Travelling Europe

Airportag: The Coolest Travel Shirts on the Web

SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a

The following branded content post is brought to you by Airportag. As a new brand ambassador for this company, I’m excited to introduce these...

AK Monthly Recap: November 2015

SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a

This month, I went back to my roots — back to Southeast Asia, back to Thailand, back to Bangkok. In that picture above, I’m wearing the blue...

My Best Travel Moments of 2015

SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a

Every year, I like to take stock of the best travel moments of the year. This year had PLENTY! I visited 21 countries in total, a number I doubt to...

My Worst Travel Moments of 2015

SOURCE: Adventurous Kate | DATE: n/a

You can’t have the bad without the good! Every year (and every month!) I like to write about the bad moments along with the good ones because I...

Pope John Paul II Celebrates Christmas One Last Time

SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog | DATE: n/a

Merry Christmas! To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras and behind-the-scenes notes from Rick Steves’ European Christmas. A highlight...

Get to Know Outdoorsy Slovenia

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

I have to be honest, Slovenia was not always on my list of places to visit. I simply didn’t know much about the country. But, I did end up...

The Ghost of Van Gogh: A Tour through Arles and Saint Remy

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

I rested my hands against the windowsill of van Gogh’s bedroom in the Maison de Santé Saint-Paul, an asylum in Saint-Rémy, and peered out at...

Five Secret Treasures of Italy’s Cinque Terre

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

“We used to be a series of fishing villages, but we weren’t founded by fishermen. We are known for our beautiful landscapes, but we have more to...

Burano: Italy’s Most Colorful Island

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

As Venice gets overrun by day trippers from mid-morning to late afternoon, smart travelers escape to Burano, Murano and a couple of other islands in...

Six of the Sunniest European Winter Destinations

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

Let’s take a look at some of the most desirable, sought after and sunniest European winter destinations. Those accustomed to stunning sunsets...

Where to Find Scandinavia’s Unique Hotels

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

Lets take a look at a few of Scandinavia’s unique hotels. Accommodation across the world has come a long way in recent decades: with the rise of...

Lanzarote: An Island to Match Your Travel Interests

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

The Spanish island of Lanzarote forms part of the beautiful Canary Islands. Boasting hilly regions and a coastline teeming with wildlife, visitors...

Northern Sweden: Out and Around the ‘Riverina of Norrland’

SOURCE: Europe Up Close | DATE: n/a

Does it get much more spectacular than Northern Sweden? Boasting a wilderness of vast natural wonder, ultra clean air and a year-round bounty of...