Picturesque canals running along slender, muted-toned buildings, winding bike lanes, and stroopwafels straight from the market: for the casual traveler, that’s Amsterdam summarized, but what if I told you the same thing applies to (pretty much) every other Dutch city? Unlike countries such as France, Italy or Spain, where you get more variation, contrast, and architectural diversity …

We all know—and love—Venice: the winding canals, navigated by exceptionally long, richly decorated gondolas, the Gothic palaces lining the waterline, and the beautiful Baroque basilicas. There’s truly nowhere in the world quite like it. The one big downside? Most of the year, it is chaos personified, as millions of tourists flock into its narrow fondamente …

With its UNESCO-listed waterways, world-class museums, and edgy Red Light District, home to a plethora of entertainment venues and a thriving nightlife scene, Amsterdam is likely to be on your radar for a future trip to Europe. Something tourists often fail to take into account when planning a visit, however, is how crowded and expensive …

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations, and rightly so: traversed by canals and packed with historical monuments, it boasts cultural wealth like no other. If we’re to disregard the (usually) gloomy weather, it would be the perfect city break, were it not for the millions of tourists that flock to its Red Light …

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 …

Picture-perfect canals lined with somber-colored, skinny houses, gray––but romantic altogether––winter skies, and stroopwafels straight from the market: It’s easy to see how Amsterdam would still rank high on everyone’s Europe bucket list despite the intense crowding. Something most tourists fail to grasp, however, is that, as beautiful as it may be, the capital of the …

Whether it’s hiking the Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu, retracing the steps of legendary gladiators in the Roman Colosseum, or taking a scenic cruise through Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, we’re always looking to get our minds blown on vacation. Cultural experiences continue to lead travel trends worldwide, especially among U.S. travelers, who don’t …

With the war that continues to rage in Ukraine, rising crime, illegal immigration and the threat of extremism now back to haunt numerous European countries, it’s only natural that travelers would be concerned about their safety crossing the pond. Europe remains a safe destination at large, but there’s no denying that major cities like London, …

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 …

Europe is the go-to hotspot for Americans on vacation now that the continent’s border curbs have been lifted and life is back to normal. From the Atlantic shores of Portugal as far East as the Mediterranean beaches of Turkiye, it is once again awash with tourists. Though it may be difficult to track travel trends …

In another chapter of the ongoing 2022 aviation crisis, American Airlines has just announced it will temporarily pause ticket sales on flights departing Amsterdam Schiphol, at the airport’s own request. The move follows four other suspensions Stateside and the axing of multiple long-haul routes. Europe is arguably undergoing its bumpiest travel season yet, and this …

Although observing a 100 ml rule for liquids and removing electronics from bags ahead of security screening at airports have become almost instinctive for travelers, new technology being trialed at some airports could soon allow these rules to be scrapped for good. While younger travelers may not be aware there was a time they were …