Whether you’re a battlefield history nerd planning a trip to Waterloo, or a curious traveler looking for a great day trip from Brussels, Liège, or Aachen, Waterloo and Napoleon’s final headquarters offers a chilling look the final hours of a man who reshaped Europe. Of all the battlefield sites I … Read More
All the history, food, must-dos, and incredible things to see in Metz, France, including their infamous dragon and Knights Templar Chapel!
Bacharach’s cobbled streets and half-timbered houses already feel like a step back in time. But once every two years, the banks of the Rhine in Bacharach transform with a spectacular event that embraces the city’s medieval roots: the Bacharach Medieval Market! The first time we went to Bacharach in 2023, … Read More
Stahleck Castle has been a fortress, a fancy Renaissance pad, youth hostel, and Nazi ‘reeducation camp’ . Here’s everything you need to know.
What if you could walk in the footsteps of early humans, surrounded by the same towering cliffs and incredible artwork created by our ancestors 17,000 years ago? Here’s exactly how to do it with the best 2 day Dordogne prehistory itinerary. It’s even possible to do this in one day if you are full of energy, but pressed for time. You’ll begin in the South of France, surrounded by the limestone cliffs and green valleys of the Dordogne’s VĂ©zère Valley, one of the most extraordinary places in the world to explore the earliest roots of human creativity found in … Read More
Pompeii vs. Herculaneum: Which Should You Visit? If you love history and you’re planning a trip to Italy, chances are you’re wondering if you should visit Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both! Before visiting these unforgettable ancient Roman cities, I found myself wishing there had been one clear, easy comparison to help … Read More
The Villa Cimbrone Gardens have inspired thinkers and artists for centuries, and the view from the Terrace of Infinity is truly unforgettable.
Want to see the best Messel Fossils in just one day? Germany’s famous Messel Fossil Site near Darmstadt is just the beginning—did you know the most impressive fossils are spread across three different locations? In this guide, you’ll get a smart one-day itinerary to hit all the top spots, plus … Read More
The best things to do in Marburg, the enchanting city where the Brothers Grimm assembled their collection of German fairytales!
This incredible, historic city in the Franconia region of Bavaria is one of my absolute favorite hidden gems in Europe. There are so many layers of history to explore and fascinating things to do in Nuremberg! It’s one of those places that keeps calling me back. I have visited on … Read More