Located in southeastern France, extending from the lower Rhone River to the Italian border, and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Provence maximizes its climate and landscape into some of the best cultural and culinary tourism around. You may not know exactly where it is on the map, but chances are, you’ve heard of it. And …
If you’re looking for a bikeable destination, look no further than Amsterdam! Whether you’re an experienced biker or a beginner, you can enjoy biking in Amsterdam. In fact, many tourists choose to bike around Amsterdam because it is such a fun, practical, and inexpensive mode of travel. The best part is, you can bike to …
Pizza Margherita. Some folks eat pizza once a week, once a month, or even once a day in some cases. These days with the smorgasbord of pizza options out there, the history of a good pizza often gets lost. However, the truly modern pizza we eat today begins with the infamous Margherita pizza straight from …
When thinking about a vacation in Europe, Albania is not a country that first comes to mind. With a picturesque landscape showcasing beautiful beaches, long mountain ranges, and glittering lakes, Albania is one of the most fascinating and underrated countries in Europe. Rozafa Castle (also known as Shkodër Castle) It has everything you might be …
Think of Europe and what springs to mind is the continent’s incredible history, art, architecture, and food. But Europe also boasts a huge variety of magical beaches. With white sand and crystal-clear water, many rival beaches in the Maldives, Seychelles, and the Caribbean. The best include the out-of-this-world Navagio beach on the Greek island ofZakynthos, …
If you’re looking for a way to escape modern-day living even if only for a weekend, the Cotswold region of south-central England is a perfect choice. Known for its fairytale-like villages and market towns, gorgeous nature, and gently rolling hills, the Cotswolds offer beauty, peace, and nature in abundance. From honey-colored stone cottages to amazing …
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Fish and chips When it comes to history, London is rich in it. When it comes to food, though, London is widely considered to be a poor option. It’s certainly a stereotypical view that British cuisine is fairly limited, when in fact, the array of different cultures and subsequent cuisines in London, in particular, give …
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Burg Rabenstein Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a Bavarian castle? Or relished the thought of telling your friends that you lay your head where royalty once slept? Perhaps you’ve dreamed of strolling the castle grounds while imagining you rode up on horseback as they would have …
My wife suggested that we take a cruise in France. We had done river cruises in Europe before and we enjoyed the experience. This time, the cruise would be through the canals in the Burgundy wine region of France. Canal cruises are very different from our prior experiences. I admit to being apprehensive about a small …
Every true foodie knows that Switzerland is where you need to go to find the best chocolates in the world. From quaint little chocolatier shops in Geneva to chocolate factories in Zurich – if it’s made from cocoa beans, it is in Switzerland. And what better city to visit to truly experience chocolate than Zurich, …