As Memorial Day approaches, many Americans living or stationed in Europe reflect on the meaning of the holiday—a time to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. While backyard barbecues and long weekend getaways are tradition, Europe offers powerful, humbling places to connect with the deeper purpose […]

If the idea of waking up to sea views, strolling pastel-colored promenades, and indulging in Mediterranean cuisine sounds like your dream escape, then it’s time to say bonjour and ciao to the French and Italian Rivieras. Just four days are enough to soak in centuries of coastal beauty, glamour, and charm—from the flower-filled streets of […]

May is Museum Month in Europe, an event co-sponsored by the Council of Europe and UNESCO. All month long, museums across Europe will host special events and invite travelers to see the treasures inside their walls. With Museum Month in mind, we wanted to share our top six must-see museums in Europe.

When in Rome, eating like a local is a must. The Eternal City offers more than just pizza and pasta—it’s a food lover’s dream, packed with trattorias, osterias, and family-run gems that have been serving traditional Roman cuisine for generations. If you’re looking for truly authentic flavors, here are some of the Explore Europe team’s […]

A country filled with a rich history, vibrant culture, and a nearly endless list of things to see, do, and discover, Croatia is undoubtedly one of Europe’s many treasures. Whether visiting on your own, or with Explore Europe on our exciting bus adventure, you are sure to fall for its notable charms.

One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing new flavors, and our Croatia & Lake Bled trip is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some of the region’s most delicious dishes. Whether you’re savoring fresh seafood by the Adriatic or tasting a traditional Slovenian dessert, here are 10 must-try foods along the way: 1. […]

Last year we had decided to stay in Germany for the end of the year and had a nice time in Munich, this year we wanted to something a tad bit more exciting, since my husband’s family was flying over from Miami. And then we laid our eyes upon it, a wonderful opportunity on the Explore Europe page: London for New Years? It was a no-brainer, the biggest Firework show in Europe? Count us ALL in!

If I’m perfectly honest with you, the Black Forest wasn’t always a destination that increased my heartbeat from excitement. Growing up with parents who never travelled any further than a maximum two-hour drive from home, and before any internet was available, most information came from books or TV. That’s why my first encounter with the Black Forest was restricted to an old-fashioned TV show called “Die Schwarzwaldklinik” (The Black Forest Clinic) which was broadcasted on national TV Saturday evening just before prime time. You can imagine it like the kind of soap opera that includes everything for the heart, built around clinical life: a family, doctors, nurses, intrigues, love affairs, medical disasters, heartbreak, last minute rescues… and the occasional landscape shot of forested land. It was a mandatory show in my family for 45 minutes weekly, it was cheesy like no tomorrow, and the Black Forest burnt itself deep into my brain as a place that you CAN visit but not really giving me the feeling of missing out if you didn’t.

Colorful houses lined in a row along the seaside: red, blue, yellow and orange. Terracotta tiled roofs with windows looking down on the harbor. The smell of salt water and fish linger in the air. Fishermen work the nets and monarchs reign. Is this your view of Copenhagen? Some would argue that there is nothing new to see in the capital of Denmark but those that visit and live there tell a different story. They tell of a cultured city of over half a million living amongst history and progress. They will tell you about the number of Michelin Starred restaurants, parks, and museums of modern and French art, theater and architecture. It is cosmopolitan and inclusive.