europe

Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.

The Eternal City
Just over a year ago, I went on a trip to Rome with a few friends and can honestly say it is the most amazing city I have ever seen. Since the times of the Ancient Republic, Rome has been nicknamed the ‘Eternal City’ as it was believed that no matter what happened throughout the years, Rome would always stand - I am extremely grateful that it has.
By Patrick Connell8 years ago in Wander
Rome Alone
No one finds themselves. That’s not why we travel. You’re right there, where you always were. But sometimes a foreign sun can show you to yourself in a different light, the veins of quartz that shine in the flashlight’s blue beam as we make our way through the cave. To see yourself through the eyes of a stranger, even for half a second, is to confront an enigma.
By Ryan Frawley8 years ago in Wander
A Week by the Beach
I'm super-fortunate that my Aunty Jean and Uncle Mike (who live in Cardiff) own a flat in Denia — a Spanish coastal town between Valencia and Alicante.
By Gareth Johnson8 years ago in Wander
72 Hours in Belgium
To celebrate finishing my studies, I decided to take the last of my student loan cash and spend it on a last-minute summer trip. My sister was studying abroad in Rotterdam so the plan was to hang out there for a few weeks, but we decided to hop on a Flixbus (an absolute godsend for any budget-minded travellers) and head on over to Belgium for a few days.
By Amy Jane Smith8 years ago in Wander
Beaches, Beer and Burgers: A Weekend in Belgium
I love holidays by the sea. As well as the benefits that a good dose of sea air (and some sunshine) brings, there’s something about being by the coast that makes me feel at home and relieves the stresses and strains of the busy life I lead. There’s a trick, though, to finding a good seaside resort that isn’t overcrowded to the point of not allowing you room to move or having to face lengthy queues for food and drinks.
By Michelle Ulyatt8 years ago in Wander
Polesden Lacey
The highlights of the heritage are stunning Edwardian interiors throughout the fabulous building. Polesden Lacey is a Regency house that's been transformed into an Edwardian mansion; this mansion, as well as a wide array of formal rooms decorated with the works of Raeburn and Reynolds as well as other famous artists, was decorated by brewery heiress Mrs. Ronald Greville.
By Lizzy Arrow8 years ago in Wander
Dining Through Time
Roman air always seems so very full. Not just from the breeze rising from the hot ground, but full of history and stories that whisper about your ankles as you cross the cobbles. A gelato, while we wait, won’t hurt? Surely? We tell ourselves, our eyes widening, as we look over the rainbow of options available. We sit on a wall, older than our imaginations, swinging our dusty feet over the swarms of tourists below.
By Nina Mataz8 years ago in Wander
To Yorkshire with Love
Yorkshire offers a variety of attractions to the pedestrian historian. The county's lineage is full of Vikings and Romans, Normans and Tudors. Whatever era strikes your fancy there is something for everyone. I, myself, am a literature nerd and knew that no excursion to the North would be complete without visiting the Brontë Parsonage.
By Gina Mallonee8 years ago in Wander
Cold Jitters – Inside Rome’s Unique Ice Bar
Rome is home to some of Europe’s top nightlife. From the Gilda in downtown Rome to the Akab in the more rural area of the city, the after hours scene in Italy’s capital is as diverse as they come. However, one bar, in particular, is going to the opposite degree in order to waver attention.
By Uly Spitts8 years ago in Wander
My Summer Vacation at the Yugoslav Cheapo Film Festival. Top Story - August 2017.
"The problem with Serbia," my friend Danilo told me, smiling over his beer, "is that here you know everything, but you can do nothing." I couldn't argue with him — six weeks before the fall of Milosevic, Danilo had only this to go on: he made short films, he read Noam Chomsky, he knew the names of obscure American comic-book writers, and last year his grade-school crush had her head blown off by a NATO bomb.
By Ari Gold8 years ago in Wander
Liverpool, Birkenhead, and the Mersey
Liverpool is a world city, famous for its port, native wit, football, music, and culture. Birkenhead is essentially part of the same city, although (like Buda and Pest) separated by a river (the Mersey in this case) It is, nevertheless, connected by two tunnels, the ferry, and a unique culture.
By Kevin McClintock8 years ago in Wander
Cambridge
Cambridge is referred to as the City of Perspiring Dreams. The Varsity Cambridge University is big, small, old, modern, stupid and clever — all at the same time. Ancient traditions exist alongside innovation; solitary thinkers burn the midnight oil, while others attack each other with pokers. It's that kind of place.
By Kevin McClintock8 years ago in Wander