If you’re heading to Europe this summer, chances are countries like France, Italy, and Spain are at the top of your bucket list, and tried-and-true as they may be, we get it. Nothing screams ‘idyllic’ quite like some good old village-hopping down the French Riviera, eating soft lemon gelato in a stone-cut town in Tuscany, …

Majestic snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes and valleys dotted with picturesque chalet towns: Switzerland is one of Europe’s most beautiful countries, for sure, but if only it weren’t exorbitantly expensive… Between the $87 rate for a simple, round-trip cable car ride in Grindelwald and a whopping average daily cost of $295 for tourists visiting Interlaken, it’s …

Europe is every American’s tourism playground when it comes to experiencing Old World culture and country-hopping. Nowhere else in the world will you be able to board a train and cross not only one but multiple international borders effortlessly, without as much as showing a passport, or go from capital to capital, alpine peaks to …

We know what you’re thinking: it’s probably too early to start thinking of a European summer, but have you seen how quickly prices have increased or how destinations have sold out lately? If you dream of that dolce vita, getting lost in the cobbled streets of an ancient city, or eating soft gelato with ocean …

Home to ancient cities that predate the Americans by literal millennia and fairytale castles that are known to have inspired Walt Disney’s dreamiest creations, Europe is the first destination that comes to the mind of the average American when they think of a cultural getaway. From the Haussmann boulevards of Paris, to the canal-traversed historic …

Home to a dramatic nature and mountainous areas of outstanding beauty, Switzerland is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, but to the average traveler who’s on a budget of under $1,000 per week, it’s just too expensive to visit. A one-week stay in a hotel anywhere in Switzerland, whether it’s a big city …

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Call it a direct effect of the climate urgency or simply nostalgia for the 20th century, but train travel has definitely made a triumphant comeback in Europe. There seems to be a new, exciting cross-border rail service being announced every month now. Following the new sleeper connecting as many as 7 historic cities and the …

Home to some of the world’s oldest nations and being distinct for its turquoise waters, the Mediterranean is one of the most visited holiday destinations globally, drawing in millions of tourists year-round, but especially in the warmer months when it’s sunny out. The only problem is that certain Mediterranean destinations can hit your wallet, from …

When thinking of a solo adventure to Europe, most travelers probably imagine romantic ideas of popular destinations such as France, Spain, or Italy. But Europe is a huge and diverse continent with many hidden gems just waiting to be explored. One of the best of those hidden gems lies nestled in the heart of central …

More women are traveling the world solo today than ever before. Over 70% of travel experts say that women are more likely than men to travel alone, while nearly 3 in 4 American women have already taken a solo trip. Best of all, those numbers only keep growing!  Solo female travel is more than just …

Travelers are making up for lost time this summer with their biggest European vacations yet.  A whopping 600% more Americans are going to Europe this summer than in 2021. That’s 55%  more than last year’s already insane crowds, according to travel insurance company Allianz. Demand is so high that travel agencies are turning customers away. …