Norway’s historic capital, Trondheim is an eccentric mix of forested hills, colorful warehouses and meandering waterways. Around each corner lies a section of the city as attractive…
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Hiking Mount Ijen Volcano on Java, Indonesia
Lying in east Java in Indonesia is a majestic volcano known as Mount Ijen. It’s famed for having the largest acid lake in the world. It gets…
17 Fun Things to Do in Gdansk, Poland
When it comes to European getaways, Gdansk in Poland might not be the first place you think of. But when you take a moment to understand its…
Best Time to Visit Dubrovnik: Month-by-Month Guide
The ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Croatia’s Dubrovnik is one of the most popular places to visit in all the Mediterranean thanks to its enchanting old town. Surrounded…
Best Time to Visit Prague: Month-by-Month Guide
Marvelously known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, Prague’s medieval old town really is a treat to amble about. Each year, millions of visitors come to…
16 Best Things to do in Gothenburg, Sweden
Sweden’s largest port town, Gothenburg, has a storied maritime past. Yet it’s the city’s modern transformation from old-school grit to cutting-edge that has landed it on the…
Best Time to Visit Vienna: Month-by-Month Guide
Delightfully known as the ‘City of Dreams’, Austria’s cultured capital Vienna is a lovely place to visit, full of amazing art, history, architecture and music. While both…
Best Time to Visit Athens: Month-by-Month Guide
While it is most known for its ancient ruins and archaeological sites, Greece’s capital Athens is also a modern, sprawling metropolis. A very vibrant place, its packed…
Best Time to Visit Munich: Month-by-Month Guide
One of the most popular cities to visit in Germany, Bavaria’s capital Munich has a marvelous altstadt to explore and many great churches, palaces and museums to…
A Walk Through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
With only images of the grand Sagrada Familia and tapas bowls milling in my mind, I arrived in Barcelona somewhat on a whim. Having done little to…