Europe Travel Stories

May 20, 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.

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.

May 2, 2025 • 14 min read

Europe's beauty shows up in extremes: volcanoes and arctic peaks, oceans and alpine mountain ranges, stunning beaches and massive glaciers.

Apr 28, 2025 • 9 min read

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

Apr 25, 2025 • 5 min read

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

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.

Apr 11, 2025 • 7 min read

You don’t have to stop traveling just because the year is ending. October is one of the best times for many epic adventures.

Mar 28, 2025 • 8 min read

November is the perfect time to give yourself a travel-fueled lift, with destinations primed for exploration during the penultimate month of the year.

Mar 20, 2025 • 5 min read

Learn about the ETIAS visa waiver and biometric border checks coming to Europe.

Mar 6, 2025 • 22 min read

Europe is famed for natural beauty, epic history, rich culture, fabulous food and dazzling diversity. Here are the best places to visit.

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.

Jan 2, 2025 • 9 min read

From Icelandic road trips to hiking through the far-flung landscapes of the Azores, here are the dreamiest adventures 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.

Dec 30, 2024 • 7 min read

These 10 sunny destinations in Europe’s southern reaches provide a welcome respite from long nights and biting cold.

Dec 25, 2024 • 7 min read

Rolling forests, saw-toothed mountains, bridges spanning river gorges - these 10 most spectacular train journeys in Europe.

Dec 23, 2024 • 10 min read

Whether you want a food-filled city break or an epic hike along a coastline, here are the best places to visit in Europe this spring.

Dec 10, 2024 • 12 min read

Put off the January blues this 2025 by booking an off-season experience in Europe.

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.