Keep Your Heart Rate Up: Our Favorite Jogging Spots (Part I)
Vacation is no time to let your fitness slip, and what better way to burn calories than by seeing a more local side of your chosen destination?
Vienna
Vienna for the Young
If you’re headed to Vienna with kids in tow, you’re in for a treat. Fortunately, the Austrian capital isn’t just museums and marble statues. The stately capital is full of innovative museums, joyful activities, and verdant parks, as you’ll find below. The D trolley line You can take your pick … Read More
Haggle Across Central & Eastern Europe
Delve deep into local culture and history, and check out a flea market. From the banks of a canal, to a floating barge to market halls and pedestrian streets, East and Central Europe have endless opportunities for memorable, historic souvenirs, especially if you’re up for a bit of haggling. Here’s … Read More
Spend a Serene Afternoon Picnicking (Part I, Central Europe)
Many of the destinations we offer have parks combining stunning beauty with centuries of history and unique attractions, so take a break and spend a serene afternoon soaking up their beauty. We asked all our local staff across our destinations for their favorite picnic spot, and received a plethora of … Read More
Central & Eastern Europe’s Diverse, Delectable Desserts
From blood sausage to octopus risotto, East and Central European cuisine runs the gamut, and its desserts, varied as they may be, are all worth a taste. We asked our local staff for their favorites, and struggled mightily to winnow them down enough to fit into a blog post! Here … Read More
Sold Out! How to Avoid Missing out on Central Europe’s Most Popular Attractions
Our guide to the key sights and attractions of Central Europe that you need to book ahead of time.
Your Reading List for Vienna
This week we continue our book blog series with the beautiful and historic city of Vienna, the capital of Austria. The former throne of the Austro-hungarian Empire, Vienna was also something of a melting pot in the 19th and early 2th century. Back then, remarkable cultural figures from around Europe … Read More
Spring Festivals in Central and Eastern Europe
Spring is a big deal in Central and Eastern Europe. That’s not only because many of these countries were once pagan, but also because they have to put up with a long, dark winter. So when spring finally comes around, people are ready to celebrate. Most spring festivals in Central … Read More
The Best Places for Photography in Central Europe
Many travelers in Central Europe love taking pictures of all the magnificent architecture. But as anyone who has tried it knows, there’s a big difference between the photographs you see in National Geographic and what you can do by simply pointing, snapping, and hoping for the best. It’s all about the proper … Read More
The Coolest Streets in Central Europe
Visiting a new city can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and how to use your time wisely. So we’ve put together this quick guide to the coolest streets in Central Europe. We’ve picked a few highlights from our … Read More