
The countries and destinations found in Western Europe are some of the most popular in the world. But for every famous attraction in places like France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, there are dozens of smaller ones just waiting for you to come visit.

The countries and destinations found in Western Europe are some of the most popular in the world. But for every famous attraction in places like France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, there are dozens of smaller ones just waiting for you to come visit.
Bavaria has many tourist destinations, but there’s an interesting reason many visit Regensburg. While it may not be as famous as Munich or trend quite like Rothenburg ob der Tauber, people often come because it’s …
After noticing the town of Beziers on a previous trip through the South of France, en route to the incredible Carcassonne, I made sure to see it next time I was there. And I couldn’t …
With so many destinations awaiting tourists in France, many simply get overlooked. The South of France is jam-packed with marvellous cities and landscapes that require multiple trips to work through. It must be for this …
Food is often a driver for people to explore Spain, and nowhere is that more true than in San Sebastian. Known as Donostia in the Basque language, San Sebastian is one of the largest cities …
The more I see of Spain, the more I want to come back and explore even more. After visiting the coastal areas of Andalusia and the Galician city of Vigo, the area that next rose …
Umbria is a region of central Italy full of overlooked destinations, such as the small hilltop city of Orvieto. Even though I was visiting Orvieto in the winter month of January, the city’s brilliant scenery …
In all my travels through Portugal, few places compare with the visual splendour that you find when visiting Obidos. A small town in central Portugal, Óbidos is a delightfully scenic town on a hill wrapped …
When it comes to historical destinations in Sicily, the seaside city of Syracuse is hard to ignore. After all, it’s an ancient city with millennia of history to its name, and it’s not too harsh …
When planning a trip to Sicily, a common dilemma is deciding to start out from Palermo or Catania. These two large cities are the island’s main gateways, and both provide opportunities to try Sicilian food …
It’s interesting when you only know a place due to one very specific context. For me, The Hague was always associated with the International Court of Justice and stories regarding war criminals. Anything beyond that, …