Explore Europe’s most unusual, hidden, and fascinating places. From fairy-tale villages and dramatic coastlines to mysterious ancient sites, surreal landscapes, abandoned towns, and quirky architectural wonders — discover the strange, beautiful, and lesser-known destinations that make Europe unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip or exploring the continent’s remote corners, this guide highlights Europe’s most unique, unusual, and breathtaking spots.
The Mediterranean region is one of the most beautiful and varied in the world. With so many different countries and cultures, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The climate is perfect for spending time outdoors, and the scenery is breathtaking. The Mediterranean is the ideal destination if you are looking for a place to…
Unique art and style, delectable cuisines, breathtaking natural beauty, and more make Italy the ultimate vacation destination. One visit to the Alps-dominated country is never enough- it will leave you craving for more. Fortunately, getting around Italy has been made easier by the country’s superb infrastructure. There are plenty of trains and buses ferrying travelers…
A trip to Italy is on the bucket list of virtually every avid traveler. Seasoned travelers will happily tell you that Italy is so much more than Rome, Milan, and Venice. Some of Italy’s smaller, more rugged towns and outdoor spaces offer an authentic, captivating experience that every adventure lover will cherish for all time….
To the untrained eye, Skellig Michael—a small, rocky island in Ireland which rises dramatically from the sea—appears to be uninviting and uninhabitable. Irish historians will happily tell you that Skellig Michael is in fact the site of one of Ireland‘s most celebrated monasteries. Beginning in the 6th century, austere Irish monks risked everything to painstakingly…
Everyone has heard of the canals and gondolas of Venice, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Surprisingly few people have heard of an ancient town in southern Italy called Matera which is known for its cave dwellings, Roughly 9,000 years ago, a group of Paleolithic settlers built cave dwellings in Matera’s…
Since 2010, Sweden‘s eco-conscious Treehotel has allowed guests to leave their worries in the city and retreat to a lush forest in the Swedish Lappland which features several striking “cabins”—including a silver UFO which is often shrouded in fog. The latest addition to the Treehotel is an ultra-modern glass cube which is covered with hundreds…
Europe is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, and it’s not hard to see why. The continent has everything, from sunny beaches to snowy plains. If you intend to visit Europe this year but don’t have a large budget, you will be pleased to know that that’s not going to stop you. Europe…
Spend a Semester or Year in a German University City There are plenty of university cities in Germany, and study abroad opportunities for students of German and other subjects abound. Learn more about studying in Germany. Since Germany is home to some of the oldest universities in the world, the cities in which they are…
