The culture, infrastructure, safety, and diversity of Europe make it an absolutely top-notch family destination. But the continent is so family-friendly, and its some 50 nations so diverse, that the sheer number of options can...
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8 Reasons to Visit Germany Right Now
“So, where are you off to this year?” a friend of mine asked me over a cup of coffee in Berlin recently. My answer: “Germany.” “No, I mean, I’m sure you’re planning on traveling a...
Photography Tips: 8 Worldly Snapshots From Lonely Planet
The ambition of Lonely Planet’s The Travel Book is big: to take readers on a journey through every country on earth. By zooming out to get a global perspective, you start to realize just how...
The Best Danube Christmas Markets (Updated 2023)
Christmas—the most wonderful time of the year—would not be complete without a visit to Europe’s best Christmas markets along the Danube. It’s the type of holiday getaway you need to take at least once in...
11 Must Try Foods in Macedonia
Macedonia continues to spark interest across the globe as it’s a destination that still hasn’t been explored by many travellers. This makes it still a country that hasn’t been touched too much by the traveller...
Your Guide to the Best Oktoberfest Parties Around the World
There's no doubt that few nations know how to throw a party quite like Germany, and Oktoberfest is no exception. The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, draws over 6 million people a year to Munich,...
The Oktoberfest Diet: The German Foods You NEED to Try
The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, has just begun. The beer keg has been tapped and millions of enthusiasts in Munich are enjoying a cold stein filled with German brewed perfection. If you aren’t one...
7 Countries That Should Be On Your Fall Wish List
Between putting on that cozy sweater and consuming anything pumpkin spiced, fall is a favourite season around the world (I know it’s mine). What’s even better is discovering a new place while it’s in full...
7 of the Best Greek Islands to Visit: As Told By a Local
There are more than 6,000 islands spread across Greece. If you were to visit one every single day it would take you more than 16 years to explore them all, says Archimedes, ancient Greek inventor...
5 Reasons To Go To Croatia
With over a thousand islands and more than 6000 kilometers of coastline, Croatia is a paradise for sailors, snorkelers and swimmers alike. From the natural beauty of the country's impressive landscape to the centuries of...