Europe
Enjoy a change of pace and a decent night’s sleep with Europe’s most outlandish and original hotels.
The hills might be alive with the sound of music, but there’s plenty more to excite your senses in Austria. From skiing to running naked into hot springs to visiting the birthplace of Mozart, here’s how to enjoy 10 of your precious winter days in Austria. Days 1-4: Strap on the Skis There are… Continue reading 9 Days in Austria – Itinerary
Sometimes the hardest part about writing a story is thinking of its beginning. The beginning of a story should capture the readers’ attention. But it’s hard to decide where some stories even begin. Should I describe in detail the day our eyes first gazed upon of each other? Those brown eyes and his crooked smile… Continue reading Healing a Heartache along the Coast of Spain
I am standing there in my Keds shoes, covered in my Acne scarf, as the weather is getting colder. I’m holding tightly on my Macbook, waiting in line to order coffee. A bearded man with tattooed arms asks for my order. “A soy cappuccino with locally roasted espresso and some organic dark chocolate dusting on… Continue reading Stockholm’s Most Hipster Experiences
From France to Italy and Spain, our fashion-themed Europe tour takes travel fashionistas through three cities where fabulous footwear is all the rage. Renowned for their impeccable dress sense, Parisians, Barcelonans and Milanos know a thing or two about putting together an outfit. More often than not, this means starting from the bottom up. Here’s a… Continue reading Best Foot Forward: Shoe Shopping Guide to Europe
By Explorer Becky Wicks – “So, it’s basically salmon covered in sheep poo?” I asked my friend as we peered at the pink-packaged fish in a store called ‘Bónus’, which was ironically very expensive. “It’s not covered in poo. It’s just smoked in it,” he answered, tutting. “Good for the flavour.” We were in a… Continue reading Hunting down the Northern Lights in Iceland
Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I was born in such a magical place. I was born in a country covered in ice and snow. A country where wolves still run wild. And where you can travel for miles on end, companied with nothing but the purest of nature. Finland itself is a unique… Continue reading Go Explore the Finnish Lapland
We all love coffee, and nowhere is it more loved than in Italy, where coffee is a way of life. In Italy, you’ll find a bar (make that several) on every street, catering to people’s mid-morning, post-meal or late-afternoon coffee needs. However, unlike in most countries there’s no fanfare here, no fancy hazelnut Frappuccino with non-fat… Continue reading Milan: Where and How to Drink Coffee in This Fashionable City
By Explorer Helen Alexander | Holidays are all about treating yourself. If you’re planning to splurge while visiting the Spanish capital Madrid, then grab your euros and follow my guide to the best places to buy locally made clothes, handcrafted accessories and vintage homewares, not to mention a few stops to pick up souvenirs and snacks along… Continue reading A Savvy Guide to Shopping in Madrid, Spain