Travel Articles

Why do travelers go on a cruise? Besides the buffet and near-constant access to a bar.The simple answer is: to enjoy some of life’s inherent pleasures with no bounds. And …

What is a country like Switzerland built on? Glacial lakes and snow-capped mountains? Watches and pocketknives? Chocolate and cheese?To an extent, yes. But the real answer is much simpler: tradition. …

Say someone invited you to explore a place whose name literally translates to ‘Black Mountain’. You’d probably think you were being recruited for some treacherous quest through Middle-earth, right? Perhaps …

Have you heard of the Côte d’Azur? What are we asking, of course you have!We’re talking about a destination more famous than the movie stars who flock to it. A …

Seventeen days. Nine countries. Two rivers. Two ships. And because 2026 had other plans, a low water reroute that scrapped half the original itinerary and replaced it on the fly.This …

What is the best way to discover Spain? By grabbing a pair of castanets and breaking out into some passionate flamenco? Stepping into a bullring? Or just going full Hemingway …

Say what you want about Greeks, but they sure know how to keep busy. Even with all the scheduled beach days and long taverna lunches (attendance to which is always …

Where would Greece be without women?Let’s see. If it wasn’t for Athena’s guidance, Odysseus would probably still be stranded. Without Hera to keep him in check, Zeus would certainly have …

By Nina Heric, Country Manager, Austria & GermanyMany people ask me: what is Austria like during the winter holidays?Of course, being a local, I can readily tell them that it’s …

Don’t worry, your watch is not broken. You’ve just found yourself in a part of Spain where time moves a little differently. A corner of the country that is always …