When visiting Europe, there are the typical experiences, the not-so-typical ones (i.e. visiting any of the 10-not-so-obvious European cities on our recent list), and then the truly unusual (renting the entire country of Liechtenstein, anyone?). For our nine unusual European experiences, we've scoured the continent...
Europe is an epicentre for tourists in the summer. Visitors flock to all the typical sites to soak in the sun and the historical architecture. Cities like Paris, Berlin, and Vienna are on everyone’s check-lists, making the destinations all the more crowded and expensive. Silently...
One-half of the self-governing Trentino-South Tyrol region, this province in the north of Italy is a fascinating blend of Italian and Austrian culture. Part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918, the region was then annexed by Italy and received its autonomy in 1972. Today, South Tyrol is one...
First of all, let’s set things straight: the “obvious” cities to visit in Europe—think London, Paris, Rome, even Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona—are obvious for a reason. They contain some of the world’s best museums, they’re packed with iconic landmarks, and they do make you feel like...
The red, white, and blue is all set. The fireworks are purchased, the streamers are hanging on the patio, and the star-spangled banner is flying proudly in the wind. It’s the one day of the year when the donkey and elephant agree on something and...
As a woman traveler I find it very important and fulfilling to network in cities that I’ve never been. It helps me find inspiration for my business and it expands my constantly growing network of friends and colleagues. Relationships are essential for personal and professional...