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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.

What to Do in Rome: 10 Best Sources
1. Tripadvisor Crowdsourced wisdom at its finest. Find what fellow travelers love most, from hidden trattorias to must-book tours, backed by millions of candid reviews.
By NGPNTN4 months ago in Wander
Everywhere My Faith Can Take Me
My Backpack, My Belief I used to believe that being a visibly Muslim traveler meant I had to shrink myself. Keep my head down.
By Shehzad Anjum4 months ago in Wander
7 Christmas Markets You Simply Can't Miss
Whether you count down to Christmas all year long or try to avoid the holiday rush as much as possible — once December arrives, there’s no escaping it. Cities light up, festive music fills the streets, and the scent of mulled wine drifts through the air. The best place to experience this magic? A Christmas market.
By Hidden World Journey4 months ago in Wander
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Italy
Aragonese Castle sits on the top of a volcanic rocky islet next to Ischia, connected by a causeway at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. It was built by Hiero I of Syracuse in 474 BC. In the mid-15th century the islet was connected to Ischia by a stone bridge, which replaced the previous wooden structure. On top of that, the castle walls were also fortified to defend the inhabitants from potential pirate raids.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
The Curious Case of Doel, Belgium
Tucked away along the River Scheldt in Belgium, just a stone’s throw from the Dutch border, lies one of Europe’s strangest villages: Doel.
By Hidden World Journey5 months ago in Wander
Transcendent Luxury Escapes
Travel, once a mortal errand, has alchemized into a numinous art—a prismatic rhapsody where luxury hotels stand as oracular citadels, radiant with rapture, serenity, and ineffable revelation. These are not shelters for the weary. They are constellations of the sublime—each facet a star, each gesture a liturgy, each vista a wound in time’s fabric. Villas that float like dreams above sapphire abysses. Palaces reborn from ancient bones, pulsing with modernity’s fire. These empyreal realms are not destinations—they are myths incarnate, hymns to the divine. Join us. Embark on a quest to abodes so radiant, they defy mortal ken until you stand, breathless, within their embrace.
By Umar Amin5 months ago in Wander
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Greece
Agios Nikolaos Fortress is located in West Crete and home to the Byzantine church of Saint Nicholas at Kiriakoselia. It was built in the 1400s to protect the port of Mandraki. The fortress dates back to the Venetian period in the 16th century. It includes an impressive lighthouse built in 1863 by the French Ottoman Lighthouse Society. At this location you can have amazing views of the ocean and see three windmills and a bronze deer statue.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
How Rome Almost Broke Me: My Agonizing Hunt for Coliseum Tickets. AI-Generated.
I arrived in Rome buzzing with a kind of cinematic energy. I had visions of Russell Crowe in Gladiator, of ancient senators in flowing togas, and a singular, burning goal: to stand inside the Coliseum. I imagined a profound, reflective experience, the weight of history settling on my shoulders. What I got instead was a brutal lesson in modern tourism and a close encounter with utter despair. I turned the corner into the Piazza del Colosseo and saw it—the queue. That’s not the right word. It wasn’t a queue. It was a multi-headed serpent of human misery, a sprawling, sweating beast of boredom and frustration snaking its way endlessly around the ancient amphitheater under the punishing Italian sun. My heart didn't just sink; it plummeted.
By Paris Effel5 months ago in Wander
Strolling through Beautiful Castles Montenegro
Bujovic Palace is located in the town of Perast. It is one of the finest architectural examples of the Renaissance era. The palace was built by Italian Giovanni Battista Fontana. The main facade of the place is home to a museum. Bujovic Palace has five balconies built in the Baroque style. The city museum displays exhibits that include portraits of famous seamen from Perast and arms, among other items, unique to this town.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
Top Reasons to Visit Schengen and Explore in 2025
The dream of traveling across Europe is a common one. In 2025, Schengen Zone will offer access to 29 countries with a single Visa. Schengen offers a wealth of opportunities to explore, from historic landmarks and cultural events to stunning natural wonders. Here are some of the reasons this year is a great time to explore Schengen.
By Paul Thompson5 months ago in Wander
Your Wallet on a Roller Coaster: A No-BS Guide to Disneyland Paris Tickets. AI-Generated.
Let's be real. Deciding to go to Disneyland Paris isn't just a trip decision. It's the start of a complex quest, and the final boss is the ticketing system. It's a calculated assault on your bank account.
By Paris Effel5 months ago in Wander
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Bulgaria
Asen’s Fortress The fortress is located in the Rhodope Mountains near Asenovgrad. The medieval castle sits atop a cliff overlooking the Asenitsa River. Asen’s Fortress is surrounded on three sides by sheer cliff drops. It dates from the Middle Ages and was renovated in the 13th century. The only surviving building is the Church of the Holy Mother of God, and it is still used as a Bulgarian Orthodox church.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander