Yes, it is still time for one last swim! Now that autumn is arriving, you can choose any Mediterranean beach—finally free from the summer tourist crowds. These are the months when the water off Greece, Sicily, Morocco, and Tunisia offer their last warmth before the final temperature drop; however, if you’d like a special […]
Cyprus is an island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, near the coasts of Turkey and the Middle East. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean and is renowned for its beaches, mild climate, and rich history. Even here—in the most remote corner of Europe, just a stone’s throw from Turkey and the arid […]
From September 19th to October 4th, 2026, it is time for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Known worldwide as the “beer festival” (though it is much more than that), this celebration returns once again to bring joy to the city and to anyone passing through. However, be careful not to make the mistake everyone else makes: […]
Climate change sometimes compels us to create new traditions that graft themselves onto centuries-old ones—like the grape harvest, for instance. The practice of harvesting grapes at night is becoming increasingly widespread across the Mediterranean basin, not only to avoid the fierce summer heat that now frequently lingers into September but also to safeguard the crop. […]
Autumn colors (also called “foliage”) across Europe fully burst between late September and early November. Depending on the latitude, these are the months to consider if you enjoy this type of nature-focused getaway. While the “Old Continent” offers countless locations with breathtaking autumn scenery, we suggest five spots you absolutely must visit in this […]
Riga, the capital of Latvia, has a precise date of origin: August 18th, 1201. It was founded by the German Bishop Albrecht von Buxthoeven of Bremen, who sought to establish a base there to evangelize and Germanize the region, which was then inhabited by pagan Baltic people. Thanks to the wealth of the German clergy, […]
If you are dreaming of a Greek island escape away from the crowds, but deep inside the glory of ancient history, a trip to Ithaca Island could be exactly what you are looking for. Famous as the legendary home of Odysseus (or Ulysses) in Homer’s “Odyssey”, Ithaca combines ancient mythology, beautiful beaches, green hills, traditional […]
There is a place in Ireland where time has stood still. It has paused at an undefined moment in the past, alongside the oldest Celtic language—preserved here in a state of pure, wild authenticity, much like the landscape itself. These are the Aran Islands, the westernmost outposts lying off the coasts of County Clare and […]
If you’re booking your autumn vacation in Europe between late September and early October, focus on Vienna. The Austrian capital is transforming into the capital of design these weeks, and from September 26th to October 5th, it will host the Vienna Design Week Festival . Since art cities are always the ideal destination for September […]
