Want to know a secret? April is one of the best times to visit Europe. At the first hint of spring, the continent brushes off winter, and as April comes alive with color, this brings...
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What to do the First Time You Visit Eastern Europe
Pick up any list of must-see destinations in Europe, and you’ll find these countries from Eastern Europe have made their way onto those coveted round-ups! With fascinating countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania, the...
The Global Peace Index Ranks the Safest Countries to Travel to in 2018
Every year the kind people over at Vision of Humanity sit down and hammer out the hard numbers that determine just how safe each country in the world is or isn’t. Working alongside the Institute...
Off the Beaten Path: Do This, Not That
If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly trying to find a way to talk to your friends about where you want to travel to next. Sometimes they get annoyed (which we will never understand) and...
The 8 Best Kept Secrets of 2016 (Featuring Lonely Planet)
Yeah yeah, we know. You just have to visit Machu Picchu. You must walk the Great Wall of China. You need to see the Taj Mahal. But what if you're in search of a different path? What if...
The European’s Baker Dozen: 13 Treats to Eat in Europe
Updated on February 15, 2022 As a former Contiki Trip Manager, I've enjoyed my fair share of European delicacies. I've been lucky enough to lead over 1000 travellers through Europe, eating and laughing our away...
Winter in Europe: The 6 Most Beautiful Places
Throughout the year, no matter what the season, Europe is a joy to be in. With winter just around the corner, we've rounded up 6 of the most beautiful European places in winter that look...