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 …

Sometimes travelers are laser focused on visiting the must-see’s, while others keep their eyes peeled forging into the lesser-known ready to discover delightful hidden gems. When it comes to Europe, visiting the icons of Paris, Barcelona, and Rome makes for unforgettable trips, but there is still so much to be desired throughout the continent. As …

Europe as a whole has been seeing more visitors than ever before, but two countries in particular are trending with travelers right now. According to recent data from Travel and Tour World, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have each seen a 22% increase in international visitors compared to 2019. I just visited both of these …

As one of the biggest travel trends in recent years, solo travel is everywhere right now. More cities, countries, and continents are emerging as the top places for a solo trip. One country that is recently gaining in popularity with travelers of all genres, including solo travelers, is Slovakia.  This Central European landlocked country might …

Here’s one travel truth we refuse to gatekeep: Europe doesn’t have to be expensive.  There’s so much more to Europe than overdone capitals and pricey hotspots. For budget travelers, the savings are found in the hidden gems – and not just in Eastern Europe, either. This season, travelers looking to save some coin should skip …

In wild times of “Chinese balloons” and more and more unidentified flying objects (UFO) being reported, why not visit a UFO-themed European city? Bratislava, Slovakia embraced UFOs before they were cool again. No one can miss the UFO Tower that overpowers the surrounding scenery of this beautiful undiscovered gem. This sci-fi-designed entryway to Bratislava is …

Heading across the pond this summer? We know many of you won’t drop that foodie tour of Italy or your much anticipated island hop of Greece, but take a moment and consider these underrated destinations for a summer vacation to Europe this year. From charming Baroque towns in South Bohemia to epic hikes for days …

Slovakia has become the 28th nation worldwide to remove all COVID-19 entry requirements. The move means travelers don’t need to complete a pre-entry COVID-19 registration form, undergo mandatory quarantine, undergo testing requirements before or after arrival, or have to show proof of vaccination to enter. Slovakia joins the following list of nations that have removed …

Besides the usual bureaucracy involved with traveling abroad, such as checking passport validity and visa requirements, vacationing during Covid comes with its own set of challenges. From strict testing regimes to proof of vaccination status, travelers have had to comply with extremely complex rules when visiting other countries. Fortunately, now that the global community is …

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, with air raids being carried out and a wave of refugees to the West being spurred, Europe has been met with a large-scale crisis of the kind never seen since World War II. For that reason, travel to the Old Continent may soon come with its own challenges, …

Bratislava, a small quaint capital of Slovakia, is one of the most underrated cities in Europe. A city filled with old world charm, mysterious architecture and outdoor cafes. As you walk through the streets you will notice this city is brimming with rich culture and unusual stories from dour communist era which it’s eager to …