Housing a variety of cultures and countries within a relatively small continental area, Europe is a popular destination for a reason. These posts cover destinations on the European continent.
September has arrived and the weather is a bit cooler. Downtown Athens has once again transformed from a heat-wave-stricken tourist destination into an invitin... Discover More..
Discover the best things to do in Hydra, Greece, on a weekend trip to the island.
Hydra has been a home to artists, rich shipowning families, and prominent ... Discover More..
I don't make assertions like "THE definitive in-depth guide" unless I can back them up. And with the Greek island of Syros...trust me, I can.
Syros is the i... Discover More..
This past May I had the pleasure of weaving through the narrow, winding, occasionally harrowing roads of Ireland's west coast. The opportunity to tour the Wild... Discover More..
In the past few years people have been flocking way from the increasingly overpriced (and insanely overcrowded) Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini and expl... Discover More..
Discover 24 of the best things to do in Valletta, Malta, as well as things to drink and eat, on your next vacation there.
Malta's popularity skyrocketed aft... Discover More..
If you have a weekend in Helsinki, read this guide to get tips on how to spend your time, what attractions and neighborhoods to visit, and where to eat and dri... Discover More..
Learning About Finland
Ask most people about Finland and they'll probably conjure up an image of a cold, relatively reserved country obsessed with saunas.
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There's no better way to explore Athens than through the ideas that inspired the city's foundations and, of course, its many delicious Mediterranean tastes.
Pe... Discover More..
In most European capitals, you have to travel pretty far to experience the quiet, solitary tranquility of nature. Not so in Athens. In fact, just under an hour ... Discover More..