Europe Travel Stories

Jun 27, 2025 • 5 min read

September brings a cooler and less crowded season in Europe, making it the perfect time to explore. Here are six of the best places to visit.

Jun 19, 2025 • 8 min read

A river cruise might be the ideal way to take all the beauty, history and charm Europe offers. Here are 10 of the best European river cruises you can take.

Jun 13, 2025 • 8 min read

From among Europe’s tens of thousands of miles of coastline, we’ve selected 20 of the best beaches all over the continent.

Jun 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Whittling down your wardrobe and necessities into one bag can be confounding, but it doesn’t have to be.

Jun 10, 2025 • 8 min read

Want to try traveling solo in the new year? Europe is a great place for your first solo trip. We asked our expert writers for their top places to go.

May 23, 2025 • 13 min read

Whatever your travel style, here are some European summer holiday destinations that you may not have considered for 2025.

May 8, 2025 • 8 min read

Given that Europe shines bright all year, the decision on when to travel to Europe depends on your budget and what you hope to do while there.

Apr 28, 2025 • 9 min read

Our local writers in France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Denmark and Portugal share their money-saving tips.

Apr 23, 2025 • 4 min read

Explore some of the lesser-known design marvels that are Europe’s legendary libraries.

Apr 14, 2025 • 9 min read

Forget the coastlines and beaches and head for a lake instead. Here are Europe's best.

Mar 5, 2025 • 16 min read

Experience some of Europe's best wildlife, nature and landscapes this summer at these national parks.

Feb 27, 2025 • 5 min read

These European yoga retreats promise to inspire, invigorate and refresh with the backdrop of historic cities and stunning mountain ranges.

Feb 2, 2025 • 11 min read

Next time you find yourself in Northern Europe, here’s where you should go to linger just a little longer.

Jan 28, 2025 • 14 min read

These are our favorite cities to book a long weekend in Europe.

Dec 31, 2024 • 6 min read

It’s always snowing somewhere: here’s our guide on where to ski throughout the world all year long.

Nov 27, 2024 • 8 min read

Europe's flea markets have rich pickings. Here's our guide to the vintage treasures you might be lucky enough to find.

Sep 9, 2024 • 5 min read

If your idea of a thrilling summer holiday involves cycling hundreds of miles through gravelly mountain trails, read on.

Jun 17, 2024 • 12 min read

Professional surfers, photographers and writers tell us about their favorite places to surf in Europe.

Jun 14, 2024 • 9 min read

Whether you want to bask on a white-sand beach or watch the northern lights from a snowy isle, Europe has an island for you. Here are the best.

Jun 13, 2024 • 6 min read

Europe in summer is sublime. Here are 6 incredible places to go to get away from the August crowds.

May 13, 2024 • 13 min read

Be inspired to explore Europe by car this summer on one, or more, of these themed driving routes.

May 3, 2024 • 5 min read

From new routes to services that only run in peak season, here are the best European train journeys to take this summer.