Bastille Day in Paris: A Visitor’s Guide to the Festivities
Taking part in cultural events while visiting Europe is one of the most enriching experiences a traveler can hope to have. And in July, the place to be is in Paris on Bastille Day!
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5 Christmas Markets in Munich You Won’t Want to Miss
Munich hosts 28 Christmas markets each year – yes, 28! With that many, how do you plan your travel itinerary to make sure you are seeing the best ones? Look no further, I’m sharing my 5 favorite markets and some itinerary planning advice
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Why You Should Hire a Vacation Photographer in Paris
Preserve your vacation memories with beautiful photos! Learn more about who should consider hiring a vacation photographer and what one can expect during the typical photoshoot. Plus, tips for getting the best results out of your photographs!
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A Traveler’s Guide to French Cheese
Traveling to France and not sure which cheeses should you try? Look no further – this is your introductory travel guide to French cheese!
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French Cheese Eating Etiquette
Did you know there’s an etiquette to follow when eating French cheese? No? Cheese is serious business in France. Let’s go over the “rules.”
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6 Reasons Why You’ll Love European River Cruises
Social and immersive, luxurious and hassle-free, European river cruises are one of the most authentic ways to explore Europe.
Let’s discover together what makes river cruising so great…
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11 Noteworthy European Virtual Museum Tours
While I typically spend my days crafting custom travel itineraries for travelers, this time I’ve planned a virtual museum tour itinerary for all of you. As usual, my recommendations are based on personal experience and plenty of research. These are what I consider to be 11 of the most well-done virtual tours for European museums available online today.
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Travel Europe from Home: 22 Best TV Shows Streaming Now
These are my top picks for TV shows that will take you to Europe. Streaming now on popular platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and more). You will find a variety of genres including documentary-style programs such as “Rick Steves’ Europe,” historical fiction including one of my favorites, The Last Kingdom,” and some of the best entertainment coming out of Europe, such as Germany’s “You Are Wanted.”
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Keukenhof: My Favorite Springtime European Destination
Discover the endless tulip fields of Keukenhof, near Amsterdam. Explore gorgeous themed pavilions, boat and bike tours, windmills, a petting zoo, and more!
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Day Trip from Venice (or Milan): Padua, Italy
If you’re looking for a great side-trip or day trip option from Venice or Milan, you have some great choices. Today, I’d like to make the case for Padua!