Europe

Striking a rare balance between relaxed seaside living and urban sophistication, this sun-drenched destination makes an ideal base for exploring a glamorous stretch of coastline.

Framed by the Mediterranean Sea, this sun-soaked southern region blends dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and fertile landscapes with one of the richest histories in Europe.

If you’re visiting Portugal, then there is a good chance that you’re spending time in the city of Porto.

In the old days, Americans use to take a couple of years to make the Grand Tour of Europe. They had the right idea.

Situated on the River Main is the large city of Frankfurt, a major hub for finance and trade in Germany.

Set in the heart of Spain, this historic city is one of the country’s most rewarding destinations for culture lovers.

One of Milan’s most visited attractions sits behind a fairly unassuming brick façade in a quiet corner of the city center.

For many travelers, this historic city marks the emotional end of a long and meaningful journey.

Like its Nordic neighbours, Norway is consistently ranked among the most expensive countries in Northern Europe.

Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. High art and monuments are to be found everywhere around the country.

Home to majestic mountain ranges, captivating coastlines, and idyllic islands, Europe boasts some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth.

Naples is a whirlwind of an Italian city, with delicious street food, ancient history, Camorra connections and a huge volcano as a neighbour.

Once an industrial powerhouse, this energetic city has reinvented itself as a major cultural hub filled with creativity and character.

At first glance, the Scottish landscape is harsh: foreboding fortresses atop hills and cliffs, the desolate moors… But spend some time here and you’ll quickly realize Scotland has its own unique beauty: breathtaking highlands, craggy coastlines, and blue lakes and rivers just made for fishing.

Sometimes countries simply don’t live up to the picture on the postcard. Sometimes places become overdone and tired.