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Best Christmas Markets in Europe Ranked: My Honest Review After Visiting 10 Destinations If you’re trying to decide which Christmas markets to visit in Europe, you’re not alone. Every year, travelers ask the same question: Which Christmas market is the best? After visiting Christmas markets across France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, and England, I’ve discoveredRead More

London was one of those destinations that completely exceeded my expectations. I visited during the holiday season, and between the Christmas lights, festive markets, royal history, world-class museums, and iconic landmarks, I quickly understood why so many travelers return again and again. As someone who loves Tudor history, London had been on my bucket listRead More

The Short VersionThe Eurostar is one of the best travel experiences in Europe. You board a train in the heart of London at St Pancras International and arrive in the center of Paris at Gare du Nord roughly two and a half hours later. Booking online is straightforward, the check-in process feels more like aRead More

The Short Version As a non-EU visitor, you are entitled to a refund on the VAT tax included in the price of most purchases made in Europe. In most cases the retailer handles the paperwork for you, and at major airports like CDG in Paris the process takes minutes at a self-service machine. The oneRead More

TL;DR Paris is one of the most magical cities in the world, and it is also one of the most misunderstood by first-time visitors. The people who leave disappointed almost always made the same few mistakes. This guide covers exactly what to do instead, based on firsthand experience across multiple trips. Let me say somethingRead More

How to Visit Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, and Paris in One Week A Christmas Markets Travel Edition with Easy Train Travel If you are looking for a European itinerary that feels ambitious yet completely manageable, this one-week route through Amsterdam, Brussels, Brugge, and Paris is hard to beat. I did this trip in December specifically toRead More