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 Lovely Towns of Iceland
The Arctic Coast Way Akureyri is a beautiful fishing village in the northern part of Iceland. Its roots date back to the 9th century when Norse Vikings settled here.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
The Scottish Castle that Inspired Disney’s Film ‘Brave’
Inaccessible, except for one easy to defend path, the first time I saw it I exhaled. It literally took my breath away. Dunnottar Castle is spectacular
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Wander
Becoming Italian
Author's preface. There are a number of websites selling services to assist in the process of obtaining Italian citizenship by Jure Sanguinus. As I researched this article I noted that many had serious errors with respect to the requirements that must be met in order to qualify. Buyer beware, as with many things, the quality of information and help available online varies widely. Best option for things like this is to go directly to the source. In this case that is the government of Italy, and the best access point for that resource is your local Consulate General of Italy.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Wander
INSPIRING FAIRYTALES
I don't know if it is just me, but there is something that has always interested me and that is stories, and if I was to be more in-depth fairytale. I grew up with things like Snow White, Cinderella and of course, my favourite the Little Mermaid and I feel like if I had known what love was at the time, it would be compared to falling in love for the very first time.
By Rosalyn 4 years ago in Wander
Traveling Off the Beaten Path
The Isle of Man Sometimes after you have been traveling and seen all the usual landmarks and big cities it can be nice to go somewhere beautiful just to get away from the crowds and see some unusual things. You just might enjoy traveling to the Isle of Man which is situated between the coastlines of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales right in the middle of the Irish Sea.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
To Be Continued, continued
Hold your horses if, like me, you have horses, because the next decades all seem now, in retrospect, to fall together in a blur, a big, long, sometimes messy, but always heartening, blur.
By Marie McGrath4 years ago in Wander
MY TOP 5 FAVOURITE COUNTRIES IN EUROPE
Europe is a continent that has so much to offer. From the historical sites of Rome, France, and England to the natural beauty of Iceland or Scandinavia. Europe offers everything for everyone! I have travelled Europe extensively over the last 10 years and have decided on my top 5 favourite countries…
By Rosalyn 4 years ago in Wander
The Golden Circle of Iceland
The only thing wrong with our December trip to Iceland - besides the stress of the covid tests - was that it was too short. Our journey through the Golden Circle of Iceland could have lasted much longer than our brief day. But my husband and I have stories and memories of our time that will always live in our hearts and minds.
By Jennifer Christiansen4 years ago in Wander
If you are going to be stuck somewhere, at least it’s Italy right?
The title of this piece is something that I have heard now at least once a day since finding out that I tested positive for Covid-19 while abroad and how I am not handling it well.
By Blair Elizabeth 4 years ago in Wander
The Scottish Castle that Inspired Disney’s Film ‘Brave’
Inaccessible, except for one easy to defend path, the first time I saw it I exhaled. It literally took my breath away. Dunnottar Castle is spectacular. On the east coast of Scotland a few miles south of Stonehaven, the fortress sits perched on a rocky headland jutting into the North Sea.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Wander
LONDON – WHERE DID IT ALL START? AND DO YOU THINK IT IS STILL A GREAT CITY?
Unlike other historic cities such as Rome or Athens, where there is a clear mix of areas from distinctive periods. London’s sites and listed buildings are singular structures, in many cases constructed progressively by parts from countless different periods. Greater London covers over six hundred square miles, although, until the 17th century, London was largely jam-packed into a solitary square mile.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in Wander
A Little Ol’ Wine Drinking You and Me
“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food,” WC Fields. Right on WC although I’m not sure I’d have used the initials WC if it were me, especially at my time of life.
By Alex Markham4 years ago in Wander