I just spent a whole day exploring one of Europe’s poorest countries, where there are no shimmery Eiffel Towers, Mediterranean sunsets, or wide leafy boulevards lined with designer shops – and I almost couldn’t believe I was still on the same continent. Comprising Southeastern Europe, the Balkan Peninsula is officially home to 12 nations, which…
Ireland Named Europe’s Best Travel Destination – Here’s Why So Many Americans Love It
or the ninth year in a row, Ireland has been crowned Europe’s Best Travel Destination at the annual Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards. It beats off strong competitors – with Greece, Italy, and Croatia, to name a few – but what is it about this chilly insular nation that has got sun-loving Americans so infatuated…
Spain Is Now Europe’s Rail Capital: Here’s How To Get Around On Its Train Network
The world’s most populated country, China, holds the title for the world’s largest network of high-speed railways (around 23,500 miles), but you might be surprised by which country takes the second spot – Spain. Representing over 10% of China’s network, the country has just added a third fast train operator to its system, which has…
Europe’s most festive cities for a magical Christmas
Cities around the world transform into festive wonderlands during the Christmas season, and the cities in Europe are among some of the most impressive. But this leaves the problem of trying to decide which ones to head to when planning a festive weekend getaway! Which cities should be at the top of your Christmas list…
Impressive growth for Europe’s hotels
Pulse Report data shows hotel bookings in Europe are ahead of 2019 figures through to the end of the year, with Christmas data looking particularly promising for Europe’s city destinations. The latest edition of the Duetto Pulse Report, which tracks forward-looking hotel performance data from September 2022 and compares it with August 2022, same time last year…
6 Of Europe’s Most Affordable Ski Destinations This Winter
As winter approaches, many travelers are gearing up to book their next ski vacation but are finding themselves priced out at many of the popular U.S. and European destinations. Inflation, energy prices, and economic uncertainty are driving up costs and making an already expensive activity unaffordable to many. With the soaring strength of the U.S.…
New High Tech Sleeper Trains Launching Soon In Europe’s Top Destinations
With the generalized chaos affecting airports in Europe, the popularity of trains in the continent has soared to new heights. After countries like Germany and Spain slashed fares to promoted train ridership this summer, a new trend started emerging: that of overnight journeys, and now there’s even a new high tech sleeper train launching. Unlike…
Albania Is No Longer Europe’s Best Kept Secret After It Goes Viral On TikTok
Albania is gaining more popularity among travelers lately, all thanks to TikTok where many of its hidden gems have gone viral. While this is great news for the local economy, set to benefit from the influx of tourists, it can also turn the seemingly untarnished Balkan nation into yet another one of Europe’s tourist dumps.…
