europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Skip the Line Louvre Tickets: My Secret to a Stress-Free Parisian Adventure. AI-Generated.
As a traveler who has spent the better part of two decades crisscrossing the globe, I’ve learned one lesson the hard way: your most valuable currency on any trip isn’t money, it’s time. I can still vividly recall my first, naive trip to Paris, standing in a seemingly endless queue that snaked across the courtyard of the world's most famous museum. That day, I wasted nearly three hours just waiting to get inside. It was a rookie mistake I swore I’d never make again. That’s why the first piece of advice I give anyone heading to the City of Lights is to secure your skip the line Louvre tickets long before you even pack your bags. It's not just a tip; it's the foundation of a perfectly planned journey.
By Paris Effel7 months ago in Wander
Strolling Through Beautiful Castle Poland
Czocha Castle Czocha Castle was built in the 13th century in Lesna. The castle is a combination of Gothic and Renaissance style with towers, defensive walls, and is surrounded by a lovely park and a lake. The castle was featured on the Discovery Channel TV series “Expedition Unknown” season 15 episode “Hitler’s Amerikabomber”. From 2014 to 2019, the castle was used as the setting for a Harry Potter live action role-playing game.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
The Great British Pilgrimage: My Unfiltered Guide to the London to Edinburgh Journey. AI-Generated.
So, you want to get from London to Edinburgh? Grab a cup of tea (or a stiff gin), and let me tell you how it really is. 1. By Train: The Civilised Champion (with a Dash of Harry Potter)
By Paris Effel7 months ago in Wander
Paris Excerpts
Verlaine died in a building on the Rue Descartes. Almost a century later, Hemingway rented a room in the same building. Of that time and room he wrote: "But sometimes when I started a new story and I could not get it going, I would sit in front of the fire and squeeze the peel of the little oranges into the edge of the flame and watch the sputter of blue that they made. I would stand and look out over the roofs of Paris and think: 'Do not worry. You have always written before and you will write now. All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.'"
By Marie Wilson7 months ago in Wander
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Austria
Ambras Castle Located in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol Ambras Castle is a lovely Renaissance castle dating back to 1563. The castle was once the residence of Archduke Ferdinand II. He was an art collector and his pieces of art are displayed in the castle museum. The Spanish Hall, which was built to accommodate balls and festive occasions. 27 full-figure portraits of Tirolean rulers decorate the walls of and it’s hard not to be impressed by the intricately wood-carved coffered ceilings. The castle complex also features a beautiful English landscape garden with manicured lawns.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
My Irish Road Trip: How I Unlocked the Real Ireland (and Skipped All the Lines). AI-Generated.
My imagination, fueled by movies and postcards, had painted a picture of a gentle, green fairytale land. A place of cozy pubs, rolling hills, and a soft, romantic mist. I packed my rain jacket and my expectations and set off on a road trip, ready for a charming, quiet adventure.
By Paris Effel7 months ago in Wander
I Took My Kids to Amsterdam. My Friends Thought I Was Crazy. Here's What They Don't Tell You.. AI-Generated.
The hesitant voice of my friend over the phone was a perfect echo of my own secret fears. When I announced our family holiday destination, the reactions ranged from raised eyebrows to outright shock. People picture two things when they think of Amsterdam, and neither involves playgrounds or family-friendly museums.
By Paris Effel7 months ago in Wander
Europe’s Hidden Wilderness: 5 Nature Escapes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Europe is at its most energetic during the height of summer, with tourists taking pictures of well-known landmarks in places like Paris, Rome, and Santorini. However, there is another side of Europe that is hidden among the throng of sights and well-known beaches. This is the Europe of starry nights, flowering meadows, serene woods, and unspoiled valleys.
By Shahjahan Kabir Khan7 months ago in Wander
Moscow on the Moskva River
Just a short series about traveling in Russia. I know there are people who might not think of visiting Russia but since these are armchair travels you can take a look at some of the cities and wonderful places that Russia has to offer and decide if you want to put this huge country on your traveling list. After all Russia is the world’s largest nation, bordering European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic Oceans so this country has lots to offer.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
