Culture & History Travel Guides in the USA, Europe, & Beyond
Are you dreaming of a French Riviera getaway or city break? Two days in Nice is the perfect amount of time to spend here to get a break from the chaos of your daily life. Use this 48-hours-in-Nice itinerary to help you jump right in! It also includes a travel guide for where to stay, … Read more
As a history and travel lover, there’s no kind of building in the world that piques my interest more than a beautiful castle. Whether it’s learning about the history of Windsor Castle, comparing the summer and winter palaces of the Shaki Khans while traveling Azerbaijan, or sleeping in a castle in Ireland, visiting castles always … Read more
I love traveling in Europe, and, even after living there for four years, I had to admit how many of the best places to visit in Europe are still languishing on my European bucket list. So to that end, I thought it was time that I share my bucket list for traveling Europe to help … Read more
If you want to explore Europe but you want to avoid throngs of tourists, then pick one of these underrated cities in Europe to enjoy some of Europe off-the-beaten-path. Can’t read now? Pin for later! The Most Underrated Cities in Europe Here are my favorite European underrated cities. For an in-depth overview of what makes … Read more
Whenever I travel, I always look for a fun or elegant performance that I can add to my itinerary. In London, this was seeing a Shakespeare production in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. In NYC, this meant seeing Hamilton during a fantastic New York weekend. And in Vienna, this, of course, meant going to the Vienna … Read more
Visiting Europe in September is a great idea for many tourists. You’ll be able to skip the families traveling during school holidays, you can take advantage of end-of-season discounts, and the crowds start to thin out a bit. Here are some of the best places to visit in September in Europe to enjoy the end … Read more
Whether you’re looking to read a few books about France before you travel or you want to immerse yourself in French literature and language at home, here are the best novels and books about France to get you started! The Best Books About France You Should Read Paris has been inspiring people for centuries not … Read more
Catholic Monasteries are some of my Favorite Places As a history lover and former Catholic, I adore visiting Catholic monasteries for their history, art, and architecture. From the nunnery where the real Maria von Trapp lived in Austria to visiting the stunning Kylemore Abbey while backpacking in Ireland, I’ve spent many days on the road … Read more
Looking for beautiful quotes about France? This gorgeous country inspires thousands of tourists every year, not to mention novelists, historians, and travel writers over the past centuries. Whether you’re looking for France travel inspiration or France Instagram captions, here are my favorite France quotes. Read next: 50 Quotes about Paris Celebrating Its Triumphant Beauty Can’t read … Read more
Looking for hilarious Paris puns to share with friends before a trip to Paris? Or perhaps you want a few clever puns to use as Paris Instagram captions on your trip? Here are my favorite Paris jokes and puns to help make your amazing trip to Paris even more enjoyable! Read next: 50 Quotes about Paris … Read more