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.

Carcassonne in January
When we think of the South of France, the things that often come to mind are sundresses in the sunshine, maybe a glaceby the river, at the very least the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival. However, this is not the case if, like me, you decide to visit in January.
By Giulia DL8 years ago in Wander
Budapest and My Heart
I don't think we realise just how much is out there. Beyond the walls of our houses and further than the streets that wind between our local shops. I don't think we realise - though sometimes we think we might - just how spectacular this world of ours is. We forget that places are there for us to fall in love with, just as people are. And like people, these towns and cities and countries capture your heart with their brilliant personalities and the romance between person and place begins.
By em8 years ago in Wander
Who Is Europe?
The question sounds strange, I know. You would expect a “What is Europe,” not such a personal pronoun—who. But the answer on how to identify Europe could be too simple, too strong the temptation to just define the Old Continent as the cradle of Western civilization and leave it at that. And certainly we can’t start from the EU, this messed up jumble of unrelenting bureaucracy and high hopes, to explain the present of countries that, despite their geographical proximity, have chosen to approach in very different ways this ambitious project of political and economic unification.
By Fabia Scali-Warner8 years ago in Wander
Kronborg
Having grown up attending performing arts groups and with a deep adoration for Shakespeare, Kronborg was one castle I simply had to visit. For those who are not aware this castle was the inspiration and setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
By Hayley Parker8 years ago in Wander
Paris’s Sacred Heart
As I reached the 299th step, my first thought was that I may never take a full breath again. My second, however, was that I had never in my entire life seen this exact shade of lavender. The sky stretched out across the horizon; a gentle blanket of gray woven with the warmest purple. Below us, Paris spread herself as far as I could see, rooftops and rush hour traffic bathed in the last glimmers of sun and the glow of streetlights. This vista felt removed from the chaos of the city, the faint horns of rush hour only audible in the lulls of the wind, the catcalls of passerby and the elbows of tourists a faint memory. Here, at the top of Sacré-Cœur, I completely understood how this massive cathedral got its name.
By Emily Harman8 years ago in Wander
Pretty in Pink - Getting My Ruby Latte Fill at Elan Cafe, London
Every now and then I see something online and decide I want to try it. Pink Lattes are one of those things. Being a lover of all things Pink, London, Coffee & Cake dates, and the chance to try something a little different, I couldn't pass up the chance to try a Ruby Latte from recently opened Elan Cafe.
By Sarah Katherine8 years ago in Wander
Tales of a Maldivian Girl in the United Kingdom
One of the many perks of traveling abroad as a tourist, a student, or whatever is the thrill of experiencing the new atmosphere, meeting new people and seeing different things. Well, at least for me; traveling to the United Kingdom as a student has been one of the best trips of my life and it had been life-changing. After 20 hours of traveling from the Maldives with two transits all by myself, I must say, it gave me self-confidence and drive. My transits in Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam gave me time to explore a bit and I enjoyed every second of it, and I was able to avoid getting lost and getting on the next plane on time.
By Sammie Ahmed8 years ago in Wander
10 Things to Do in Rome
Everyone knows that when you go to Rome, you must stop off at the Colosseum and the Pantheon. And then from there you might take a walk down Via del Corso and get your shopping in. Maybe visit the Vatican to see some of the most stunning Raffaello frescos and the Sistine Chappell of course.
By Giulia DL8 years ago in Wander
The Best Things About Denmark and Why You Should Visit
As a Dane, I feel at one point uniquely qualified to write about my homeland, but at the same time, I will admit that I have a pretty strong bias when it comes to describing Denmark.
By Mette Fisker8 years ago in Wander
Have You Ever Stood On an Active Volcano? I Have
In the Summer of 2017, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to travel to Sicily, Italy and the chance to climb an old crater on Mount Etna with my mum and younger sister.
By Bethany Rollinson8 years ago in Wander
Roubaix, Journey to the Edge of France
In a triangle of dark, industrial land, where ancient borders meander, sits the town of Roubaix, a place of shadows and darkness, of ghosts and drizzle. Neither Belgian nor fully French, Roubaix is a fascinating mix of Victorian, working class architecture and genteel fin de siècle grandeur, seeped in decline.
By Andrew Reid Wildman8 years ago in Wander
Best Way to Travel Europe!
I recently got to spend a summer travelling across Europe, during a Mediterranean cruise vacation. In my opinion, this is the best way to experience European culture—especially if it is your first time visiting. A Mediterranean cruise allows you to see a large part of Europe, in a small amount of time. You are quite literally waking up in a new country everyday. I really did get to experience a bit of everything—from sightseeing in cities, to relaxing on the beach, to incredible hiking excursions.
By CHRIS WONG VLOGS8 years ago in Wander