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.

How Vienna built a gender equal city
Walk through the Reumannplatz, one of the best-known squares in Austria's capital city, Vienna, and you will probably spot an outdoor platform, prominently labelled Mädchenbühne (girls' stage). The large podium, which can be used by everyone, was requested as a performance space by the girls of the nearby school when asked what they would like from the urban area.
By Copperchaleu4 years ago in Wander
Georgia's daring, death-defying pilgrimage
As I drove through the remote Imereti region of central-western Georgia, rolling hills and lush pine forests flanked the empty roads and grazing cows dotted the verdant landscape. It was a picture-perfect rural scene. Suddenly, the car rounded a bend and an incongruous sight appeared high above the canopy: up ahead, a massive limestone monolith jutted into the sky, about 40m tall, with a small church perched on the top.
By Asa Reddy4 years ago in Wander
Giżycko in the Heart of the Great Mazurian Lakes
Gizycko is the largest town on what is known as the trail of the Great Mazurian Lakes. The town lies on a narrow pass between Lake Niegocin and Lake Kitano. This is one of the most attractive regions of Poland and great for tourists looking to visit places away from overcrowded cities. As much as European cities sometimes provide a lot of excitement, it’s great to get away from the crowds and discover lovely places you might have overlooked.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Sopron at the Foot of the Alps
Sopron a lovely city in Hungary is located on the western border. It sort of creates a bridge between Hungary and its western neighbors.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
The Saracen Joust of Arrezo
The Saracen Joust of Arrezo is held on the next to last Saturday of June and the first Sunday in September every year. The event in June, the San Donato Joust dedicated to the patron saint of the town, is held at night.
By Jim DeLillo4 years ago in Wander
Spain's untapped 'liquid gold'
Stretching north from Madrid, north-west Spain's autonomous Castilla y León region is a patchwork of vast mountain ranges, high plateaus and medieval towns. While most visitors come to marvel at the castillo castles that lend the region its name or admire the enchanting cathedrals in León and Burgos, much of the area is blanketed in scrubby sierra and high-altitude meseta plains that extend as far as the eye can see.
By Seamons Mahall4 years ago in Wander
Spätis: The convenience stores that rule Berlin
New York City has its bodegas, Paris its tabacs, and Berlin its Spätis. Formally known as a Spätkauf, which translates-ish to "late shop," a späti can be found on most blocks in the city and is open late into the night – if not all night. They supply locals and tourists with cigarettes, snacks and €1 after-work wegbiers ("beers you drink on the go"). But during the pandemic, and particularly during the warmer months, they became essential fuelling stations for outdoor gatherings, as shuttered bars and nightclubs turned social life inside out.
By Seamons Mahall4 years ago in Wander
Visit a few of the top museums in Europe
You'll want to visit the museums whenever you travel, no matter where. Spending the day in a museum allows you to see some of the most impressive pieces of architecture, artwork, historical and natural relics, and everything in between. We have compiled a list of some of the most well-known museums in Europe, even if our list of favorite museums is pretty long.
By Isidor Gheorghiesi4 years ago in Wander
Most stunning waterfalls on earth
People go from all over the world to witness waterfalls, one of the most amazing natural wonders on earth, since they are powerful and inspiring forces of nature. There are many hundreds of waterfalls in the world, including the Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon, the Niagara Falls on the US/Canada border, and Maine. However, the most stunning waterfalls are not always the tallest. Take Croatia's Plitvice Waterfalls, which feature 16 lakes that merge to form a succession of waterfalls and cascades.
By Isidor Gheorghiesi4 years ago in Wander
Scotland's forgotten ancient capital
When Dunfermline was crowned Scotland's newest city in May 2022 as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, it surprised many people. But not Michelle McWilliams, who was part of the passionate bid for city status. "We've long been a city in waiting," she smiled, as we toured a new exhibition at an old Art Deco fire station now reinvented as arts hub Fire Station Creative.
By Pavlak Montoro4 years ago in Wander
Best Destinations to Visit in Autumn
Many people believe that the holiday season is finished as the summer season comes to a close, but some of the best travel months of the year are September, October, and November. "Shoulder season" is the period from September to November when crowds are at their lowest but temperatures are still good. As a result, you can visit some of the places on your bucket list for a lower cost (and under far calmer conditions). Here are some ideas for places to visit this fall if you want to get away.
By Isidor Gheorghiesi4 years ago in Wander
The Top Destinations in Scandinavia
There are so many amazing places to see and things to do in Scandinavia, which includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, that it would probably take you months or even years to enjoy them all. You'll need to prioritize if you don't have that kind of unrestricted time or money. You can focus your trip by visiting some of the top places to explore in this part of northern Europe by visiting these locations.
By Isidor Gheorghiesi4 years ago in Wander