Home to ancient cities that predate the Americans by literal millennia and fairytale castles that are known to have inspired Walt Disney’s dreamiest creations, Europe is the first destination that comes to the mind of the average American when they think of a cultural getaway. From the Haussmann boulevards of Paris, to the canal-traversed historic …

Delicious food, rich culture, and iconic landmarks. It’s no wonder so many American travelers dream of visiting Italy.   Whether you dream of sailing in a Venetian gondola, marveling at the Colosseum in Rome, or sipping cocktails on the Italian Riveria, there’s an Italian escape for everyone. And next summer, Italy will be easier to …

Whether it’s for the delectable cuisine, mild Mediterranean climate, or ancient heritage, Italy is on the radar of millions of Americans flying across the pond this winter, and what better way to experience one of Europe’s most beautiful countries than by train? Train travel is seeing a resurgence across the Old Continent this year, with …

Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets, ancient monuments dating back millennia, village-hopping around a picturesque Tuscany: Italy is probably Europe’s most sought-after destination regardless of season, and it requires no introduction. From the winding cobbled streets of Trastevere in Rome to Amalfi’s romantic seaside setting, the area is brimming with tourists year-round, making it somewhat less …

We get it, European summers are truly unrivaled. There’s nothing quite like taking a bite at a creamy pistachio gelato as you wander the cobbled streets of an ancient Italian city with origins lost to time or lounging all day by a pebbly beach licked the turquoise waters of the Adriatic in Croatia, but have …

As fun as planning a European getaway might sound right about now, the process isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. Most of us only get a couple of chances (if that, even) to fly to the Old Continent, so when the opportunity arises, figuring out which places are actually worth a spot on …

Planning on going on a much-needed vacation in 2025, but you’re yet to make up your mind on where to go? Thanks to Skyscanner, the leading flight search engine on the web, we now know which spots are trending right now. And I’ll tell you what, it’s all the inspo you needed. Every year, Skyscanner releases its …

Italy is astounding any time of year. Culture buffs have a never-ending list of places to explore, while the country’s phenomenal coastline is truly a site to behold. Italy’s trendiest destination may surprise you, however, as it’s not Rome, Venice, Florence, or anywhere near the lovely seaside villages dotting the Amalfi Coast. A city dubbed …

When it comes to a place as iconic and stunningly diverse as Italy, it can be hard to pick a single place to visit and even harder to differentiate between the unmissable gems and the overhyped tourist traps. Milan, in particular, has always been the subject of an ongoing debate among travelers, with some insisting …

Leaves may already be turning brown across much of Northern Europe, not to mention the heavy floods now affecting multiple destinations, but the further south you go, the sunnier it gets, and when it comes to one of the southernmost spots, temperatures are pretty much summer-high still: Italy may be best known for its cultural …

Whether you’re a History buff or just moderately interested in geography, it probably wouldn’t blow your mind if we were to tell you there is an independent country inside Italy: we’ve all heard of the Vatican, seat of the Holy See, and the world’s tiniest sovereign state. However, unless you’ve been studying the map of …

With leaves turning brown and starting to gather on the sidewalk, days getting shorter and colder as early as September, and multiple cities seeing record rain, you may be wondering whether there’s still any hope left for a sunny getaway to Europe in the coming weeks. While pumpkin season has arrived sooner than expected this …