Share The Article Not Paris and its hordes of Eiffel Tower scammers. Not Rome with the jam-packed Historic Center and ornate fountains behind paywalls. Definitely not Barcelona. If their menacing graffiti is anything to go by, Catalans don’t even want you in their city, to begin with. Europe’s fastest-growing destination right now is a picture-perfect […]
Tag Archives: Medieval
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Jul
Share The Article Cobblestones, centuries-old tavernas, and a historic castle towering above it all: that’s the fairytale version of Europe most of us grew up dreaming about. These days, though, many of the continent’s biggest-name destinations come with overflowing bins, broken glass underfoot, and the uneasy feeling you should keep one hand on your wallet […]
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Jun
Jun
Share The Article Love it or hate it, Paris is without question one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Trust me, I’ve been living here for 5+ years now, and I’m yet to run out of breathtaking sights and flowery cafés to discover. There’s just one major downside—other than dealing with the hellish […]
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Jan
Jan
Share The Article We’ve all been there: you book a flight to Europe on a whim after spotting a dreamy cobbled town on Instagram that looks straight out of another era, only to find it’s anything but the storybook vibe you expected. Disneyland-like crowds that make public spaces unbearable, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers as you […]
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Nov
Share The Article If Mariah Carey blasting on repeat in every store and decked-out town squares weren’t clue enough, the holiday season has already kicked off in Europe, and the whole continent’s gearing up for the jolliest time of the year. However, before you go ahead and book your tickets to London or Paris again, […]
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Sep
Whether you’ve been there before or you’ve only seen the pictures, we can all instantly recognize it: a monumental red dome rising above a sea of ocher-colored buildings, a winding river spanned by a medieval bridge, and golden sunsets. Florence is like something straight out of a fairytale, and it’s no wonder that, for some, […]
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Sep
Sep
Even if you’ve never been to Spain before, we’re sure you’re already familiar with names like Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville. The Iberian country is one of the most-visited destinations in the world, yet surprisingly, tourists rarely stray off the beaten path, opting to spend their vacations lounging in the sun in Catalonia, or, if […]
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Aug
London is a bucket list destination for millions of Americans, and listen, we totally get it: who doesn’t want to risk a cheeky selfie with a red telephone box, stroll along the Thames riverfront, or witness the change of the Royal Guard with Buckingham Palace for a backdrop? The sad reality is, there are two […]
Travel Guide
Top 3 Lesser Known Medieval Cities In France Yet To Be Hit By Mass Tourism: As Chosen By A Local
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Jul
Jul
From Paris’ sparkling Eiffel Tower and romantic Montmartre, down to Marseille’s vibrant port and pastel-colored Panier district, France has countless historic wonders. I would know. Almost 5 years in of living in France, I’m an adopted French at this point, and I can’t imagine spending the rest of my days anywhere else. That being said, […]
Travel Guide
This Beautiful Medieval City Is One Of Europe’s Most Affordable Destinations This Summer
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Jul
Jul
Dreaming of cobble-paved Old Towns that have remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, soaring church spires that seem to touch the sky, and the kind of mouthwatering food you can hardly pronounce, let alone describe? Europe is surely at the top of your wish list this summer, and if we’re being honest, it’s the […]
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