Biggest surprises as a traveler to Copenhagen, Denmark This is the first part in Melissa Curtin’s series on travel surprises in Europe. Next up in the series, next week: Berlin! There are so many things you don’t think… Melissa Curtin , April 1, 2015
10 things to do in historic Koblenz, Germany Historic Koblenz, Germany is a treasure for the historian, the wine connoisseur and the nature lover. Koblenz lies where the west flowing Mosel River meets the Rhine River, which flows north. It’s surrounded… Georgie Jet , March 31, 2015
Arles and Avignon: UNESCO Treasures of Provence, France Editor’s note: In September, Catherine Sweeney will be teaming up with Je Suis. Paris to co-host a tour of the French capital for women. Check out this page for more on “A Boomer in… Catherine Sweeney , March 24, 2015
10 things to do in historic Mainz, Germany Be prepared to walk in Germany, Germans are very practical, and everyone walks, no matter the weather. Luckily, my friend Jenny and I really love to walk and the historic part… Georgie Jet , February 24, 2015
Iberia with Insight, Part 3: Seville, Spain This is the third in a three-part series about Cynthia Cunniff’s tour through Portugal and Southern Spain with Insight Vacations. Check out the first story, on Lisbon, here and the second, on Évora, Portugal,… Cynthia Cunniff , February 19, 2015
Iberia with Insight, Part 2: Évora, Portugal This is the second in a three-part series about Cynthia Cunniff’s tour through Portugal and Southern Spain with Insight Vacations. Check out the first story, on Lisbon, here. Cynthia, on Insight Vacations:… Cynthia Cunniff , February 18, 2015
How to Spend a Long Layover in London I’m an American expat based in West London, which isn’t far from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A lot of flights from the US to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East… Julie Falconer , February 18, 2015
Iberia with Insight, Part 1: 24 Hours in Lisbon, Portugal This is the first in a three-part series about Cynthia Cunniff’s tour through Portugal and Southern Spain with Insight Vacations. Check out the second story, on Évora, Portugal, here. Cynthia, on Insight… Cynthia Cunniff , February 17, 2015
3 Paris day trips for remembering America’s role in World War I World War I engulfed Europe from 1914 to 1918, and a century later commemorative activities are now underway across the continent. Americans joined the war in 1917, and for those… Mark D. Van Ells , February 11, 2015
Discovering Provence at Christmas You’ve probably seen photos of endless lavender fields, tanned vacationers strolling Mediterranean beaches and promenades, and couples sipping Provençal rosé wines on countryside villa terraces. That’s the Provence, France, of… Catherine Sweeney , January 15, 2015
DEAL ALERT: Iceland for $99 each-way, London for $205 each-way How would you like to travel to Europe from the United States for just $99 each-way? Thanks to Iceland’s low-cost carrier WOW Air you can. They are launching service from… Johnny Jet , January 13, 2015
Under the Tuscan Sun at Castelfalfi, Italy In Italy’s financial crisis, it is entirely possible to buy entire villages and islands to own a piece of Italy all your own. German travel giant TUI has done just… Jennifer Dombrowski , December 30, 2014
±1 Hour from Frankfurt: Castles, Half-Timbers, Roman Encampments, and Wine Both the air and the Riesling are crisp on this June day in Germany, and the sun is bouncing off my wine glass with reckless summer abandon. Big blue sky… Ian Livingston , December 27, 2014
5 Fabulously Festive English Christmas Teas The ritual of sitting down to afternoon tea has graced the households of Brits for centuries, and has become a tradition recognized by many restaurants and hotels, too. Families around… Lauren McPhillips , December 10, 2014
Formentera: Ibiza’s sleepy little sister This post is the second in Melissa Curtin’s recount of her Ibiza and Formentera adventure. Check out the first post here. Honestly, I’d never thought about going to Ibiza…. Melissa Curtin , December 1, 2014