It’s true that gazing up at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or seeing Big Ben in London for the first time is a thrill. But if you’re interested in a soul-satisfying trip with fewer crowds and more magic moments, consider visiting one of the 51 off the beaten path Europe destinations on this Europe bucket […]
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Lake Maggiore: See Stresa and the Borromean Islands
When many think of the Italian Lakes district in northern Italy, typically Lago (Lake) Como comes to mind first—at least for Americans—as the famed locale of George Clooney’s mansion. But a bit less frequented and just as beautiful is Lago Maggiore with its Borromean Islands in Stresa, Italy, to the west. The Three Borromean Islands […]
Beautiful Bregenz: Cycling Lake Constance and Hiking the Pfänder
It’s true that the last place I’ve visited is always my new favorite destination. But…If I had to pick a perfect base in Europe that was drop dead gorgeous, but conveniently located to some of my favorite places, I’m pretty sure it would be Bregenz, Austria in the Vorarlberg region. Cycling Lake Constance and hiking […]
17 Best Things to Do in Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg is a delightful Bavarian city at the edge of the famous Danube River and renowned for its well-preserved medieval Old Town. In fact, it’s one of the best preserved medieval towns in all of Germany, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. There are so many wonderful things to do in Regensburg, Germany! Regensburg, Germany: […]
Château de Beynac and What to See in Dordogne
Château de Beynac is a jewel of the Dordogne in southwestern France. With homes carved into cliffs, ancient cave paintings, float trips down the scenic Dordogne river, and—of course—fois gras and duck confit everywhere, you could happily spend weeks in this very special region. But if you have just a few days, as we did […]