Rome is one of Europe’s most popular destinations, and visiting the Eternal City is a bucket list dream for many.   But if you plan to visit Rome at least once in your lifetime, then 2025 is the perfect time to pick.  A unique, once-in-a-quarter-century celebration will take place in Rome in 2025, and the …

There’s so much hoopla right now for 2025, and most destinations being highlighted are either up and coming, a swing and a miss, or too far-flung to care. Sometimes, the best trips happen when you stick to the icons. Man, does Italy have some icons or what? Although one unknown city was just named Italy’s top …

Train travel is back with a vengeance in the Old Continent, with multiple new routes opening left, right and center, and if you’re heading to Paris in the near future, you’re in for a treat as a host of exciting launches are taking place. Just recently, France’s national railway company SCNF confirmed trains will be …

What do you think of when you picture Italy? It could be Rome’s Colosseum, picture-perfect Amalfi beaches, or perhaps stuffing yourself with endless plates of sinfully tasteful pasta and pizza capped off with cheap wine. While that all sounds like a trip of a lifetime, what you may not picture are Italy’s gorgeous Dolomite mountains, …

Winter in Europe is not every digital nomad’s cup of tea, be it for the heavy rainfall and snow flurries or the limited amount of daylight. A gross mistake most people make is failing to realize that, well, not all of the continent is freezing cold this time of year. While we certainly wouldn’t be …

Fairytale castles, ancient cities with origins lost to time, and the kind of architectural wealth younger nations on our side of the pond will take centuries to hoard: Europe is where every culture buff will be headed in the coming year. Lonely Planet is well aware of that, and experts at one of the world’s …

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 …