The Italian capital has so much to offer to everyone! The history, the Italian food and lifestyle…and which city can say that it has an entire country within its city boundaries? Vatican City, for those wondering 😉

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.

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.

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.

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.

From Monaco to Paris, Budapest to Lucerne, we’ve had lots of fun showing you all Europe’s beauty, culture & gastronomy. We wanted to show you the inspiring places we have been to lately.

Germany offers endless possibilities to experience the quiet tranquility of lakes with their mesmerizing clear waters, abundant green landscapes and surprising waterfalls. These beautiful and magical lakes also have stories to tell, and their legends definitely add to the mystic of each place. Keep reading to discover your perfect destination for a day by a […]

  Trip leader Sharon shares her tips and tricks to make the most of your time in Normandy. Read on to find out more!   A hidden gem in Normandy? The small streets and villages. As you travel though Normandy you will find yourself in small towns with tiny winding streets.  As we drove them […]

Traveling around Europe with children can be daunting. But it’s also an amazing opportunity to experience so much beauty, culture & gastronomy. To be sure that you are best prepared to join us on one of our trips, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions so you and your family feel more confident to book with Explore Europe!