Europe Travel Stories

Apr 18, 2018 • 7 min read

Road-tripping is one of the most liberating ways to travel – it's just you, your vehicle and the open road. Having said that, because it's just you, your…

Apr 11, 2018 • 6 min read

Food is a fundamental element in the travel experience – eating a local dish can evoke ancient traditions stirred into age-old recipes or bring to light…

Mar 13, 2018 • 6 min read

Kids love water parks. Adults do too. But after another ride down yet another plastic tube you might find yourself longing for something a little more…

Mar 1, 2018 • 7 min read

From detoxifying buddha bowls to artfully-layered, deconstructed burritos, bowl foods have come along way since soups and stews were the stock options…

Feb 27, 2018 • 5 min read

Hamburg’s culinary scene is ready for prime time and not only because it’s basking in more Michelin stars than ever before. The true soul of this city isn…

Feb 16, 2018 • 7 min read

Wine has long been a draw for travellers the world over, and we’ve all seen the recent rise in craft-beer tourism, but now travel in search of supreme…

Feb 13, 2018 • 5 min read

Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too.

Feb 8, 2018 • 6 min read

A sublime sunset view, a wild off-road adventure: these are the moments that turn our escapes into love affairs for a new locale. And while there may be…

Feb 6, 2018 • 6 min read

The word ‘archipelago’ comes from the Greek ‘arkhi’ (chief) and ‘pegalos’ (sea). Originally, it was a name only for the Aegean Sea, that island-speckled…

Jan 17, 2018 • 7 min read

Mention travelling to surf enthusiasts and the same places are bound to come up in conversation. Spots such as Oahu in Hawaii, Byron Bay in Australia and…

Jan 5, 2018 • 7 min read

Archeological records suggest that humans have been preparing and eating seafood for at least 165,000 years, and it’s safe to say we’ve gotten pretty good…

Dec 19, 2017 • 6 min read

Cities abound with sights, tours and activities for travellers to enjoy. But not all of them deliver an authentic experience, affording a real insight…

Nov 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Whether it be whispered pillow talk in darkened dorms or frenetic story swapping in communal kitchens, hostels are an essential port of call for the solo…

Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read

Whether you’re looking to splash cash or save on your stay, there are some extraordinary new places to lay your head in 2018. The only issue? The…

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Travel with your kids can broaden their understanding of other people and societies. Expand the whole family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Think you’ve seen it all? Refresh your bucket list with these incredible new openings and experiences coming in 2018.

Oct 9, 2017 • 6 min read

Do flying buttresses, art deco curves and Cor-ten make you weak at the knees? If architecture's your thing you'll appreciate just how much influence it…

Oct 3, 2017 • 8 min read

Got a bad case of the travel blues? Join us on a rainbow ride through some of Europe’s most luminous locales.

Sep 28, 2017 • 8 min read

Every traveller has their own definition of culture. Whether it has something to do with social customs and rituals or is inscribed into the local art,…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

In some parts of the world January means hunkering down and hibernating to avoid the chill, but elsewhere hotter climes mean the cultural offerings are…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

With a new year looming, the question on many travellers’ lips is: where shall I go... and when? And what better way to kick off the year than with a…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

With the new year ahead, new adventures beckon and this week animal lovers are in luck…