If you think of fairytale castles, cobblestone towns frozen in time, and picturesque plazas lined with cafés, chances are you’re imagining Western Europe. As much as security has taken a turn for the worse in recent years—especially compared to the Eastern front—there’s no denying the West is absolutely stunning: from the canal-crisscrossed cities in the …
You probably grew up listening to stories about how Western Europe is the pinnacle of human development: safe and clean streets, an abundance of resources, beautiful architecture, and, of course, a fascinating culture. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe was the ‘bad cousin’, always fighting wars, decades behind in growth, and in a permanent communist chokehold—but oh, how …
The Eternal City, home to world-renowned landmarks like the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, and exuding ancient allure in just about every corner, it’s not hard to see why Rome sits at the top of the bucket list for just about every American who hasn’t yet made it across the pond. Fascinating as Rome may …
France seems to be on everyone’s radar this summer, and being an adopted Frenchie myself, I can attest to its unmatched material heritage and natural diversity: there’s truly nowhere else quite like it in Europe, if not the entire world. From the Belle Époque architecture of Paris, down through the castle-dotted Val de Loire, all the …
‘Western Europe’ and ‘affordable’ do not exactly go hand in hand, with countries like France, England, Switzerland, and the Netherlands all featuring among some of the most expensive destinations in the world. Unlike the Eastern flank, where meals can cost as cheap as $7, and overnights in 3-star hotels start at only $34 (well, hello, …
Dreaming of a sip of that frothy, pitch-black Guinness in a dimly-lit alley lined with pubs, to the sound of Gaelic buskers? Or maybe exploring fairytale castles nestled deep in a verdant hinterland, where few have trodden before? You know, the stuff of legendary kings and chivalric tales. Ireland is calling, and it’s high time …
Long gone are the days when Portugal was a forgotten, peripheral Western European country Americans would fly over on their way to Spain without giving it much of a thought. Having been to Portugal both before it became popular, and after its post-2022 tourist boom, I can say that’s definitely not the case anymore: it …
Tired of crowded beaches and overpriced tourist traps? Discover Ericeira, a charming Portuguese town where affordability meets stunning coastlines, authentic culture, and laid-back vibes. Famous for its delectable cuisine, beautiful Atlantic coastline, centuries-old wine-making tradition, and gorgeous historic cities, Portugal is currently one of the most sought-after European destinations, on par with Spain, France, Italy, …
Home to a gorgeous Atlantic coast, where some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe can be found, ancient cities with origins lost to time, and a highly-reputed food scene, Portugal is currently one of the trendiest destinations for tourists across the pond. Not only is it everything you’d expect a Southern European country to …
Portugal is not the first destination that comes to mind when you pair words like “sun” and “culture” – at least to the average American – especially when there are countries like Spain, it’s much larger neighbor, Italy, or Greece to consider. It is much smaller, it doesn’t have a Mediterranean shoreline – Portugal straddles …
Europe is back to being everyone’s go-to destination for both sun and culture now that all health-related border curbs have been lifted. From France’s Eiffel Tower to Italy’s world-renowned Romanesque monuments, the continent is once again awash with tourists. Though the Old World is at the front of the world’s tourism revival, a majority of …