The lovely Balkan country of Montenegro has a picture-perfect coastline on the Adriatic Sea. With both strikingly high mountain peaks and the sparkling water of the sea below, the coast is an incredible place to vacation.
Planning a trip to a new country can be hard. Planning a six-day trip and trying to cram an entire country is even more difficult. Everyone has different goals when traveling, and this itinerary is by no means all inclusive.
While no one is about to contest that London is the heart and soul of England, there are certainly some fabulous places outside of the capital city that are worth a visit. Head for the coast or to a city that is entirely a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Few contests that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ (in the nonsecular sense of the season). However, the accompanying holiday traditions aren’t always as clear-cut.
Christmas is an internationally celebrated holiday. However, many countries and cultures have their own distinct ways to commemorate this time of the year. In Europe, it is definitely a whole season filled with celebration. There are different traditions that aren’t as popular in America.
Every culture has unique and what could be perceived as slightly odd holiday traditions. In Germany, the terrifying image of Krampus is enough to set any kid (or adult for that matter) straight. The Dutch celebrate Sinterklaas, the patron saint of children based on St. Nicholas.
This weekend is your last chance to experience the quaint St. Wendel Christmas market! Stroll along 130 stalls filled with local delicacies, arts and crafts and gifts for loved ones.
Although people who celebrate Christmas usually do so around the same time of year, many families create their own ways to celebrate the season, mixing both traditional and contemporary events.
Christmas markets in Germany are a must for everyone to experience during the Advent season. While there are plenty of markets to choose from and many tourists flock to the big cities, they miss out on the treasures found within the smaller markets.
Get ready to sing “O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter!” to get in the holiday spirit in Germany! From St. Nicholas Day all the way to Christmas Day, there are many reasons to look forward to the coming of Christ.
As December rushes in, and American families put up their Christmas trees – they may find themselves humming the first few lines from Clement C. Moore’s famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas”:
Krampus Run
Dec. 5 in Salzburg, Austria
Fearsome horned, fur-covered and masked beings known as the Krampus descend upon the Salzburg Christmas market to scare visitors into their best behavior.
Christmas magic is alive and thriving in the town of St. Wendel during the Christmas and Medieval Markets. Pick a day to travel back in time to a world of troubadours and vagrants while simultaneously enjoying modern holiday customs during this annual event.
Though Europe may be a small continent, the amount of unrefined and timeless places to explore are anything but. From the design of the buildings to the overall atmosphere, some European cities can only be described with one word—alluring.
