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10 Souvenirs You Should Actually Buy in Europe

Next time you go on a trip, skip the tacky magnets and check out these ten souvenirs you should actually buy in Europe.

Travel Tales

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get to a New City

Looking to get the lay of the land in a new city? Here's why you need to find the closest free walking tour upon arrival.

Discoveries

The Best Road Trip on Each Continent

These spectacular road trips on every continent should definitely make it onto your bucket list.

Tips & Tricks

Etiquette Tips for European Travel

Different cultures embrace different norms, so we’d recommend you follow these handy etiquette tips for a stress-free trip.

Norway

The Norwegian Island Where Time May Cease to Exist

The sun doesn't set on Sommaroy for 69 days a year. Their proposed solution? To go time-free.

Tips & Tricks

The Insider's Guide to the Eurail

Learn how to visit the dreamy coastal villages and vibrant capitals across Europe at your own pace by taking advantage of the rail pass with our insider’s guide.

Discoveries

10 European Desserts You Have to Try

Europe’s cultural diversity manifests itself in its cuisine, from Italian pasta to French escargot. But for those travelers with a sweet tooth, this appetizing variety extends to the continent's many mouthwatering desserts.

Discoveries

6 Vacations You Should Plan With Your Kids Before They Grow Up

For children, there’s nothing quite like the excitement of looking forward to a vacation that you’ve been planning and building up to weeks, maybe months in advance. You’ll create lifelong

Tips & Tricks

Europe on a Budget - Our Top Tips

Europe is not cheap and costs can quickly add up. Help is at hand – here are our top tips for seeing Europe on a budget.

Europe

7 European Train Routes You Can't Miss

Europe is so much better by train. From capital city termini to remote village halts, almost every corner of Europe is reachable by rail. It's even easier with the EuroRail, which offers incredible

Discoveries

A Tour Through Germany’s Best Breweries

If there’s one thing we all know for sure, it’s that Germany has cracked the code on how to brew great beer. And they keep it simple. Thanks to the Purity

Germany

How to Spend 24 Hours in Cologne

This week's edition of The Discoverer took you to Cologne, Germany to experience the highlights of this German gem. Cologne is overflowing with sights to see, so how do you narrow it down

Edition 45: Cologne, Germany

Built by Romans and nearly destroyed by WWII, Cologne is a multi-layered city. Its cityscape is a hodge-podge of architectural styles perched on the iconic Rhine River, making it a fantastic destination to

Discoveries

4 Cheap European Destinations To Visit This Summer

Europe is a bucket-list chart topper, to say the least. The romance, the food, the adventure, the culture - it's all simply intoxicating. Unfortunately for those of us ballin’ on a budget, visiting

Discoveries

Discover the Perfect Mediterranean Island For You

It seems as though islands have always had a special allure to travelers. The seclusion, the separateness, the coastline always within walking distance - whatever the reason, islands have always been a favorite

Travel Tales

Pretty Far North - Sail to Ski in Norway

My journey north for “Sail to Ski” began with a phone call from my friend, to protect my inside source let’s call him “Red” for the purpose of this post. Everyone has

Travel Tales

Majorca Magic with Jackie Beale

Majorca, or Mallorca, is the largest island in the Balearic Islands which are part of Spain. Like other surrounding islands, Majorca is a popular vacation spot for tourists traveling from Germany and the

Edition

Edition 40: Edinburgh, Scotland

Anyone who thinks Scotland is just the land of bagpipes and kilts is in for a big surprise. Edinburgh is imbued with enchantment in each quirky nook, crumbling castle, and rolling green hill.

Tips & Tricks

Paris: The Essential Itinerary for the Food Discoverer

If there’s one city that would be deemed the culinary capital of the world, it would be the City of Light. From birthing the modern restaurant to popularizing the macaron to being

Tips & Tricks

Top Tips for Exploring Edinburgh from Local Discoverers

Scotland's capital city is a magnificent juxtaposition of old-world charm and modern attractions. The effect is both intimate and overwhelming as it offers its own take on classic European staples like elegant ruins,

Discoveries

WATCH: Discovery #2 Prague, Czech Republic

We're continuing our Discovery series with our second video -- an exploration of Prague. From the chiming clock tower to the narrow back alleys, Prague hums with the rhythm of a medieval city

Tips & Tricks

Santorini For First Timers

You've seen it on your Instagram feed or on the cover of your favorite travel magazine. Santorini - that magical island in the heart of the Aegean sea. This crescent-shaped volcanic rock is

Discoveries

Discovery #1: Geiranger, Norway

We're excited to introduce our Discovery video series! For our first episode, we're taking you to Geiranger, Norway with Discoverers Florian and Lena to explore the sights and sounds of this breathtaking region.

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