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.

Touring Tuscany: Where To Go And What To Do
Tuscany is a historic Italian province which showcases the very best of Italian culture, architecture, food, and wine. Its strategic location on the West coast has meant that it has been colonised many times under many rulers, first by the Roman empire in 351 BC to the Napoleonic empire in 1808.
By Alexander Belsey4 years ago in Wander
Jolly Jaunt to Edinburgh
We arrived in Edinburgh to be greeted largely by sun. In fact, it largely stayed this way while I was there. Apart from when it didn’t - 5/10 minute periods of the heavens opening when only a minute ago you were practically sunburnt. But hey, that’s the UK for you. I’m typing this on the train home right now and if I look to my right I see glorious sunshine, where as on my left it’s pouring.
By Matty Long4 years ago in Wander
10 things to know about Denmark
So here are a few things I have had to clear up over the last 5 years and some bonus information. Is Denmark really one of the happiest places in the world? Well, we do have free healthcare, get paid a livable wage, and have 6 weeks of paid vacation every year. Not to mention maternity/paternity leave for 12 months. Getting paid to go to college. Solid infrastructure. Oh, and we have relatively low expectations of life and a lot of happy pills (antidepressants). We don’t get much sun during half of the year.
By Anne Pedersen4 years ago in Wander
It is worthwhile to visit Italy's volcanoes
Significant volcanic activity can be seen on the Apennine Peninsula and surrounding islands. In Italy, there are four active volcanoes (including the Ferdinandea undersea volcano), eight dormant volcanoes, and four extinct volcanoes, with two more entities whose condition is unknown. Although some pose a serious hazard, their beauty makes it impossible to ignore them.
By James Eric Beck4 years ago in Wander
The Blue Blooms of Belgium
The arrival of spring is in itself incredibly beautiful. The weather gets pleasant, trees grow green, and nature invites colors once again. Similarly, when spring arrives in Hallebos - The Blue Forest - in Belgium, colors come knocking. But the only colors that are allowed entry are green and blue. New green leaves arrive on the branches of the deciduous trees of the forest and bluebells bloom on the forest floor, turning it completely blue. And this is indeed a sight worth witnessing.
By Kaumudi Singh4 years ago in Wander
Exploring England: 10 Things To Do In Berkshire
If you're looking for an amazing and diverse place to visit in England, look no further than Berkshire. This county is home to a wealth of attractions, activities, and events that are sure to keep you entertained for the entirety of your stay.
By Kristianne Chai4 years ago in Wander
Budget train travel in Europe with cheap train tickets
A budget train traveling in Europe, with Cheap Train Tickets, is a great way to travel cheaply and save money. “Sometimes it’s not about the expenses, but rather the method of managing and saving the money”
By Oliver Williams4 years ago in Wander
Lucky Charms for Rent
Our story starts on a day like any other. Only I'm buying Lucky Charms to pay for my rent in Germany. Come June 25th, I wont be in the United States anymore. From the beginning, I wanted to document what my travels would look like. The sprawling nature of what it would take to study abroad escaped me.
By Minte Stara4 years ago in Wander
A Windy Arrival in Windermere
Returning to the Lakes The Lake District in Cumbria is home to the world’s many beloved authors including Beatrix Potter (Peter Rabbit), Arthur Ransome, famous poet William Wordsworth and his beloved sister Dorothy, and John Cunliffe (Postman Pat).
By Chloe Gilholy4 years ago in Wander
Writing, Planning
I have very much been all over the place - I've quit my job - I seem to have closed myself off - I feel completely and utterly lost. Yet rather than overthinking about some random interaction, I had with someone on a train or drunk texting my ex-boyfriend I have decided on a third option - writing. Now, this blog started as a travel blog and in all honestly, it very much is still a travel blog, but it is also a space place for me to express my views and deal with the things currently going on in my life. Writing might not always be my first choice, but it does make me feel better. It gets out all the unspoken emotions and I can see them in print - I can see how upset, sad, angry and frustrated I've been over the past few months and I can let it all out because the other option is hiding in my bed and crying like the world is ending, and it's not and I really shouldn't be doing that at twenty-six years old.
By Rosalyn 4 years ago in Wander
You should go to Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle and Gardens was the highlight of my Ireland trip. It was built nearly 600 years ago and millions still come to see it today. I didn’t know much about it, but I always like visiting historic buildings and castles in particular. I’ve been staying at Cork for a few days as it’s my stepdad’s birthday. His dad was born in this city, so it’s a close place to his heart. I hadn’t been to Ireland since I was 7 on a ferry trip to Dublin.
By Chloe Gilholy4 years ago in Wander
At the Titanic Memorial in Cobh
Many have heard of the famous 1997 film. It’s been over 110 years since the ship tragically sunk which claimed the lives of over 1500 people. Cruise ships nowadays can be bigger than the Titanic now, but at the time it was one of the biggest ships in the world. It’s still one of the greatest tragedies before both world wars.
By Chloe Gilholy4 years ago in Wander