We’re sure you’ve heard that old proverb ‘kill two birds with one stone’ at some point? If we’re thinking international travel, there’s nowhere better to apply it than Europe, a continent that has, for the most part, completely abolished internal passport checks, and where crossing internal borders feels as smooth as riding the Amtrak from …

If you’re heading to Europe this year, but you’re no longer charmed by Paris and its twinkling Eiffel Tower, London with its red telephone boxes, and Rome and its ancient sights, you should know you’re not the only one looking for alternatives to the usual tourism hotspots. According to a new report by Omio, one …

30 is the new 40, 40 is the new 50, 50 is the new 60 and so on and so forth — at least that’s what I tell myself as I slowly but surely creep up on the Big 4-0. But the same concept applies to travel. Seeing the world nowadays isn’t all about flashy …

Sick of Rome and the clueless tourists queuing up at 5 am for Trevi Fountain? Overpriced gondola rides in the congested canals of Venice? Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Florence’s Renaissance-era Old Town? What if we told you one of the most beautiful Italian cities is far less crowded, cheaper to visit than average, and it’s still …

Tired of hearing about Paris and its twinkling Eiffel Tower? London and the red telephone boxes and moving bridges? Venice and its jam-packed canals? Whether you’re already familiar with Europe’s tourism powerhouses or you’ve read about them so much they no longer pique your interest, perhaps it’s time to go off the beaten path a …

Another year has gone by, and Italy is yet to crack its unsustainable overtourism problem. Whether you’re in Rome, Florence, or Venice, waking up at 5 am to get crowd-free pictures is no longer an option, and neither is wandering around without constantly bumping into other people. It was about time the Italian Government Tourism …

If you’re anything like me, you probably know Italy for its pastel-hue, skinny townhouses with green shutters lining an azure Mediterranean, bustling street markets where you can barely hear your own thoughts over the loud chattering of merchants, and of course, that unbeatable summery feel. I thought that was all Italy had in store (not …

If you love medieval castles, storybook towns that look frozen in time, and vast museums you can get lost in for hours, chances are Europe is already on your radar for 2026. It all sounds good on paper, but once you arrive, you might realize the fairytale life isn’t quite what it seems. From the …

With its fascinating ancient ruins that have survived for millennia, stunning cities that look like open-air museums, and incredible cuisine, Italy is on the bucket list of millions of travelers headed for the Old Continent in 2026. La dolce vita comes at a price, though, and at times, an eye-watering one: between shelling out around …

From the fairytale castles that look like they’ve been cropped straight out of a storybook scene, to the cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses and quirky shops, to the beautiful, ornate architecture of the medieval cathedral in the town center: Nothing says ‘magical’ quite like a European village frozen in time (in the best possible …

Sipping a caramel hot chocolate with views of majestic peaks for days, strolling an ancient cobbled town dusted in snow, and breathing in the fresh mountain air: there’s nothing quite like a frosty escape to the European Alps. However, if all you can think of is an overpriced ski resort in Chamonix, France, or the …

Nothing screams vintage charm and Old World opulence quite like an adventure onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, and from 2026, you’ll be able to travel between two of Europe’s most glamorous destinations, all while being pampered like royalty. Europe’s most iconic luxury train, in operation since 1883, is set to run on a never-before-offered Paris to …