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Europe’s coffee culture
Coffee culture in Europe is alive and well. A long-standing tradition full of great stories from centuries past, today’s coffee experiences range from yesteryear historic to very 21st century. Europeans love their coffee culture and café life; what happens over a coffee, be it espresso or latte, hot or iced, is just as important as what’s in your cup. Visit famous cafes, historic or hip—be sure to indulge in the local treat served with your drink. Try as many as you can! Meet talented baristas …
Visit your creative Europe
Plan your trip to Europe with creativity in mind. We mean yours! Don’t wait until you’re back home to express all the inspiration gained from your travels: plan a trip that unleashes your creativity with skill-building, esthetic-expanding immersive experiences. You can find workshops and courses of varying lengths, for kids too, with local craftspeople and artists. Try something completely new – you may discover a hidden talent – or hone existing skills. Blacksmiths, painters, potters, farmers, …
Sustainable summer adventures in Europe
Europe is getting greener all the time! Sustainable travel is a top priority and many countries have made eco-travel easier to plan with green designations to identify green-minded companies. Look for environmentally friendly tours, transportation, sports activities, accommodation, and dining. Enjoy ‘slow travel’: move under your own steam by foot or pedal, meet with locals and participate in local customs. Visit Europe responsibly: take all those fantastic photos, keep all those beautiful …
Europe’s Regal Architecture
Europe has almost countless castles and palaces, of all sizes, and all with an interesting history. The choice is rich: look for adjacent chapels, fortresses, and gardens to explore, too. Many former royal abodes are now art and history museums and host festivals and historic reenactments; others lie in mysterious ruins. Some are still inhabited by royals or noble families! Others have become luxurious hotels. Guided tours and children’s programming abound, so the past is made accessible to …
Here’s why kids love Europe
Kids love Europe because Europe loves kids! Almost everything that adults find interesting in Europe can be found reinterpreted for children in ways that will delight the whole family. Planning a trip with the crucial balance of indoor and outdoor time is easy with Europe’s vast array of museums, historic sites, natural attractions, zoos and theme parks. You’ll find countless ways that let children expand their world view, work off some of that extra energy, and enjoy all that kids love in …
Accessible trips in Europe
Here is a collection of excellent tips about accessibility in Europe if you or your travel companions have disabilities. The great age of many iconic sites and buildings might make you think they’re inaccessible for anyone with mobility challenges, yet actually ramps, lifts, and wheelchair-friendly paths exist in many places, and more are being installed regularly. Remember, too, that these adaptations also make travel easier for families with young ones in strollers. Many museums and other …
Montenegro
A country of miracles, it’s as if God’s bag tore apart when he was giving gifts of nature and wonderful mountains, lakes and rivers fell out just above Montenegro. This small yet diverse area in the South of Europe and the Balkans provides a full sensory experience for its visitors. The smells, sights, sounds and tastes of Montenegro are truly unforgettable. Spectacular nature provides a place for absolute relaxation and recreation. Find long sandy beaches and thousands of kilometres of hiking …
Quiet, serene, romantic Slovenia
In Slovenia, romance unfolds quietly, in places that feel discovered rather than planned. Tucked amidst the Alps, the Mediterranean, and the Pannonian Plain, it’s already known for storybook beautiful Lake Bled , where a church-topped island floats on glacial waters, but romance runs far deeper than this. Even the capital carries love in its name: Ljubljana is often linked to the Slavic word for “beloved”, setting the tone for a country where love weaves quietly into landscapes, language, and …
Dive into love in Portugal
Portugal is home to numerous places perfect for igniting (or reigniting) the flames of love. One such site is in the cool hills of Sintra , Portugal’s capital of romance . Nestled in the romantic landscape of the World Heritage site Serra de Sintra, the ancient palaces, such as the Pena Palace and Town Palace , along with grand mansions offer the ideal backdrop to celebrate love on an important date, find the perfect place to get married, spend your honeymoon, or simply indulge in romance for …
Stay in Slovakia’s most romantic places
Slovakia is an ideal destination to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. It offers romance as enchanting as that found in the world’s most famous cities — yet in quieter, more authentic places. Instead of bustling streets and tourist crowds, you will discover peaceful corners with historic châteaux that whisper stories of long-forgotten loves. Lively metropolises are replaced by captivating mountain landscapes, where time flows naturally and creates space for true relaxation and togetherness. It …