IF YOU WANT TO DINE LIKE A LOCAL IN ITALY, IT’S BEST TO UNDERSTAND THE VARIOUS TYPES OF ITALIAN RESTAURANTS. Everytime I’m in Italy, I find myself wondering what’s the difference between a trattoria and an osteria. Sure, Italy has some restaurant types that are very familiar to Americans. We all know what’s served at a pizzeria or a gelateria. But do you know a pasticceria from an enoteca?

To Visit the Gucci Factory Outlet, or Not to Visit? That is my question.

Whether you’re a repeat traveler or planning your first trip to Europe, understanding passport and visa requirements is crucial for a smooth journey. Learn about U.S. passport requirements, Europe's new ETIAS program, and how Europe's new Entry/Exit System will do away with passport stamps.

ULTIMATELY, CHOOSING THE BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN EUROPE IS ALL ABOUT KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A HOTEL. It can be challenging to balance hotel qualities like location, amenities, and price. But once you define which hotel elements matter most to you, the entire hotel booking process becomes a lot less stressful.

Europe’s public transport is a unique element of the fabric of life in Europe. It's something that every visitor should experience firsthand. Here’s my explainer on how to use public transportation in Europe, the pitfalls to avoid, and little ways to make it more enjoyable.

Considering a visit to Mayrhofen, Austria this winter, but not sure what to do? Fear not, because I’ve got a round up of the best things to do in Mayrhofen during winter, including an extra fun honorable mention 😉.

Planning a trip to Ghent, Belgium? Be sure to take your camera 📸. This list will giude you to the top photo spots in Ghent. Your Instagram feed will thank you!  

Regardless of how you qualify adding a new country to your “visited” list, Europe is a dream for country counters.

Is it crazy to fly to Europe to learn how to ski? Actually, not at all! I recommend a European ski trip to all my friends - even the ones who are looking to take up the hobby.  Here’s a quick rundown of my favorite resorts for those just getting started.

Here is a ton of experience about how to put into practice all of the old, never-changing advice about how to prevent jet lag when traveling to Europe.

Is Bologna, Italy worth visiting? Absolutely! I love when a smaller city absolutely over-delivers, and Bologna is a regional Italian city that absolutely punches above its weight.