Europe - Islands

People sitting at tables in the sunshine outside restaurants beside the Butter Cross in Bungay, England

By Ben M Stower 17 min ago

Near Norwich Is A Small Town With Shops, Tasty Eats, And A Scenic Castle Inside A National Park

It's not every day you chance upon a town that's so old it's got Roman history and 12th-century castles in its midst. But this quaint community does.

Tourist in a pink hat looking over a canal in Venice, Italy

By Sky Ariella 2 hours ago

11 Biggest Things That Surprise American Tourists When Visiting Italy

Italy is a wildly popular destination that is on a lot of Americans' travel bucket lists. However, culture shock can still happen on your first trip.

Green mountains and rivers surround the Welsh town of Abergavenny

By Joseph Richard Francis 3 hours ago

'The Gateway To Wales' Is A Charming Medieval Town With Tasty Eats, National Park Proximity, And Mountain Views

This delightful medieval town near the border with England is known as much for fantastic food as for its history, mountain walks, and scenery.

Lago di Occhito and surrounding countryside seen from a hill in Italy

By Rene Bennett 7 hours ago

One Of Italy's Largest Artificial Lakes Is A Scenic Wetland Escape With Fishing, Wildlife, And Countryside Views

This peaceful southern reservoir in Italy offers fishing, birdwatching, scenic walks, abundant wildlife, and easy access to timeless countryside villages.

People walk along the harbor in Solva, Wales

By Joseph Richard Francis 14 hours ago

This Charming Welsh Village Inside A National Park Is A Gem With Coastal Vibes, Fresh Seafood, And Camping

If you've long dreamt of exploring a gorgeous Welsh village within the boundaries of a spectacular coastal national park, this is the place for you.

By Nikolai Arto 16 hours ago

Between Liverpool And Birmingham Is A Vibrant Riverside Town With Fun Shops, Tasty Eats, And Historic Charm

The United Kingdom is full of charming market towns, and this one features a pub that's been around for more than 300 years and a whole lot of cheese.

The seafront and St. Andrew's Church in Burnham-on-Sea, England

By Megi Canco 18 hours ago

Between Bristol And Exmoor National Park Is A Coastal Town With Beaches, Shops, And A Wildlife Park

This South West England town is just three hours from London and offers a unique lighthouse, seafront promenade, and Europe's second-longest sandy beach.

An aerial view of Blacksod Bay from Achill Island

By David McElhinney 19 hours ago

This Scenic Coastal Escape In Ireland Offers Wildlife, A Memorial Garden, And A Unique Lighthouse

This rural haven, tucked along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, is a historic place to explore, highlighting whale-watching cruises and a nearby chain of islands.

Mardale village ruins in Haweswater, Cumbria, on a cloudy day

By Heather Cole 22 hours ago

Under 2 Hours From Blackpool Is The Site Of England's Sunken Ghost Town With Mountain Views

Surrounded by dense forest at the head of a sprawling reservoir, this English ghost town reveals itself during dry summers when the water levels are low.

High-angle aerial image overlooking Bury Parish Church, marketplace retail buildings, the transport interchange, and surrounding Lancashire countryside

By Marta Benigni 23 hours ago

Between Liverpool And Leeds Is A Quaint Town With Tasty Eats, Museums, And Historic Charm

You don't always have to choose between small countryside hamlets and massive urban centers on a trip to the UK. This town is the best of both worlds.

The Königsstuhl, the tallest of Jasmund National Park's chalk cliffs, pictured against the forest and sea

By Kirtana Menon 1 day ago

This Gorgeous German National Park Is A UNESCO Gem With Scenic Beaches, Coastal Cliffs, And Ancient Forests

Take a moment to explore what nature has to offer at Germany's smallest national park, filled with white chalk cliffs, stunning views, and miles of hiking.

View of charming Church Lane in Stafford

By Kira Reinke 1 day ago

Sandwiched Between Manchester And Birmingham Is A Storybook Town With Scenic Trails And Castle Ruins

Sweeping countryside views and mysterious castle ruins can be found in this picture-perfect town located smack-bang in the heart of England.

Aerial panorama of the British seaside city of Worthing and its pier

By Megi Canco 1 day ago

Sandwiched Between Portsmouth And Eastbourne Is A Coastal Town With Gorgeous Gardens And Art Deco Charm

West Sussex is full of charming little seaside towns. Not all of them have an award-winning, historical pier that stretches out into the water, though.

Close up of pints of Guinness lined up on the bar

By Rebekah Winters Barton 1 day ago

Unwritten Rules You Should Know Before Visiting A British Pub

If you're traveling in the United Kingdom, visiting an authentic British pub is probably high on your to do list. Here's what to know before you grab a pint.

An aerial view of HMS Trincomalee docked in Hartlepool Marina

By Mitchell Peterson 1 day ago

Between Sunderland And Middlesbrough Is A Scenic Coastal Town With Beaches, Antique Shops, And Fishing Piers

Between Sunderland and Middlesbrough is a scenic coastal town with a fascinating maritime heritage as well as beaches, antique shops, and fishing piers.

Table and chairs at a beergarden at the viktualienmarkt in Munich

By Kaylee Giacomini-Moran 2 days ago

8 German Beer Gardens Only Locals Know About

When visiting Germany, there is a plethora of beer gardens to explore, so skip the tourist traps and check out these local favorites instead.

A geothermal field in Hveragerdi, Iceland

By Anna Smith 2 days ago

A Recent Earthquake Transformed This Charming Icelandic Village Into A 'Town Of Hot Springs'

This Icelandic hot spring destination offers geothermal rivers, scenic hikes, and natural pools revealed by seismic activity near the capital.

Aerial view of Porthcawl Beach and the harbor in Wales

By Megi Canco 2 days ago

Between Cardiff And Swansea Is A Coastal Town With Award-Winning Beaches, Fun Shops, And Fresh Seafood

This underrated town on the coast of Wales is one of the U.K.'s surfing meccas and offers an onsite, year-round surf school for those looking to learn.

Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District National Park

By Heather Cole 2 days ago

England's Dreamy Town In The Lake District National Park Has Shops, Tasty Restaurants, And Endless Outdoor Fun

This picturesque town has long captivated visitors to the LDNP with its variety of nature-based activities, top-notch restaurants, and curious shops.

A bridge crosses a river under some mountains in the charming town of Beddgelert

By Joseph Richard Francis 3 days ago

Near Wales' Tallest Mountain Is A Quaint Village Inside A National Park With Shops, Pubs, And Nature Walks

Wales is arguably the most beautiful of the British nations, and this stunning village has everything from majestic mountains to legends of loyalty.

A road through meadows with sheep towards a white house surrounded by trees in fall colors in Grasmere

By Kala Barba-Court 3 days ago

8 Picturesque Villages And Quaint Towns In England's Lake District

Step into a storybook with these villages scattered around England's Lake District, filled with gorgeous views, tall mountains, deep lakes, and more to explore.

View of an old house in the hills of Pentland Hills Regional Park outside of Edinburgh

By Rene Bennett 3 days ago

Outside Edinburgh Is A Scenic Park To Hike And Fish With Artificial Lakes, Rolling Hills, And Unique Wildlife

Edinburgh gets a lot of attention for its romantic streets and moody atmosphere. But few venture out of the city to its nearby green spaces, like this one.

Grasmere lake and village in the Lake District National Park

By Heather Cole 3 days ago

Between Keswick And Kendal Is A Charming Village Inside A National Park With Mountain Views, Shops, And Wildlife

This Lake District village offers the stunning lake and mountain views you'd expect, historic sites, a charming, walkable village, and endangered red squirrels.

Saint-Michel Chapel located in the middle of Lac de Serre-Ponçon surrounded by the French Alps

By Jen Theriault 3 days ago

France's Largest Artificial Lake Is A Serene Mountain Gem With Beaches, Boating, And Swimming Spots In The Alps

For a gorgeous summer vacation destination with views of the Alps, head to this serene lake with idyllic beaches and a medieval chapel only reachable by boat.