With about 6,000 islands total, the Greek Islands are very diverse. Each has its own unique coastal towns, wildlife, shopping, dining, and beaches - and the best way to visit is by ferry! Not sure where to begin? This guide has all the tips and tricks to starting your Greek island-hopping adventures via ferry.
As part of our ongoing interview series where we find out what inspires people to travel, we caught up with Taylor Herperger. She regularly blogs at Taylor on a Trip, where you can keep up with her adventures. Originally from Saskatchewan, Taylor then lived in Toronto before heading off on her long-term European jaunt. And now she lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta. So, let's find out what motivates her to travel and how she makes it work for her. What led you to start traveling? What motivated you to start exploring new places? I honestly don’t remember a time when I wasn’t traveling to some degree. Growing up, my parents made it a priority to take my younger brother and me on family vacations (a lot of Griswold moments were had), and so I was lucky to see a lot of Western Canada in my formative years. Then, when I was seventeen, I had my first overseas travel experience when I…
Need some help figuring out where to go this summer? This new ranking of cities shows the wide divide between the most expensive and cheapest travel destinations in Europe! While some cities are very pricey, others can be very affordable, and you might be surprised at some of the results. The ranking shows that many cities in Western and Northern Europe are predictably more expensive, while other cities in Eastern Europe are much lower in cost and can be quite affordable and accessible for many travellers. Even though Western Europe is generally more expensive, smaller and medium-sized cities can still be very affordable, and arguably provide the same level of entertainment, history, and culture of larger European cities. Check out the full list to see where your favorite city stands in the rankings!
London is, in many ways, iconic to travel in Europe. For many traveling outside the United States for the first time, London represents something attainable and less intimidating because of its similarities to culture in America, and is therefore a first pick for tourists who have never been outside the U.S. In fact, it was our first destination in Europe for the much same reason. Yet, traveling to London presents its own challenges. Namely, the amount of things you’ll want to do and see in London will be staggering. London is massive, and ten trips to this sparkling city wouldn’t be enough to fully uncover all there is to experience.
You know what will make your trip to Europe glorious this year? A scenic drive between Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia. Hard to believe the country caught up in a war two decades ago is now beckoning travelers with its Mediterranean streets, Adriatic coast, orange-clad homes, and surreal countryside.
While Scotland may not be the first place you think of for gorgeous beaches, you better think again. With long stretches of beautiful sands, perfect surfing conditions, and jaw dropping surrounding scenery, Scotland’s beaches offer the perfect summer escape. Here are the seven best beaches in Scotland that are definitely worth a visit.
When imagining the perfect vacation in Europe, it's hard for your mind not to wander to Italy. It's no surprise though, as Italy offers countless cities to visit, each featuring their own unique history, culture, and sights to see. What follows is a 7-day itinerary of the "Big Three” Italian cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice.
From stunning coastlines to winding mountain roads, Scotland's North Coast 500 offers some of the most incredible views of the country. The Scottish answer to Route 66, the North Coast 500 makes a full loop starting and ending with Inverness and working its way along the west, north, and northeast coasts. Based on my own road trip along the North Coast 500, I've put together a four-day itinerary that includes some of the best sights and hidden gems along the route.
Sometimes the desire to travel grabs you and never lets go. That's exactly what happened to Stephen after he took his first journey to a foreign country. His trip to Ireland sparked that flame inside that all travelers are familiar with. After that, he just didn't want to go home. So he took off again and started a travel blog and made his passion a priority. We asked Stephen to fill us in on some of the details about his life, how he travels, where he's been, and what motivates him to keep on going after so much time on the road.
Even though I now live in New York, Vienna will always be my home. Recently, I had the chance to return home and make a trip back to Vienna. Upon arrival, I quickly remembered all of the great things about it that I love, especially the food!