Europeans were first lured to explore the oceans of the world centuries ago. Many countries and cultures have grown prosperous economies since then in ports built on the efforts of these first inspired sailors. Today, curious travelers are tempted to explore the history, industry and scale of Europe’s fascinating port cities. Erasmus Bridge is just […]
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I visited Normandy to see the beaches where my grandfather fought during WWII. Throughout my childhood, my grandfather told me about the Second World War. At first, I only heard snippets of information—a mention here, a reference there. Perhaps he thought I was too young to hear about such violent history. As I reached my […]
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I wanted to discover Europe’s outdoors at opposite ends of the continent—I chose Sweden in the north and Italy in the south. It was the sound of splashing that woke me up—that alongside the occasional snort or playful whinny. I thought to myself, what could that possibly be? Curious, I unzipped my tent, which I had pitched […]
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Europe is the home to a myriad of remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which connect visitors to the past in the most tangible of ways. Whether it’s a grand palace, a historic city center, an ancient monastery, or a Roman aqueduct, Europe has them all. What’s more, soon they will be ready to welcome historically […]
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Like many other people around the world, I spent time in school studying Europe’s ancient theater traditions. The great tragedies and comedies the Greeks created, and the beautiful, outdoor amphitheaters they built to stage these plays, sparked my imagination for many years as a child. When I finally got to travel to Europe as a […]
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Do you have an itch to explore Europe’s history in a unique way, to eschew to well-trod destinations and instead dive into unknown, exciting waters? We have a suggestion for you. Use Europe’s religious history as an entry-point. You may be thinking—but I’m not a religious person. That’s ok! Whether or not you follow the […]
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If you ever found yourself strolling on a summer’s day through the center of Łódź, Poland, one of the country’s biggest cities and a former industrial hub, you would notice something striking—on seemingly every third or fourth block, a talented artist has created a remarkable work of street art. On Sienkiewicza Street number 18, for […]
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Have you ever flipped through old family records, perhaps a book of photographs, or a diary your forebearers left behind? Has the history of your family ever piqued your interest? Perhaps a cousin or aunt has traced your family roots back several generations so that you can see the names and dates of birth of […]
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When my companions and I woke up in our warm cabin, perched on a hill, overlooking the dense green of pine, fir and oak trees, I was brought back to the moment when I read a line that inspired me to organize this trip to Europe: “Only places where you have been by foot are […]
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Through books, movies and television series, Europe of medieval times is known to so many of us. We are familiar with the knights in hand-forged armor, the fast and nimble horses that took these men into battle, and the great castles that once offered shelter to kings, queens, and royal courts. We can even recognize […]
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