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.

Torino--My New Hometown
Torino (Turin) sits in northwestern Italy, at the foot of the Alps. It is the capital city of the Piemonte Region—Piemonte meaning foot of the mountains. The history of Torino goes back thousands of years while my history with the bella città only goes back about three.
By Steven Anthony5 years ago in Wander
Newton Stewart
In November 2020 I spent a lovely week in Newton Stewart in a self catering cottage called Minnow Cottage, a one bedroom cottage on the ground floor set beside the River Cree.
By The Professional Traveller5 years ago in Wander
The Natural Beauty of Romania
The Apuseni Nature Park The Apuseni Nature Park, in northwest Romania, is known as cave paradise. There are many fascinating caves to explore here offering many unusual underground rivers and wonderful underground cave sculptures. Visitors here can enjoy over 200 caves. Participate in such activities like cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, watching wildlife and birds.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
The heart of Central Europe
What does home mean to me? I have always struggled to find the answer. For a while I thought home is a place where I have the most amazing friends, where I can be successful, where the weather is suitable for my needs or a place where I can start a family. Now I know, I can have multiple homes at once.
By Daniel Toth5 years ago in Wander
My Palifornia
I used to curse my hometown. I wanted to get out of there, really bad. Now, every time I visit, I wish I could stay just a little bit longer.
By Frankie Contino5 years ago in Wander
Little Town of Nowhere
Quaint. If I had to describe the little village I grew up in, I would call it quaint. Entrapped by large, looming skyscrapers on every side, the small town of Abbots Langley is a welcome break. A break from the never-ending, frantic lives lived in the concrete blockades that squashed and slowly shrunk my home. I lived right next to the main road. We only had one. It ran from the top of the hill, upon which I lived, to the bottom where our only train station stood; derelict and forgotten. A high street atop the hill was the centre of our quiet English village. It was surrounded on one side by pubs and a school, while if you looked the other way, your view held endless, rolling hills of farms and parks and winding country lanes. It was a bubble; isolated from the city life that seemed to be watching us, waiting for us, in every direction.
By Charlotte Clark5 years ago in Wander
The Big Smoke
Often seen as grey, slabbed in concrete, glass and steel. It’s more than that. Londinium. As they called it when the Romans officially made it a city. The Big Smoke. Teething with curious architecture, from Roman and Tudor to Victorian and now the modern skyscrapers in the east. Rich with maze-like cobbled streets. Even after 26 years of living here, I am always finding new places. All you have to do is take two lefts and a right, maybe two rights and then a final left and you’ll end up somewhere completely new. Some tiny Jack-The-Ripper style alleyway opening up in cavernous courtyards with food stalls and shops and coffee and drinks. I will never get bored of this city. I will never get bored of the views, the people, the bustle. It’s not just that everywhere is within walking distance, despite the immensity of the city, it’s that walking from place to place is beautiful.
By Jon Smith5 years ago in Wander
Lowestoft: A Tale of Shifting Sands
When I was a kid, I thought everyone lived by the sea. I was so used to hearing the harsh call of seagulls and being within walking distance of a beach, that it never occurred to me that some children lived far away from the coast. The revelation, when it hit me around the age of ten, woke me from a little bubble and slowly added new appreciation for my hometown, and what it means to me.
By Sophie Jackson5 years ago in Wander
A Homage to Croydon
I moved to Manchester in 2017, ready to start a new life in a city where I would be studying and without much of a consideration of the city I was leaving behind, despite the fact that it would now be 200-odd miles away.
By Sophia Carey5 years ago in Wander
Guide To Living in London on A Budget
Transport - Cheapest Ways to Move Around The City Bus Traveling by Bus is one of the best options if you're looking to save some money. Why "bussing it" is the best choice:
By irati cenzano5 years ago in Wander
National Parks of Slovakia and Slovenia
When people travel to Europe they usually have an idea about what they want to see when they reach their destination. Mostly it is all about tourist attractions and places they have read or heard about. Many familiar places they have seen on the Internet. However, if you really love nature and want to see the true beauty of a country it is also worthwhile to consider visiting some national parks.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
My Hometown Is a Feeling
I spent 19 years of my life in Gdansk (Tricity) before moving permanently to London. Every corner of this city reminds me of something. Every spot brings back specific childhood memories. Every beach entrance reminds me of a different struggle little me was facing back in the days. When I think of a particular street, I remember the last time I was there. I can feel the temperature, get into the exact mood, and almost feel how weirdly short my hair was.
By Marcel Grabowiecki 5 years ago in Wander