New UNESCO Sites for 2020 & 2021
With 2020’s UNESCO list held over till 2021, we’ve got a bumper crop of new World Heritage Sites across our map.
Germany
Fairy-tale Small Cities in South East Germany
Come with us to experience a fairy-tale world in Germany. We will introduce you to three towns in southeast Germany, Würzburg, Augsburg, and Bamberg. While these aren’t places we offer as overnight destinations, they make for an ideal place to stop for a few hours on a self-drive road trip, … Read More
Europe’s Darkest Tourism Sites
Dark tourism is defined as tourism involving visiting places associated with tragedy, death and grave suffering. The faces of evil can be traced all around the world. The following sites from arguably the darkest period of Europe’s history, WWII, stand today open for visitors as eternal mementos, reminding the public … Read More
UNESCO listed wine regions in Central Europe
You might think that all Europe’s UNESCO-listed wine regions are in France and Italy, but there’s a vast swathe of Europe where white wine is the predominant variety, typically described as Central Europe. Now, where to start? With the region having the oldest evidence of viticulture? With the one that … Read More
Cozy Berlin Nest Where History Meets Contemporary Comfort
I’m sure that when you’re considering a trip you think the choice is between staying in an apartment or a hotel. But there is another option, a category in between the two if you wish, that can make you feel right at home wherever you are. Such an option is … Read More
Where to Go in 2021
While it appears that the first few months of 2021 will look much like last year, with expeditions to the kitchen and treks to the bathroom being the extent of our wanderings, we dare to hope to be able to travel again before too long. For this article we’ve rounded … Read More
Can’t Miss Castles (Part I: Central Europe & Adriatic)
Europe offers many pleasures, from soaring peaks to beaches, but you can often find those at home as well. A more unusual highlight is the continent’s castles. From remote ruins to overcrowded tourist traps, there are thousands to choose from in the Czech Republic alone, and most travelers seem to … Read More
Three Thriving Romantic Road Stops
Germany’s most famous road trip, the Romantic Road is packed with delightful stops, but we’ve picked three to choose from as you make your way from Munich to Nuremburg.
Where To Go in 2020 Roundup
Find out which JayWay destinations made the mainstream travel media’s Where To Go in 2020 lists.
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?