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If you’re keen on upping the cuteness quota on your next vacation, look no further than the quaint, adorable streets of Europe. Crammed with ancient boulevards, famous thoroughfares, and evocative avenues, Europe and its city streets are rife for exploring. And they’re more than just a pretty face, too. These streets offer plenty of places…
Photo courtesy of Celine via Flickr Whether you prefer pop culture-focused titles like “Gone Girl” or you’re a deep-thinking Dostoevsky fan, there’s nothing better than losing yourself in a bookstore. The unmistakable smell of books, the serene ambiance of hushed concentration, and the welcome escape of analogue culture in a digital age continue to make…
When it comes to traveling in Europe, it seems like everyone has something to say. There are countless online polls of best and worst sights to pore over ahead of a trip — not to mention all of the advice from well-intentioned friends and family. The deluge of information makes sifting through the hype and…
With the holidays on the horizon, most travelers (understandably) hoard their vacation days for December. But savvy jet-setters know the best time to hit the road is just before the holiday hoopla (read: never-ending crowds and spiked prices) kicks in full force. After all, there’s more to take advantage of beyond cheap airfares and hotel…
Visiting Europe is often composed of a whirlwind tour, during which visitors hurry from one tourist destination to another. Therefore — in between trips to museums and monuments — finding the time to breathe can be surprisingly difficult. To help speed along to the moment where you actually find relaxation — you’re on vacation, after…
When you think of “underground” attractions, spots that are hip and under-the-radar probably come to mind first. Well, allow us to change your train of thought for a moment with some mind-blowing sites that are, quite literally, under the surface. Spanning the globe, some of these clandestine spaces are manmade while others have naturally formed…
Sure, you could spend Halloween touring some run-of-the mill haunted house, but why bother when you can visit a horrifyingly entertaining museum instead? From monstrous medical anomalies in Thailand to antique coffins in Texas, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the outrageous artifacts displayed for your amusement. Just proceed with caution: You might…
Nothing lasts forever, as travelers know all too well. That hidden beach, quiet street, or tucked-away bookstore you discovered on your last trip could easily become a mob scene the following year. Such is the case with the four destinations we highlight below: former havens for artists and writers that have since become magnets for…
Nothing tests a relationship quite like going beyond the geographical confines of one’s everyday life and traveling. Whether your relationship is in the nascent dating period or you’ve put your children through college and now have an empty nest, couples can keep the spark alive by hitting the road together. In fact, a 2013 study…
Showing a diehard art aficionado a list of the most popular museums in the world may spark a long, heated debate. Many museums entice visitors because they’ve gained a favorable reputation among other tourists. Some, like the Tate Modern, come with a great view and cool design. Plenty are countries’ national galleries. And while some…
