I wasn’t surprised when I opened the blinds to reveal another wet, gray morning. Dark skies and drizzling rain for what felt like the thousandth morning in a row.
Everyone knows the famous museums in Europe, like the Louvre in Paris. But, if you’re looking for something off the beaten museum path, here are five of the most obscure museums worth your time.
Military life is colorful, but military housing is not! Your rental or on-base housing will most likely pair light beige carpeting with white walls to create a 360-degree panorama of ho-hum.
Peacefully resting the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and the coast of North Africa is Malta. While the island is currently a prime place to vacation, this wasn’t always true. Malta’s history has been plagued with sieges, wars and various rulers.
Trying to entertain your kids? Going on European trips with them? Make some of these European-inspired crafts with your children this summer to get their minds curious about the cultures around them.
Italy is much, much more than Venice and Rome. It has, by far, the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and if you want to see them all, you’ll probably need a lifetime. Better than following the bucket list, you can choose your highlights and get started. Here’s some inspiration.
Europe’s time and battle-worn fortresses are symbols of history, beauty, chivalry and charm that allure tourists from all around the world.
Castles are stunning to behold in any light, but there is a special magic witnessing them towering against a backdrop of stunning fall foliage.
Dedicated to human history, arts and culture, The British Museum is home to over eight million works of art and is the first national public museum in the world.
Salzburg’s musical roots were planted long before Julie Andrews twirled with outstretched arms on a bright green hilltop. Home to one of music’s most creative geniuses and one of the largest classical festivals in Europe, this lively city is mere minutes from the German border.
An assignment in Europe would not be complete without a trip to the “city of love.” Known for its numerous museums, churches and gardens, Paris is one of the continent’s most popular tourist destinations.
If art, design and architecture play a major factor in your choice of accommodations, then consider one of Europe’s eye-catching, thought-provoking and awe-inspiring art and design hotels for your next booking.
Romance, war, fairytales, misfortune; the stories of these historical landmarks are speckled throughout Europe. Serving as charming ruins or grand tourist sites, castles are one of the main attractions in the land of kings and queens. Narrowing down the most fabulous castles can be challenging.
The best thing about European cities is all the history that awaits to be uncovered. From the museums housing a city’s most ancient artifacts to a memorial of an important battle — these places tell the story about how these cities came to be.
With each and every one of Germany’s hundreds of Christmas markets offering its own special brand of charm, it would be difficult to select a bad one to visit.
There is no shortage of impressive cathedrals in the U.K. from the beloved and regal Westminster Abbey in central London to St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, spectacular houses of worship can easily be found throughout the country. Here are five favorites worth visiting.
