6 Best European Destinations to Visit in March

March is one of my favorite months to travel in Europe. Some of the best European destinations to visit in March are also among my all-time favorites? Why? The weather starts to get warmer – and by the end of the month it can warm enough to stroll in a t-shirt in Southern Europe –…

5 Best European Destinations to Visit in February

February is the coldest month in Europe, no matter where you decide to travel to. The temperatures range between bone-chilling in the North and above freezing in the South. Snow and winter sports lovers rejoice at the idea of visiting winter wonderlands, while the rest of us are left with exploring cities. And yes, everyone…

Gift Ideas for the Italy Budget Traveler Fan

The winter holidays are approaching pretty quickly and we all want to make our loved ones happy. As I was narrowing down some ideas for gifts to buy this season, I thought about sharing this guide to buying ideas for an Italy Budget Traveler Fan. You can use it to find gifts for someone who…

7 Best European Destinations to Visit in January

The winter holidays finally come to an end in January. The month is kicked off with New Year’s when travel is quite popular. Epiphany follows on January 6 and by mid-month the prices start to go down, allowing for very affordable travel. Surely, after the holidays the budget may be limited and the last thing…

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…

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.