Europe

Breisach am Rhein is often referred to as the gateway to the Black Forest because of its location on…

Explore the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, from the iconic landmarks of Paris to …

Switzerland has 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are as magnificent as they are diverse. Nine of …

I’ve created a listing of UNESCO sites in Germany for you to compare and see which sites you might w…

The Netherlands has a long and rich cultural history. Despite its small size, the Netherlands boasts…

In production since at least 1799, this classic German scent has adorned the wrists of men and women…

In Cologne, a little race of creatures called Heinzelmännchen, came out at night after the humans we…

The highest concentration of castles is in Germany’s 40-mile-long Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESC…

Because allied forces chose to avoid hitting the Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral survived World War II …

Perched high atop a steep hill overlooking the town of Braubach, Marksburg is the best surviving exa…

The grandeur of Cologne’s grand Gothic Kölner Dom draws crowds from around the world on a daily basi…

Oberwesel has a long history, dating back to 50 AD. The Celts settled here, and under the Romans, Ob…

The museum tells the story of chocolate making in Cologne and then moves on to tell how chocolate is…

Cologne is Germany’s oldest city dating back to the Roman era in 50 BC and, for centuries, the city …

The Domaine du Daley was founded in 1392, making it the oldest commercial entity in Switzerland. It …

Switzerland isn’t much different from other countries in Europe but there are a few things to know t…

I purchased a new fountain pen while on our Viking Rhine Getaway cruise. Nothing fancy — the Lamy Sa…

Since their launch in 2012, the Viking Longships have received great acclaim for their state-of-the-…

Our Viking Rhine Getaway cruise extended to take in the pure mountain air of Zermatt, at the foot of…

Heidelberg is one of the most romantic towns in Germany. Its colorful streets, university atmosphere…

Zermatt has everything one hopes to see on a trip to Switzerland. Chalets, rocky mountains, glaciers…

In this article, I will share some tips for getting great photographs of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, …

Switzerland’s hidden gem, Geneva, is one of its most picturesque cities. Located in the shadow of th…

Helmut Lutz created a striking statue of a bronze bull seemingly bursting through the bricks of Cath…

In this post, you’ll find everything you need to plan a trip to Schwarzwald, from planning your itin…

The Anne Frank House museum contains the diary Anne Frank kept during her long days in hiding. It is…

Strasbourg is part German, part French, and part medieval village, part modern European powerhouse. …

Kinderdijk is known for its iconic 18th-century windmills – probably the most famous and most photog…

Opened in 2009, this unique Amsterdam museum is one of several satellite exhibition centers of the f…

Discover one of the Netherlands’ best artists, Vincent van Gogh, on a tour of the Van Gogh Museum! R…

Amsterdam has a fascinating history and is part of the reason this city is on so many travelers’ buc…

Planning your visit to the Rijksmuseum and deciding what to see there can be a bit challenging. Here…