At a time when overtourism has much of Europe pushing back on visitors, it may come as a surprise that one country actually wants more tourists rather than push them away. While certain hotspots in places like Spain and the Netherlands claim they’ve stamped too many passports — or are simply becoming pickier about the …

With all those viral videos on TikTok showing a side of Europe you never thought possible before, one with pickpockets running amok in the streets of London, and trash and graffiti everywhere in a once-shiny, glamorous Paris, you might be wondering whether there’s still any safe haven left to the Old Continent we all knew …

After decades of empty promises, government after government, the long-anticipated, bordering-on-mythical Rail Baltica is finally leaving the drawing board. As confirmed in a European Commission press release, the largest infrastructure project to have ever been pursued in the Baltic region—and Eastern Europe as a whole—is going ahead, significantly improving connectivity across a previously-fragmented 559-mile stretch. …

Having to book a bus or make yet another trip to the airport can really bring down the vibe of any European vacation. We all know the way to go is by train, as it seems every worthwhile destination is a smooth ride away. Well, it turns out a few of Europe’s most timeless cities …

Let’s not kid ourselves — some cities carry artificial nicknames that don’t live up to the hype. How many ‘Venices’ can there really be? Just because there’s a scenic canal splitting a timeless townscape, declaring it’s a Venice dupe rarely conjures the same romance as the real deal. The same can be said for Milan …

If you’re already dreading the thought of slippery driveways, hours-long wait in the commuter belt driving into town amid a snowy storm, and the whole winter grind, maybe all you need is a change of scenery to brave the colder months. Some will be jetting off to Cancun come January, but if all-inclusive resorts and …

Whatever happened to the Europe we knew and loved? Cobbled streets and half-timbered houses that once evoked fairytale scenes are now littered and plagued by pickpockets. Train stations that once stirred nostalgia with their ornate architecture and daily humdrum now house rough sleepers and have become hotspots for crime. Places like England, France, and Germany …

The Mediterranean is the number one destination for Americans crossing the pond this season: after all, it’s home to all of the most popular European beach hotspots, from Spain’s resort-lined Costa del Sol, down to Italy’s trendy Amalfi Coast. Beyond the usual crowds and eye-watering prices, however, there’s the usual issue of unbearably hot weather: …

Planning a summer getaway to Europe, but you’re a bit taken aback by the inflated prices? Be it simply the overwhelming demand or an attempt to keep the crowds at a minimum, numerous destinations across the continent have closed their doors to budget travelers, from the tried-and-true hotspots of Barcelona and Santorini to a once-offbeat …

AI seems to be taking over the world, but there’s one thing it can’t do – place us wherever we dream of. Sure, VR keeps getting better and better too, but there’s nothing like the real deal hence we still travel far and wide. As we seem to not have a choice but to merge …

Latvia might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of where to go for your next trip to Europe, but this beautiful and underrated country really should be on your radar. I just returned from a hosted trip to Latvia, and I was blown away by all that this destination …

Paris is having a moment this year, for better or worse. Better as they are hosting the Summer Olympics where hordes of tourists will flock to their city for a bucket list event, and worse as Paris will surely take on a new identity shoving authentic cultural experiences to the side. Plus, France and the …