europe

Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.

Chasing Rainbows
If you’re forced, and how utterly terrible must it be if you’re forced to take only a 24 hour vacation, the only choice is to chase rainbows in Dublin, that lynchpin of the Emerald Isle with some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Europe. As it’s been sung, you can go around the world, from Antarctica to Katmandu, and find an Irish pub—a place you’ll be welcomed with a kind smile and a cold pint. If you’re lucky, you might even get some fiddle, and if you’re really lucky they’ll be some black pudding (okay that one is personal taste).
By Matthew J. Fromm2 months ago in Wander
Twenty-Four Hours in Lucca
Would you like to see the best-preserved and most integrated fortification system in the world? Great! It happens to be the city where I grew up, known to the locals as "The city of 100 churches".
By Sasha Desideri2 months ago in Wander
Twenty-Four Hours in Kefalonia. Honorable Mention in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
I think it's important to separate the tourist from the local when talking about a country. I am not Kefalonian, not even Greek.
By Matthew Smith2 months ago in Wander
Wandering in Sweden
Situated in the heart of Lapland, Abisko National Park is renowned for its Northern Lights viewing. It is located in the aurora zone.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander
And Then Silence
Please sit back in relative comfort on the sofa, your hand in my hand, as I start Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins. Bright and uplifting, the piano serenades the start of the day.
By Paul Stewart2 months ago in Wander
A Day in Tbilisi, Georgia. Winner in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge. Top Story - September 2026.
Hello my dear friend, I am so excited you will be visiting me in Tbilisi! It's too bad it's just a 24-hour layover but I am happy to host you and show you the city I came to love so much. I promise to make this day enjoyable and educational for you.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Wander
A peaceful day in Nice.. Honorable Mention in Twenty-Four Hours Challenge.
Midnight. I should probably go to sleep but I can’t take my eyes off of the sky. That’s how I am spending every evening of each day during my yearly holiday in Nice. And I just learnt a new constellation. Swan.
By Millie's Stories 2 months ago in Wander
Twenty-Four Hours in Brocas-les-Forges
The perfect twenty-four hours in Brocas-les-Forges would begin before the village properly wakes. Not because there is something spectacular to see at six in the morning, but because this is exactly the kind of place where the ordinary becomes clearer when almost nobody else is moving.
By Alain SUPPINI2 months ago in Wander
Wandering in Finland
The Archipelago Sea National Park , located in southwestern Finland, encompasses over 2,000 islands and is known for its diverse marine nature and rich cultural heritage. Established in 1983, it offers various recreational activities and stunning landscapes for visitors to explore. It features a diverse range of ecosystems, including rocky islets and forested islands. Visitors can enjoy hiking, boating, and exploring archipelago villages.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander
Wandering in Denmark
Situated in Aarhus, you can walk through a rainbow. The AroS Aarhus Art Museum has a technicolor halo. This is the creation of artist Olafur Eliasson’s artwork, Your Rainbow Panorama.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander
Finland and Sweden are connected by train again
After a life-long of flying and making airports pretty much my second home, I now believe that air travel has become increasingly uncomfortable and utterly frustrating. If you have been a traveller for a while, I am sure you will agree. Lately, more travellers are choosing slower, greener alternatives which offer a more relaxed and enjoyable journey than flying.
By Susan Fourtané 2 months ago in Wander
Wandering in Estonia
Alutaguse National Park is the newest national park in Estonia, opening in 2018. It is a patchwork of eleven places that protect the habitats of a number of uncommon or endangered species, among them flying squirrels, black storks, and willow ptarmigans.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander