Europe

If you’d like to see the Netherlands’ iconic windmills, why not take an easy day trip to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam? It’s just a short train or bus ride from …

Want to follow in the steps of the Beatles? Liverpool visitors won’t want to miss these historic sites from the band members’ early years. On our 12-day British Isles cruise on …

Outlander fans cruising to Scotland will want to see some of the sites made famous by the books and the TV show. I did an amazing DIY Outlander shore excursion …

The Hermitage is a must-see for anyone planning a trip to St. Petersburg! Founded in 1764, it’s the second-largest art museum in the world. The Hermitage is huge—the five buildings …

If you’re planning a Baltic cruise that visits Stockholm, you’ll definitely want to visit the Vasa Museum on the island of Djurgården. This maritime museum houses the Vasa, the only almost-fully-intact …

Tallinn, Estonia is a popular stop on many Baltic cruise itineraries, especially because of the beauty of its medieval Old Town area. Here’s what to do in Tallinn Old Town …

If you’re planning a Baltic or Northern Europe cruise that includes a stop in St. Petersburg, Russia, there are a few things you’ll need to know before your visit. Saint …

Located less than 10 miles southwest of Central London, Richmond is an easy day trip for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. I recently visited …

There’s been a lot of misinformation spread about Americans soon needing a visa to visit Europe. This is simply untrue! Americans won’t need to obtain a visa to visit most …

I lost my daughter at the Acropolis in Athens Greece, and neither of us spoke the language. Find out how she was lost in Athens, and the lessons we learned …