There’s no doubt the world is getting smaller and there’s never been an easier time to travel. Budget airlines, cheap package deals and whistle-stop tours have all made travelling more accessible to the masses but at what cost? Can you really get to the heart of a city by riding […]
Who can forget travel in the 1990s before the Internet revolutionized the way we did things and a smartphone took care of all our worries? We take a look at eight things, that like travel alarm clocks, just don’t seem to be around anymore… 1. Suitcases without wheels Risking slipped […]
So, you’re stretched out on the sofa watching your favorite movie when something pops up on the screen that makes you spit your popcorn out. Is that location real? Does it really exist or is it simply some crafty set design or maybe just skillful CGI? The location seems real […]
Every vacation should involve some pampering and Central Europe has no shortage of charming spa towns to provide a well-earned dose of relaxation! Always situated around a mineral spa whose waters are thought to have healing benefits, spa towns are designed for visitors’ comfort and recreation. ‘Taking the waters’ is […]
To get you in the mood for Christmas, we’ve devised a fun quiz to test our readers’ knowledge of some of Europe’s lesser-known festive traditions, customs, and stories. Award yourself one point for each correct answer. 1. In which country did the Christmas tree tradition begin? a) America b) Lichtenstein […]
While we can’t do anything about the mumbling, tutting, and eye-rolling you might get from locals as you stop dead in your tracks to snap yet another picture of that castle in the distance, we do have some tips to help you avoid standing out like Paris Hilton at a […]
Day 1: Frankfurt to Nuremberg, visiting Lorsch and Würzburg on the way The small town of Lorsch situated on the Rhine is famed for its UNESCO-listed abbey and monumental gatehouse that are a rare architectural legacy. Founded in the eighth century, the site includes well-preserved sculptures and paintings from that era. […]
Winter comes and the noise of countless chit-chatting tourists magically disappears. Snow settles down and mutes everything down to the sound of your footsteps, and suddenly it’s just you in a timeless mood, immersing yourself in an intimate whisper with the thousand-year-old walls that cautiosly begin to unravel their untold mysteries. We’ve selected five beautiful European towns and castles […]