Whether you're looking to follow the trends or avoid the crowds, these are the cities, countries and regions of Europe that everyone's talking about …
5 Steps to Understanding Rome’s Food Scene
“First we eat, then we do everything else.”M.F.K. Fisher Even though the food writer M.F.K. Fisher wasn't talking about Italians, she might as well …
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Ciudad Perdida: A Guide to the Lost City Trek in Colombia
The secret is out: The Lost City trek in Colombia is one of the world’s great hiking adventures. Since the Colombian Army secured the area once and …
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Hiking France: A Village-to-Village Walk in Provence
Ever felt the urge to shoulder a backpack and hike from village to village in rural France? Eating baguette-picnic lunches and Provencal dinner …
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Where is Game of Thrones Filmed in Europe?
Are you as hyped as I am for the eighth season of Game of Thrones? Unfortunately, the fantasy epic draws to a much-anticipated, though bittersweet …
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Europe’s Ultimate Sightseeing Passes for Saving Time & Money in 2019
In my humble estimation, there are two types of European travelers: Those who unlock the massive benefits of city sightseeing passes and those who …
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From Rome to Pompeii in Just a Day
With roughly 2.5 million visitors every year, the archeological site Pompeii is easily one of Italy’s top tourist draws. And good news travelers: It’s …
9 Instagrammers Capturing the Beauty of Europe
Ironically, for a travel writer, blogger and Instagrammer, I'm usually the first person to raise my hand and complain about travel-media saturation. …
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How to Apply for a Spain Residency Visa
Applying for residency visas to all EU countries remains a notoriously convoluted and expensive process. Spain, particularly so. Byzantine rules …
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Travel at a Human Pace, a Q&A with “Explore Europe on Foot” Author Cassandra Overby
Ever dreamed of exploring Europe by hiking village to village, hut to hut? Does the idea of a full day outside exploring beautiful countryside and …
Roma Pass: Required for Serious Sightseeing in Rome
I'm a big fan of European city and museum passes. While not all are created equally, generally speaking, city passes like the Roma Pass save you time, …
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2018 European travel review, part 2: From Vienna to Munich by way of Croatia and Italy
Our 2018 European travel tour-arama in review concludes with travels in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. Plus, read to the very end for three key …
