Travel Articles: Europe

Experiencing the unexpected adventure Norway has to offer! The "Land of the Midnight Sun" is truly spectacular.

Europe is a great place to visit at any time of the year, but generally the summer months are the most popular. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule.

Often called the cradle of western civilization, Greece maintains a rich culture that has evolved over thousands of years and has influenced people throughout the world. With so much history and deep-rooted traditions, travel to this destination evokes a truly unique sense of cultural romance.

Europe is an incredible destination all year long. However, there may be better months to visit based on your personal interests & preferences. Weather, activity options, & festivals are just a few of the factors that could determine when you travel. Here is some insight into best times for a Europe river cruise.

Summer is the high travel season in the Mediterranean. The best time to take a Mediterranean cruise, however, is in the spring (May-June) or fall (September-October).

Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.

The multiple rivers flowing through Europe provide the perfect mode of transit for intimate travel experiences throughout various countries! River cruises also eliminate the stress of finding public transportation or driving. This brief overview of the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Main rivers can help guide you in selecting your best river cruise option.

While many travelers are familiar with the standard ocean liners and mega-yachts, river cruises offer a different atmosphere and experience that can only be found in certain parts of the world.

Right before baby #2, this couple decided to reward themselves with a cruise of the Mediterranean. They took plenty of pictures and leave us with some of their best advice.

Our memorable small ship cruise on the ROMANTIC RHINE aboard the beautiful AMALEGRO with love! We had amazing European river cruise with wonderful food, people, and sites to see!

Europe is full of treasures, and one of the best times to see them is over the Christmas holiday, when the traditional Christmas Markets adorn the squares of many towns throughout central Europe. Hand-crafted souvenirs, delicious sweets, and local delights characterize these age-old markets.

Much like the rest of Europe, Bulgaria has four seasons – summers are warm and sunny, while winters can be bitter cold and very snowy. Autumn and spring are a great chance to see the country in transition.

From the fascinating fire dances to the many traditional folkloric festivals and celebrations like Pirin Sings and Rozhen Sings, this ancient country has a distinct character that will delight you as you travel through Bulgaria.

No one likes to expect trouble when they travel, but working in the industry, I've seen my share of unexpected issues arise. Because of this experience, I always get travel insurance. Though insurance is far from perfect, it does provide me piece of mind for the unexpected. In this case, it was the need to return home urgently from Transylvania …

Until 1989 Bulgaria (The People's Republic of Bulgaria) was a member of the Soviet bloc. It has been a Democratic Republic, the Republic of Bulgaria, since 1990. The president is the head of state elected by the people for a five-year term.

The political party that ruled from June 2000 till June 2005 was the party of Bulgaria's former …

The unique cuisine of Bulgaria is a savory mix of spicy flavors and distinctly Eastern European dishes, like kebabcheta (small, spicy, minced meat rolls), Yran (a beverage of yogurt and water) and rich liquors and beers.

Explore the shores of the Danube River searching for wildlife on a cruise through Bulgaria.

The country of Bulgaria is situated on the west coast of the Black Sea, with Romania to the north, Greece and Turkey to the south, and Yugoslavia to the west.

Visitors on a tour of Bulgaria will enjoy the varying landscape, which includes plains, plateaus, hills, mountains, basins, gorges and deep river valleys.

Natural terrain defines most of …

While not quite turbulent, Bulgaria's modern political history has been a bit of a roller coaster of power transitions and changes of government, right through the 21st century.

Many ancient civilizations have molded the 1300 year-old history of the state of Bulgaria. Khan Asparouh founded the first Bulgarian Kingdom in 681. This Kingdom consisted of peoples from the ancient Bulgarian state that was situated on the Volga River, as well as the Slavs from the Byzantium Empire. This initial kingdom was located at modern-day …

Whether visiting the beautiful countryside or enjoying the vibrant cities, you are sure to find a region of France that will encourage you to return again and again. The Mediterranean coast, ever-fashionable Paris, and the traditional towns of the Seine River highlight this exciting country.

Portugal offers beautiful landscape with its many rivers, valleys, mountains and forests. And it also has a rich culture and a variety of multisport activities to tempt its travelers.

Serbia Montenegro’s natural beauty and wonderfully preserved historical sites makes this country an ideal place for travel.

This article gives an introduction to the wonderful Ukraine. Whether you are interested in its rich local culture, traditional cuisine or spectacular landscape, Ukraine has plenty to offer its visitors.