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.
Fotografiska: A Museum With Cocktails
The first thought on my mind when I checked out Fotografiska Berlin was, Where has this been all my life? This place changed my perspective of standing quietly and staring at paintings until your feet hurt when visiting art museums. I have never thought that I would ever find a place where I could sip a cocktail while admiring the world-class art by some popular as well as emerging artists around the globe.
By Savings24X76 months ago in Wander
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Sardinia
Castello di Aquafredda is located about 4 km from the center of Siliqua. It is among the most famous castles in Sardinia. The other name for this castle is Castello del Conte Ugolino della Gherardesca. This name refers to the same Ugolino, the Tuscan count who is mentioned in the Divine Comedy by Dante. He resided in this castle for years. Aquafredda refers to the spring that flows from the rocks on the hillside of the castle. Castello di Aquafredda sits atop a hill of volcanic origin in Siliqua.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Wander
Stanislav Kondrashov on Norway’s Cliffside House
This house does not simply sit on a cliff. It becomes part of the cliff itself. The Storfjord Cliff House in Norway is not a simple cabin and not a luxury villa. It is something in between—an object of architecture that feels as if it has grown directly from the rock.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 6 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 Journey6 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 Raisters6 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 Raisters6 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 Effel6 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 Raisters7 months ago in Wander
