Barcelona and Catalonia: Travel Guide
Barcelona anchors Catalonia, a region with its own language, culture and political identity. BARCELONA Read the full Barcelona destination guide […]
Europe
Istanbul and the Eastern Mediterranean: Multi-Country Route Planner
Istanbul’s position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia makes it a genuinely practical launch point for a wider regional
Venice: Destination Guide
QUICK FACTSnRegion: Veneto, ItalynKnown for: Canals, gondolas, St. Mark’s Basilica, Murano glass, CarnivalnNearest airport: Venice Marco Polo (VCE) — water
What to Wear in Florence
Florence’s major churches, the Duomo included, enforce the same dress code you’ll find across most of Catholic Italy: shoulders and
Paris and Île-de-France: Travel Guide
Paris anchors one of the world’s most significant city-region combinations. PARIS Read the full Paris destination guide for an overview,
Santorini: History
The island’s modern shape traces back to a colossal volcanic eruption around 1600 BC — one of the largest in
Paris: History
People have lived continuously on this spot since roughly 250 BC, when a Celtic tribe called the Parisii settled the
Best Time to Visit Barcelona
QUICK FACTS Best months: May to June, September to October Peak season: July and August Festival highlight: La Mercè (September
Santorini and the Cyclades: Travel Guide
The Cyclades island group includes some of Greece’s most visited islands, anchored by Santorini’s caldera. SANTORINI Read the full Santorini
Paris, Florence and Barcelona: European Multi-City Route Planner
Western Europe’s rail network makes combining several of our covered destinations genuinely practical without flying at all for some legs