Europe/Scandinavia
Sleep Around [The World] With Airbnb
WanderMelon checks into a popular Airbnb home stay listing in Sydney, Australia to find out what all the fuss is about.
Read MoreAwaken Your Inner Explorer With A River Cruise
Viking River Cruises take travelers through the heart of Europe and other timeless destinations.
Read MoreParis: Last Minute Holiday Shopping Trip
Francophile Jennifer Evans Gardner hits the City of Lights for a festive gift-buying spree.
Read MoreSilver Screen Sojourns
Some of the hottest tickets in travel today are film-themed excursions to destinations such as Harry Potter’s London, Woody Allen’s Barcelona or New Zealand starring as Middle Earth.
Read MoreChueca: Madrid’s Cinderella Story
A wandermelon insider details the transformation of Chueca, one of Madrid’s trendiest neighborhoods.
Read MoreNorthern Spain's Basque Delights
Frank Gehry’s Bilbao Guggenheim has drawn millions of art lovers to the city, but few stay on to enjoy the green and pleasant land beyond. Michael Webb takes us on a tour of the Basque countryside.
Read MoreViva Barcelona!
Vibrant, gutsy and joyous, the real Barcelona is far more rewarding than the sanitized theme park that Woody Allen portrayed in Vicky Christina Barcelona. Michael Webb takes us on a tiki tour of one of his favorite European cities.
Read MoreHome Exchange: The World Is Your Address
Gaining in popularity, Web-friendly home exchange programs allow travelers to skip the hotel and enjoy the comforts of home around the world.
Read MoreMadrid: Buen Retiro Park
Discover Madrid’s Retiro Park, a magical landscape of manicured gardens, historical monuments, and the city’s liveliest running path.
Read MoreBerlin's West-Side Story
Once overshadowed by the dramatic transformation of East Berlin, the one-time political enclave of West Berlin is burnishing its image as hip galleries, restaurants and attractions take root.
Read MoreRomantic Escapes for Valentines
A few of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Read MoreFjallnas: Sweden's Adventure Outpost
This silent landscape of mystical Northern Lights and expansive views is home to the ancient Sami culture, reindeer herds, and a newly renovated luxe hotel.
Read MoreDesign Delights of Milan
What Milan lacks in surface charm, it makes up for with hidden treasures. Architectural writer Michael Webb takes us on walking tour of one his favorite European cities.
Read MoreHappier Holidays: Celebrate the Season with Travel
From San Diego to Estonia, we’ve collected a world’s-worth of specially priced and packaged holiday travel deals designed to get you on your merry way…
Read MoreThe Magic of Venice in Winter
The city is shrouded in mists, the tourist tide has ebbed, and it’s possible to find rooms and eat in the best restaurants without a hassle.
Read MoreBarcelona's Hotel of Marvels
Become a fan of the new Mandarin Oriental, a glittering new apex of art, architecture and design in Europe’s coolest city.
Read MoreThe Fall of Provence
Exploring the South of France in September offers travelers discounts, unique seasonal delights and a welcome respite from the summer crowds.
Read MoreDenmark's Idyllic Island Retreats
Denmark’s two islands, Aero and Fyn, are serene summer havens with fairytale castles, postcard-perfect coastal villages and windmills galore.
Read MoreBeat the Summer Crowds in Copenhagen
Discover the wonders of this uncrowded and architecturally-striking Danish capital during the long days of summer.
Read MoreAPULIA: Exploring History in the Heel of Italy
Discover rustic retreats and architectural treasury in the ancient hills of Puglia.
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