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Choosing an international holiday destination for the entire family requires more than finding beautiful places to visit. Parents usually look for comfortable accommodation, convenient transportation, family-friendly attractions, and activities that children and adults can enjoy together. Georgia is an appealing choice because it combines scenic mountains, historic towns, welcoming local culture, delicious food, and outdoor experiences. Its mix of natural beauty and cultural attractions makes it
Germany is a destination that changes its character with every season. Spring brings colourful gardens and pleasant city walks, summer opens up lakeside escapes and outdoor festivals, autumn transforms historic towns with golden foliage, and winter creates a festive atmosphere through traditional Christmas markets.
For Indian travellers looking for a European holiday, Germany offers a combination of historic architecture, modern cities, scenic countryside, cultural attractions and efficient tran
When London rain sets in, I head to South Kensington. Two of the city's great museums stand almost side by side on Cromwell Road, both free to enter, and you can reach them without getting wet: a pedestrian tunnel runs from South Kensington station straight to their doors.
The V&A
Walk in through the main entrance and look up. The rotunda holds a huge chandelier of twisted blue and green glass by the American artist Dale Chihuly, and it is the best free welcome of any museum I know. From there t
Shqip, the language spoken in Kosovo as well as neighboring Albania, is a unique branch of the Indo-European language family, written with Roman lettering and unrelated closely to any other modern language except for more recent loan words like muze/muzeu, hotel, restorant, and universitet). And for visitors, here´s a handful of essential Albanian words and phrases:
Hello - përshëndetje (pronounced "per-shen-DET-yeh")*
Hi (informal) - tung ("toong")
Goodbye - mirupafshim ("meer-oo-PAHF-sheem
Photos: David Paul Appell unless otherwise noted
Well, well, Shqipëria is back in the news these days - and not just because it´s become somewhat fashionable as a destination in recent years. I´d been intrigued by this very singular country for many years, since a freelance editing gig for a major U.S. travel guidebook publisher, which in 1993 handed me an assignment to work on its next Eastern Europe edition – with a very small section on this quirky little land of 2.75 million in the Balkans
Traveling with a four-legged friends no longer necessarily means sacrificing comfort, convenience, or adventure. In many destinations, dogs are welcome in hotels, restaurants, public transportation, and even tourist attractions. Some countries have gone particularly far in making four-legged visitors feel at home.
I´ve looked into the issue and come up with six selections, all European, reflecting the continent's combination of pet-friendly hospit
Giuseppe Milo
There’s something universally charming approximately a sundown – it’s a reminder of the splendor in transitions, the herbal ebb and waft of time, and the promise of a brand new day. From golden sands to mountain peaks and bustling towns, some places around the sector offer views that turn sunset-watching into an unforgettable experience. Here are a number of the most beautiful locations where sunsets take center stage, painting skies in enchanting colors, that lets you sit back an
What shoulder season buys you
Shoulder season is the stretch between the quiet winter months and the summer peak. In Southern Europe that usually means late April through early June, and again from mid-September through October. The weather is generally settled, the days are long enough to fill, and the main sights keep normal hours. The exact dates matter less than the pattern: demand has not yet reached its yearly high.
Summer is the weaker choice for most trips here, and the reasons are prac
For anyone with a sweet tooth, this Alpine country is nothing short of a dream come true. Famous worldwide for its exquisite chocolates, creamy pastries, and other delightful desserts, Switzerland is not just about breathtaking landscapes and snow-capped mountains—it’s also about indulging in some of the finest treats the world has to offer.
The Legendary Swiss Chocolate
No discussion about Swiss sweets is complete without chocolate, which has earned a global reputat
Zurich is often associated with luxury hotels, expensive restaurants, and high living costs, but that does not mean a family trip has to be unaffordable. With some planning, you can enjoy the city’s historic streets, beautiful lakefront, parks, and family-friendly attractions while keeping daily expenses under control. If you are planning Zurich with a family, choosing the right accommodation, transport and activities can make a noticeable difference to your overall budget.
Choose Accommodation
Europe is often associated with expensive city breaks, luxury hotels, and crowded tourist attractions. But traveling around the continent does not always have to be expensive. There are still many destinations where travelers can enjoy beautiful landscapes, interesting culture, good food, and memorable experiences without spending the same amount they would in some of Europe's most famous capitals.
From the Balkans to Southern Europe, several countries offer excellent value for travelers who want
Split is one of those rare destinations that feels almost too good to be true. Warm Adriatic waters, ancient Roman architecture, fresh seafood, and a buzzing nightlife scene all packed into one coastal city on the Dalmatian coast. Whether you are planning your first trip to Croatia or returning for another unforgettable summer, Split deserves a top spot on your itinerary. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to plan the perfect sunny getaway to this stunning Croatian gem
This ancient country, with its breathtaking islands, rich history, and warm Mediterranean climate, is a dream destination for travelers with many varied tastes, wants, and needs. Just a sampling: fascinating ancient ruins in Athens, Crete, Delphi, Epidaurus, and Mycenae; the otherworldly clifftop monasteries of Meteora; the spectacular vistas of Santorini; gorgeous beaches and charming villages on countless other islands; the fabulous food and Byzantine history of Thessaloniki; and buzzing nig
Tucked in the Caucasus between Eastern Europe and western Asia, this country of 10.3 million - the size of the U.S. state of Maine and just a bit larger than Scotland - offers a fascinating blend of cultures, architecture, landscapes, and cuisine that feels both familiar and refreshingly different, combining Silk Road towns and caravanserais, medieval Islamic architecture, the dramatic Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea landscapes, mud volcanoes, and an unusually cosmopolitan capital.
Spanish food doesn't really exist as one cuisine — it's a patchwork of regional traditions shaped by geography, history, and centuries of local pride. Ask someone from the Basque Country and someone from Andalusia what "Spanish food" means, and you'll get two very different answers. For travelers who want to plan a trip around eating well, understanding that regional split matters more than any single restaurant recommendation.
Why Region Matters More Than Restaurant
A tapas crawl in Seville loo
Ever dreamt of being part of a crazy food fight with thousands of people throwing ripe tomatoes at each other — all in good fun? Welcome to La Tomatina, Spain’s most iconic and colorful street festival, where getting messy is the whole point!
Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the small Valencian town of Buñol — a half-hour drive or 50-minute train ride from Valencia city — transforms into a red sea of joy, laughter, and tomato pulp. People from all over the world gather here t
Dmitrij Rodionov
Just a half hour by car or around 40 minutes by train from Lisbon, this municipality of roughly 386,000 residents feels a world apart. Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra de Sintra, its historic old quarter, has long been a retreat for kings, nobles, and wealthy merchants seeking relief from the summer heat of the Portuguese capital. Most of Sintra today consists of modern residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and former villages that have gradually become
Of the United Kingdom´s four constituent nations, perhaps the least known is this small, scenic slice of Britain´s west coast - which also happens to be the nation whose native language (in this case, tongue-twisting Welsh Gaelic) is still most widely spoken - by nearly a third of the population. And while the other British nations´ capitals London, Edinburgh, and Belfast also get more attention (and visitors), the Welsh capital Cardiff is a delightful city of some 384,000 where Wales´ breatht
This is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with attractive and picturesque views of landscapes, historic towns, and cities across the country attract tourists and visitors alike. From breathtaking mountain slopes to the cultural ferment of the cities to the calm, lovely lakes and villages, There are so many great places in Switzerland that I think it is necessary to introduce the most outstanding of them here:
Zurich: Switzerland’s Largest City
With a population of around 41
