Europe

It’s easy to picture pillaging Vikings and scenic fjords when thinking about Norway.

If you’re looking for a beautiful and secluded destination to visit in central France, Auvergne is a great choice.

Stretching across a vast swathe of southern Portugal, this expansive region showcases an extraordinary variety of landscapes.

Planning a trip to Italy might be one of the most exciting things you ever do but, timing is everything, and everyone has an opinion about what’s perfect.

Although the word chateau is most often translated as castle in English it most often means palace or manor house in the French language.

Imagine yourself sitting on your hotel balcony, sipping your morning coffee while gazing at the Alps and valleys as far as you can see.

Small isn’t necessarily bad.

Throughout Germany, you can find incredible destinations full of amazing natural beauty, historical attractions, religious landmarks and interesting culture.

Once known primarily as an industrial powerhouse, this vibrant city has reinvented itself as one of northern Europe’s most exciting cultural destinations.

Lisbon, the capital and the largest city of Portugal, is no longer an under-the-radar tourist destination.

They’re rugged, scenic and starkly beautiful. Some have legendary monsters swimming in them.

Elegant shopping arcades, grand architecture, and a fast-paced modern energy give this city a very different feel from much of the rest of Italy.

There’s no shortage of cliché-ridden ideas about England: From double-decker buses, thatched cottages and country houses, cream teas, eccentric aristocrats and cold, grey and rainy weather.

While it is one of the most beautiful, romantic cities in the world, Venice’s huge crowds and high prices can sometimes make visiting a little less special.

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