How to plan a trip to Europe from the US - Budget, documents and a route that actually works
Most first trips go wrong at the planning stage, not on the road. Ten decisions made at home will shape every day you spend...
Hallstatt day trip from Salzburg or Vienna - Lakeside lanes, the Skywalk and the world’s oldest salt mine
Most visitors see this village from one viewpoint, at midday, shoulder to shoulder with a few hundred strangers. Arrive before the first tour bus,...
Golden Circle, Iceland - Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and the stops most tours skip
A crack in the ground, a few feet wide, filled with water so clear that divers say it feels like floating in air.The Golden...
What to see on the Normandy beaches - Omaha, Pointe du Hoc and the museums of D-Day
In June 1944, landing craft ground onto this sand under fire. Today, kids build sandcastles a few steps from the old German bunkers.The Normandy...
Is the Blue Lagoon worth it? Milky-blue water, silica masks and tips for a calmer visit
People call it a tourist trap. Then they float through the steam with a mud mask on and quietly change their minds.The Blue Lagoon...
Nice - Best Things to do in the capital of the French Riviera
Although almost everyone has heard of Nice, not everyone knows what attractions it offers. It’s time to change that because, in terms of the...