Sometimes you just need to wait for the oppressive heat of the summer to fade away before you can truly enjoy some of Europe’s best locations. With a family in tow, avoiding the heat can be even more important, especially with little ones.
Every town, village and city has a story. Ghost towns offer something special – a captivating historical account of a place once filled with bustling businesses, families and life which often times, tragically, cease to exist.
Hop-on, hop-off city buses are a fun and convenient way of taking in the best sights of Europe’s greatest cities. There is, however, a downside: generally speaking, this kind of tour is a pricey proposition.
During spring break, my family decided to take a jaunt up to Edinburgh, Scotland for a few days. Unbeknownst to me, I inadvertently booked our lodging on Cockburn Street.
Stretched out on the deck of a well-appointed ship, sunshine on shoulders and drink in hand as vineyards and castles slip past might sound like the epitome of the European river cruise experience.
For thrifty travel-loving types in Europe, a certain low-cost carrier stands out amongst the rest, and while we all love to critique its endless extra charges and lackluster customer service, the chance to fly a thousand miles
When I was a little girl, I looked forward to curling up next to my sister most Sunday evenings to watch the weekly showing of “The Magical World of Disney” on my parents’ small, staticky, pre-HD television.
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.
Home to iconic sights and landmarks, living and traveling in Europe is a dream. The lovely canals of Amsterdam, the remarkable works of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the Acropolis in Greece – the list goes on and on.
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.
One of the best things about living in Europe is the wonderfully festive Christmas markets. One visit to a market will have you writing home wondering when the United States will “up” its Christmas market game!
Europe’s nobility used to collect arts, some of which you can visit. Dresden and Vienna might be the best known, but there are also some smaller ones. In the cozy small town of Gotha, the art chamber is part of the museums in Friedenstein Castle.
Imagine a way in which it would be possible to explore two or three Christmas markets per day over a several day period in pampered comfort, the hassle of driving and parking replaced by the dilemma of which treat from the buffet to sample next.
