. Following the new sleeper connecting as many as 7 historic cities and the …

Tired of crowded beaches and overpriced tourist traps? Discover Ericeira, a charming Portuguese town where affordability meets stunning coastlines, authentic culture, and laid-back vibes. Famous for its delectable cuisine, beautiful Atlantic coastline, centuries-old wine-making tradition, and gorgeous historic cities, Portugal is currently one of the most sought-after European destinations, on par with Spain, France, Italy, …

A historically-charged continent replete with historic cities dating back thousands of years and home to a host of iconic landmarks, with the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben to name a few, Europe seems to be on top of everyone’s wishlists lately. With summer approaching, millions of Americans will be flocking to its sun-drenched …

Following decades of defunding and even discontinuation of some routes, train travel is back with a bang in Europe, where cross-border railway connections have always been common, and this mode of transport has never truly become outdated. Be it international pressure for greener alternatives to flying or simply a revival of train romanticism, demand for …

If you’re a culture aficionado living in a fairly young country like the United States, where ancient monuments dating back several millennia and charming cobbled towns are extremely rare, if not impossible, to come upon, Europe is likely to be on your travel radar this year. If you’ve been pondering where to go for that …

Home to a gorgeous Atlantic coast, where some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe can be found, ancient cities with origins lost to time, and a highly-reputed food scene, Portugal is currently one of the trendiest destinations for tourists across the pond. Not only is it everything you’d expect a Southern European country to …

With a recorded history spanning at least three millennia, a world-renowned cuisine, and a whopping 227 paradisaical islands to its name, Greece is up there with Italy, Spain and Türkiye as one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean, having hosted 32.7 million tourists last year alone. In 2024, arrival figures are expected to soar …

Have you been mulling over the idea of going on another Eurotrip this year, yet the memory of jam-packed narrow streets and multiple retries for that perfect selfie – only to get photobombed for the umpteenth time by inconsiderate passersby – still plague your thoughts? There’s seemingly no escaping the buzzing crowds in Europe’s top …

France may be the number one tourist destination globally, hosting over 100 million annual visitors and being the proud home of the landmark Eiffel Tower, the world’s gastronomic capital and a cultural hub of the first order, but it’s far from being a popular ‘workcation’ spot for digital nomads. If their preference for Southeast Asia …

Have you been dreaming of an idyllic getaway to Mediterranean Europe lately, eating gelato as you stroll down a palm-lined boardwalk, to the sound of crashing waves, or maybe going for your usual noon apéro, except views are of imposing medieval cathedrals? If you’re planning on flying across the pond this year for some of …

Europe may be the global capital for railway travel, with new exciting cross-border journeys launching this year, including a Sleeper Train visiting 7 of its most beautiful cities, but flying remains by far and large the easiest and cheapest way to explore the culturally-charged continent. Even the most environmentally-conscious of travelers will throw caution to …

Home to world-renowned cities like Madrid and Barcelona, blessed with year-round warmer weather and boasting endless miles of coastline, it’s no wonder Spain is one of the top destinations for Americans flying across the pond. The entire country is a hotspot for tourism, from the culturally-charged north-westernmost provinces to the resort-dominated Costa del Sol, but …