Having traveled extensively in the former Soviet World myself, I’ve said numerous times on here that Eastern Europe is the most underrated region on the planet, and I stand by it. The hearty, unashamedly meat-heavy cuisine that would send your average vegan Valley girl into a tailspin, the crowd-free towns yet to hit your typical …

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 …

Say what you want about Ryanair, but they get you where you need to go… Europe’s largest airline (though it often feels like the smallest, with cramped seating) takes travelers all across the continent from iconic metropolises like Paris to far-flung vowel-less cities in Poland and just about anywhere in between with an operating airport. …

Like Emily Jane Cooper, I’m one of the lucky few millennials who call Paris home. I may not exactly share the love for matcha drinks or the designer wardrobe, but just like that Netflix heroine, I do get around like a pro. Europe’s my backyard, and exploring the Old Continent is a piece of cake …

Europe’s Railway Renaissance keeps charging ahead in full speed, and after other recent excitement announcements, from a new scenic route traveling from Paris all the way to the Amalfi Coast, to a sleeper connecting Switzerland to Scandinavia, there’s now more to look forward to: From next month, an overnight train traveling through a handful of …

Europe is everyone’s go-to destination for culture and Old World charm: it is, after all, the continent of fairytale castles, cobblestone streets frozen in time, and world-class museums. Between the picture-perfect medieval villages of France and the half-timbered houses in Germany, there’s a plethora of options laid out before you, and if you’re struggling to …

If you’re dreaming of fairytale castles that could easily have featured in a Disney film, ancient towns with cobble-surfaced lanes that have barely changed since the Middle Ages, and of course, all the Old World allure that comes with those, exploring Europe is surely a top priority for you. Beyond the crowded streets of Paris, …

With summer all but wrapped up, it’s time to shine a light on the second half of 2025. As hard as it is to believe, fall is right around the corner. Europe exudes timeless charm and fall magic post Labor Day, and you can get away with wearing white since there are no unwritten societal …

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 …