Whether you’ve been there before or you’ve only seen the pictures, we can all instantly recognize it: a monumental red dome rising above a sea of ocher-colored buildings, a winding river spanned by a medieval bridge, and golden sunsets. Florence is like something straight out of a fairytale, and it’s no wonder that, for some, …

Is it just us or is it starting to feel like sweater season in Europe already? All across the Old Continent, leaves are starting to change, daylight hours are getting shorter, and the scorching summer heat is (finally) subsiding. You may think now’s the perfect time to go on a romantic getaway to Paris, explore …

Even if you’ve never been to Spain before, we’re sure you’re already familiar with names like Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville. The Iberian country is one of the most-visited destinations in the world, yet surprisingly, tourists rarely stray off the beaten path, opting to spend their vacations lounging in the sun in Catalonia, or, if …

When you think of Portugal, it’s probably places like Lisbon, with its many hills and fado buskers in every corner, and Porto, a world capital of wine straddling a scenic riverfront, that come to mind—and unless you’re well-versed in ‘Europe’, you’re probably thinking they’re bang for your buck, too. Portugal has always been referred as …

When you think of Spain, it’s probably places like Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Balearics that first come to mind. Concentrating some of the country’s top beaches and world-renowned landmarks, and boasting an unrivaled gastronomy and social scenes, these three regions are probably Spain’s leading regions for tourism. Given their undeniable popularity, you’d expect them to …

For many decades now, Barcelona has been the leading destination in Spain for Americans. Surpassing Mallorca and Ibiza, and even the country’s own capital, Madrid, it draws in tens of millions of tourists every year with its Gaudí monuments and coastal location. Gorgeous as Barcelona may be, however, there is a strange storm on the …

When you think of islands in Spain, it’s probably places like sun-drenched Mallorca or party hub Ibiza that come to mind. They rank among the country’s top vacation hotspots, and they’re indeed epic sunny getaways, but it’s no secret you need to up your budget when heading there. Between the whopping average hotel rate of …

No man is an island, but every once in a while, we all crave a little bit of reclusiveness, especially if you’re flying all the way from America to Europe for a sun-soaked vacation, and all you need is some peace and quiet. As beautiful as places like Santorini and Palma de Mallorca may be, …

If you’ve been patiently waiting for the crowds to dwindle and prices to go down in Europe after the summer tourist surge, you’ll be glad to know there is a lesser-known gem sure to boast warm temps, Old World charm, and most importantly, cheaper rates in the fall: As confirmed in a new study published …

Listen, there’s no denying Rome is the most iconic destination in Italy, if not Europe as a whole: it’s home to world-renowned landmarks like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and it even plays host to the Vatican City, so you can’t be exactly mad at tourists for flocking there in the first place. Be that …

Home to world-renowned landmarks like La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, not to mention its privileged seaside location right on the shores of the Mediterranean, Barcelona is the number one destination in Spain. Despite its undeniable charm, it’s no secret Barcelona is fighting a not-so-silent battle right now: tourism levels are out of control, so …

Unfortunately, not all of Europe is no longer the peaceful, prosperous continent we once knew. As tourists have learned in recent years, sometimes the hard way, stepping out at night in poorly-lit areas, or carrying valuable pieces of jewelry can sometimes cost you dearly, if not your physical integrity, and more and more, certain European …