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Experiencing Europe as a family
My story of traveling the continent with my kids—where to go, how to go, what to do Dear fellow travel enthusiast! I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Colette Marshall, and I’m from Arizona, USA. For most of my life—before having a family, that is—I was obsessed with travel. I climbed Mont Blanc in 2008, just after graduating from university. I spent time in the artsy quarters of Gothenburg a year later. Perhaps most memorable, I tracked down an old cottage in rural Ireland where my …
Studying Abroad in Europe
Learning New Skills During Your Visit When you travel to Europe, it’s not just about enjoying the sights and sounds. It’s about immersing yourself in the culture to get even more out of your trip. That means jumping in head first to education experiences that you might not do otherwise. Whether you’re studying abroad in Europe for school or on a month-long sabbatical from everyday life, enjoy a wide range of experiences to truly enjoy European culture. Learn new languages It starts with the …
European Street Art
If you ever found yourself strolling on a summer’s day through the center of Łódź, Poland, one of the country’s biggest cities and a former industrial hub, you would notice something striking—on seemingly every third or fourth block, a talented artist has created a remarkable work of street art. On Sienkiewicza Street number 18, for example, you would come face to face with a colorful, whimsical, building-size portrait of the virtuoso Polish-American pianist Arthur Rubinstein based on the …
View from the Top
Discover Europe’s Most Beautiful Mountain Towns Get your camera ready. Once you’ve laid eyes on Europe’s most charming mountain villages, you may not want to put it down. You also may not ever want to leave. These are the places that fairy tales are made of, only they happen to be real. From medieval villages in Spain to traditional timber chalets in Switzerland, to the towering mountain-side fortresses of San Marino, these small but fully functioning towns are waiting to warmly welcome …
Whimsical, Surreal and Square
View the Modern Art Revolution From the virtuosos of the Renaissance to the modern masters, Europe has hundreds of museums and galleries to house them. Experience the movements that started in Europe, such as Surrealism with Salvador Dalí and Cubism with Picasso. Europe was the center of a revolution in art, the Renaissance. But don’t miss all the modern highlights of the 20th century in your search for fine art. Across the land, modern art museums tell the story of the continent’s contemporary …
Exploring the Rural Wonders of Europe
Exploring Europe’s Farmlands Away from the excitement of cities like Paris, Barcelona and Florence is a place a little quieter. It’s somewhere you can stretch out your legs and breathe in the freshest air in Europe. It’s the European countryside and farms. Nearly every country is speckled with picturesque fields, bountiful farmlands and sweet serenity. Whether your heart and soul is drawn to farmlands or you want your vacation to go beyond the tourist cities, the European countryside is where …
Wild Europe
Exploring Europe’s Great Outdoors Europe is full of big adventures. Adventures so big, in fact, that they can’t be contained within four walls. Welcome to the wild side of Europe, where trees shade your discoveries and rivers refresh your explorations. In short, there are a lot to enjoy about the wonders of nature in Europe. From the European Alps to all the national parks in Europe, adventure awaits. So put on your walking shoes and let’s get moving. Start in the Balkan region to immerse …
Are you into extreme adventures? Visit the Mátra and Bükk Mountains!
The region also has plenty to offer to those who prefer active recreation Dashing through the winter forest on a sled, or skiing down the steep slopes, sitting in a chair lift as it rises towards the peak or walking across a suspension bridge – doesn’t that sound fun and exciting? The Mátra and Bükk Mountains have many excellent fun and adventure parks, with segway courses, streetball courts and pool ball pitches for anyone seeking an adrenaline rush. You can even ride down the hillside on two …
Mountains of Fun
Make the Alps Your Winter Playground The snow-white scenery of the Dolomites is an ideal destination for those who love skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, climbing, snowshoeing and trekking. Internationally famous for its ski resorts, it’s a magic realm offering numerous slopes in one track for hundreds of kilometers while being surrounded by magnificent heights and enchanting landscapes. There are so many sports to practice on Mount Rosa and its valleys; the three valleys of Ayas, Gressoney …
Best Waterfalls in Europe
Sit back, relax and enjoy the views. Some of Europe’s most magical natural wonders come in the form of waterfalls. From raging falls in Iceland to babbling brooks in Hungary, they come in many forms. See some of the favorite falls here before seeing them firsthand on your trip to …