Any Scandimaniacs out there? The homeland of the Vikings, famous for its lively port cities steeped in history, jaw-dropping nature, and that pleasantly mild climate—which, let’s be honest, is a bit of a godsend now that Southern Europe is basically frying in summer—the Scandinavian countries are all the rage right now. Because of the rugged …

When you picture the Nordics, you’re probably thinking Stockholm’s ocher-colored Gamla Stan and winding canals, Copenhagen’s bright waterfront and that Little Mermaid everyone snaps a pic of, or Helsinki’s spa scene and its monumental whitewashed cathedral. Pretty as those spots are, nothing says “Scandi winter” quite like the under-the-radar, but fast-rising Stavanger in Norway. No, …

Here we are again, for yet another chapter of Europe’s fast-spreading Railway Renaissance. Over the last couple of years, numerous new train routes have launched across the pond connecting a spate of unexpected destinations: for instance, we’ve had a new night train from Brussels all the way to Venice, the first-ever direct Paris–Berlin, and soon …

Traveling to Europe in winter is not an idea that appeals to most people: It’s cold, for sure, daylight hours are limited, especially up north, and across many countries, locals are not exactly at their most welcoming selves––can you really blame them when it’s 23°F out? Like everything in life, there is always an exception …

Does the thought of a scorching 100°F heat, raging wildfires that every now and then lead to the evacuation of resort strips, and unsustainable mass tourism put you off visiting Southern Europe this summer? You’re not the only one: A growing number of travelers are actively avoiding Spain, France, Italy and the like, as visitor …

Who hasn’t needed some “me-time”? America’s standard 40 hour work weeks can drive us all into the ground and sometimes we just need to let our minds and bodies play catch-up. Vacationing with friends or loved ones can be fun and all, but sometimes some alone time is just what the doctor ordered. Take it …

Summer is finally upon us, and all over Southern Europe, sweltering temperatures are expected: all over Iberia, crossing into Southern France, down at the Italian peninsula, and over in the Balkans, visitors should brace for record-breaking heat. If getting sunburned under 100 degrees isn’t your idea of fun—not to mention the surging crowds at Mediterranean …

Europe is hot in more ways than one. Well, it will be in the summertime anyway. Travelers are flying far and wide to iconic cities, incredible beaches, and everything in between across Europe. With summer around the corner, crowds will only increase along with the summer heat. It’s not only destinations like Dubai that become …

It’s easy to reel off the names of European cities to add to your travel bucket list, but what if you are looking for somewhere a little different from the usual suspects like Paris, Rome, or Barcelona? Heading north could well be the answer you seek – more specifically, to the capital of Sweden. Stockholm …

Before you scroll through to the next article on sunny Mexico, bear with me a second: I know Europe is not everyone’s idea of fun in winter, especially if they’ve been saving up the entire year to splurge on that customary, all-inclusive beach getaway. Between the incessant London rain, the gray Parisian skies, and Italy’s …

Summer travel season is winding down, and while it seemed everyone was on vacation in Europe, the truth is the actual people stayed stateside for their summer vacation. The good news is that if you are one of the many who kept your Europe trip off the table until after summer, your time has come. …

Ever since borders reopened and international travel resumed restriction-free, flight prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, an upward trend that began in early 2022 and that is likely to continue well into late 2023, to the dismay of budget travelers. They were particularly high over summer in response to the soaring demand when millions of …