No trip to Bavaria could be complete without a visit to Neuschwanstein, a 19th century palace built in the Romanesque Revival style. Once the summer home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Schloss Neuschwanstein is also the inspiration for the famed Disney castle. The beautiful structure looks like ...
There’s so much more to Spain than just pretty beaches: visit impressive museums in the capital city of Madrid, admire eclectic architecture and art invibrant Barcelona, feast on paella in Valencia and fall in love with traditionalGranada.Check out our recommended2-week Spain itinerary. There a...
How to plan a family summer trip to the Swiss Alps Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region promises dramatic Alpine scenery, flower-flecked meadows and thrills on every summit. And with an extensive network of cable cars and rail routes, it's ideal for a 10-day stress-free family adventure. ...
The peaks of Switzerland’s Jungfrau region are a quintessential Alpine scene. Ride heritage railways to dizzying panorama points, hike glacier trails and picnic in wildflower meadows.
(June to August) are the busiest times to visit Austria. In the spring and autumn shoulder seasons (May, and September to November), you’ll be more likely to snag better-priced rooms, score tickets on popular transport routes and find fewer crowds to make the most of your time at ...
Stroll along the Douro River, go port tasting at the wine cellars in Gaia, visit the most beautiful bookstore in the world, and watch the sunset from the Dom Luís I Bridge. These all top the list of the best things to do in Porto, but there are also beautiful churches to visit, ne...
Tucked into California's northwest corner, the Trinity Alps have all the drawing cards of the Sierra. But with memories of last summer's fires and worries about this year's drought, you might think that the Trinities wouldn't be a good place to visit. While thousands of acres were burned...
2. Pick the right travel time Once you've saved enough money and begin sorting out the logistics of your travel to Europe, consider when is the best time to go. There’s a few factors that influence when you should visit Europe. For budget travelers, cost is probably the most important...
Nagano is the perfect place to go to experience Japan's great outdoors year-round, including winter sports. Learn about how to get there, 25 of the best spots to visit, ski resort information, and other useful information on traveling in this gorgeous prefecture accessible from Tokyo and ...
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