Backpacking is a popular activity for students in Europe in that they can get to many amazing places on a budget. There are many important tips for students like yourself to be aware of before heading out around the continent. Backpacking: Look for a Train Pass The first tip is to get a train […]
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France • The Eiffel tower was once repurposed as a giant radio antenna to save it from being demolished in 1909. • Temperature changes cause the height of the Eiffel tower to change by nearly 16 inches. • The French were smart: to keep Hitler from reaching the top of the […]
Traveler’s Guide to Croatia: From Sinj and the Medieval Equestrian Competition to the Wine Country of Varazdin and Beyond The nation of Croatia offers something for almost everyone. With 2,000 kilometers of breathtaking coastline, most travelers tend to visit the country’s pristine beaches, but inland Croatia is filled with rugged wilderness as well as […]
Do they know it’s Christmas time at all? – Okay, there are still a couple of weeks left until the Christmas season starts with Xmas songs blasting out in the radios and flashy shopping windows garnished in glamorous Santa attire. It is common practice, that the city’s Christmas Markets are the centre of attention during […]
The Most Popular National Parks in Europe You should check out one of these amazing national parks if you’re looking for a fascinating and thrilling place to visit in Europe that is also popular among tourists. Monti Sibillini National Park, Italy Located in the Marche and Umbria regions in the central part of the […]
With winter quickly approaching, you might think you have to put your travel plans off until late spring or summer, but traveling to Europe in the “off season” is not only easier on the pocket book, it can often be a lot more rewarding. Here is a look at five of the best reasons to […]
Vienna expert Barbara Grull-Cacao who runs the Austrian travel guide Vienna Unwrapped, had a trial run last spring of Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations, an event series aiming to bring a revival of coffee house conversations with debates and socializing between local Viennese and those who travel to the capital city of Austria. The success of the event […]
Europe is home to a variety of impressive museums dedicated to many parts of history and culture. Here are some of the most popular ones that people visit every year. British Museum, London The British Museum is a site dedicated to the history and culture of the United Kingdom. The museum is home to many […]
Adeline Marchand is the owner of Esprit de Paris, a unique tour guide service offering visitors the opportunity to experience Paris from the eyes of a local and to be truly immersed in Parisian culture. Having grown up in the trendy, creative and historic Paris neighborhood of Upper Marais, Adeline shares her expertise and understanding […]
Mastering the European Rail System One of the most popular ways to travel around Europe is by train because of the sheer expanse of the rail system and the convenience it affords travellers. You can quickly get from city to city all over Europe on the rails, without having to worry about driving or carrying […]
