Double-decker bus rides and Big Ben selfies are an English classic, for sure, but they’re not all that England has to offer. As much as I love London myself—hey, that city quite literally raised me—my on-and-off years of living there, and numerous subsequent visits to the King’s turf, made one thing clear: oftentimes, the real …

If you’re shocked anti-tourism sentiment in Europe has gotten to the point of tourists getting attacked by locals with waterguns in Barcelona, and Venice has enacted a full-on paywall on day-trippers, then you’ll love this European city: With a picture-perfect harbor, lined with colorful 17th-century façades, a rich history spanning the Viking and royal periods, …

We got ourselves a new sleeper, you guys! It’s never been a more exciting time to be a train enthusiast in Europe, with routes launching left, right, and center, and if you’re headed across the northern half of the continent from spring 2028 onward, you’ll have a fresh 15-hour overnight service linking 4 of Europe’s …

There’s no point sugarcoating it: whether you like it or not, America’s reputation in Europe isn’t exactly glowing right now. From the ever-so-often diplomatic rifts, to U.S. tourists reporting not feeling welcome across a number of European cities (fancy getting chased down the calle by a water-pistol-wielding Catalan, anyone?) and of course, the mounting piles …

Look, I’ve been living in Paris for the past five years, and after half a decade of wrestling with prefecture bureaucracy and enduring the passive-aggressive antics of boulangers in the 15th, I’ve had pleeenty of time to fall in love with France, grow to hate it, and then fall in love with it all over …

Planning a trip to Ireland in the near future? We’ll take a wild guess and say a trendy Dublin is probably high on your bucket list, are we right? Home to the Guinness Storehouse, a vibrant pub scene, and the scenic River Liffey, Ireland’s capital is often the first stop for travelers touching down in …

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 …

Dreaming of cobble-paved Old Towns that have remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, soaring church spires that seem to touch the sky, and the kind of mouthwatering food you can hardly pronounce, let alone describe? Europe is surely at the top of your wish list this summer, and if we’re being honest, it’s the …

When Americans think of a trip to Europe, they usually think of places like Paris and its grand Haussmann-era architecture, Amsterdam’s picturesque canals, or London, with its red telephone boxes, iconic double-decker bus, and landmark-packed embankment. Those are indeed iconic destinations, but oftentimes, they don’t offer that immersive experience many crave when planning a Transatlantic …

Summer 2025 is fast approaching, and if you’re planning to cross the pond at all, the French Riviera is likely to be at the top of your wishlist. In all fairness, we get it. Lemon sorbet in Menton, living it up in the Monte Carlo district of Monaco, or even exploring the pastel-colored streets of …

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 …

With rising living costs, it’s no wonder a growing number of Americans are looking to relocate to the Old Continent. If you’re a digital nomad who works remotely for a living, you’re already at an advantage over your peers, as you can choose from a plethora of Digital Nomad Visas that offer you an easier …