Top 7 European Cities to Ring in the New Year

When it comes to New Year’s celebrations, we like both big and small cities. Sometimes I want to spend time on the streets, looking at the fireworks, other times I just want to relax with my better half and enjoy a low key New Year’s. And then there are times when we want to just…

5 Best European Destinations to Visit in December

December is all about the winter holidays in Europe, with Christmas markets in full swing. For those who love snow, some mountain resorts are already open while for those who love warm weather, Southern Europe is a great area to enjoy warmer temperatures. For all of you tempted to visit Europe in December, we put…

Christmas Markets in Budapest

As soon as Lent starts (on November 15), European cities dress up for the winter Holidays. And that usually means, Christmas Markets are opening. And while I’ve written before about Christmas Markets in Europe, there’s one city we’ve been in love with and which is also home to glorious festive markets: Budapest.

Halloween Destinations in Europe

Halloween (Oct 31) is a celebration observed in many countries on the eve of All Saints Day (Nov 1). Scientists cannot agree on how exactly Halloween came into existence. Some say it has the roots in Celtic harvest festivals – thus having pagan roots -, while others say it has begun as a Christian holiday.

How to Plan a Last Minute Budget Vacation

Planning a budget vacation doesn’t exactly conjure images of “last minute” in the same sentence. But, rest assured, it is possible to plan a last-minute budget vacation although, typically, a vacation takes weeks or months ahead to plan. Sure this has its perks and allows for a lot of thinking, but there’s something amazing about…