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Five years ago, Luxembourg did something groundbreaking: it became the first country to offer free, nationwide public transport. The decision means that you can navigate the entire country without worrying about tickets for trains, buses, or trams and unlock all its vast, rich cultural treasures. Just as important, it enables visitors and residents alike to get around responsibly. Cars? There’s no need. Hopping on the tram, bus, or train is convenient, easy, and the right thing for the …

Travel by train and step into grand halls of design

Stepping off one of Europe’s famous night-sleepers, it’s tempting to hurry down the railroad platform and hit the city streets. But pause for a moment and look around. Europe has some of the most beautiful railroad stations in the world, so your sightseeing might already be underway. Traveling by train brings a sense of adventure when you’re vacationing in Europe. Sit back and enjoy being transported in comfort while taking in panoramic views of ever-changing scenery or resting your eyes as you …

Magic autumn in Slovenia

Traveling through Slovenia in autumn means a slow pace, crisp mornings, forests shifting from green to amber and copper, and vineyards lush beneath hilltop villages. Restaurants serve mushrooms, chestnuts, and pumpkins, while wine regions move into one of their liveliest seasons. The Alps, dressed for autumn Around Lake Bled, Bohinj and the Julian Alps, cooler days make walking and exploring especially appealing. Changing colors transform forests and valleys into some of the country’s most …

About the Unexpected Upgrade movement

About the Unexpected Upgrade movement …

Experience Flanders’ liquid heritage

Real adventurers explore by bike in autumn, and Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes take you to a wonderful bit of UNESCO World Heritage: Belgian beer culture. It's no wonder that UNESCO holds our liquid heritage in such high regard. For centuries, Belgium has been the epicenter of beer brewing, thanks to the craftsmanship of many generations of brewers. You can enjoy a wide variety of flavors here: beer styles such as Trappist, wheat beer, oud bruin , tripel, kriek, and oude geuze encompass more …

Fall in love with Croatia’s third season

October brings a change of rhythm to Croatia . As summer slowly gives way to autumn, vineyards across the country come alive with one of the most important moments of the year: the grape harvest. It is a season of hard work, shared tables, and traditions passed down from one generation to the next, and an ideal time to discover Croatia through the people and places behind its wines. In Istria, vineyard roads wind through rolling hills around Buje, Motovun and Vižinada, where Malvazija Istarska …

Czechia beyond the peak season

Autumn is here! Golden forests, uncrowded historic cities, vineyard walks, and the flavors of the harvest. Discover a different side of Czechia, rooted in tradition and the Czech spirit of pohoda — a sense of ease and wellbeing. Czechia is worth visiting all year round Czechia is an attractive destination all year round, with September through November offering an especially interesting time to discover this country in the heart of Europe. The hot summer temperatures have passed, making it …

Visit Malta in autumn mode

While much of Europe moves into a cooler autumn, Malta offers a different take on the season. With around 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, the Mediterranean remains at the heart of island life, making autumn a great time to combine outdoor experiences, culture, food and the sea. A season for outdoor adventures With the summer season winding down, Malta’s historic landscapes and coastline invite travelers to explore at their own pace. Walk along dramatic coastal paths, discover ancient sites or …

Slovenia beyond the summer

Sipping coffee in a street cafe in Ljubljana , you bask in the autumn sun and watch the world go by. A special kind of calm settles over Slovenia’s cities once the summer crowds disperse. Their streets feel more open and their attractions more relaxed, leaving you free to linger longer and absorb even more of their marvelous culture. In spring’s soft light, autumn’s golden glow, or the stillness of winter, Slovenia’s cities offer a slower rhythm – one where creativity pulses just beneath the …