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Europe & Scandanavia

Dutch Treat: Haarlem, Utrecht and the countryside

By Michael Webb | Feb 3, 2018 | 0 Comments

From Amsterdam to Haarlem, Michael Webb explores the busy city life to the quiet countryside in the Netherlands.  Nearly every trip to the Netherlands begins in Amsterdam even though it has become one of the most expensive and touristy cities in Europe. It’s a short train ride from Schiphol, the country’s major airport, but you can…

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Enjoy the Modern Architecture of MILAN

By Michael Webb | Jan 11, 2018 | 0 Comments

From apartment buildings to museums, learn why Michael Webb keeps returning to Milan over Italy’s many other cities.  Milan is my favorite Italian city (with Turin running a close second) for the way it reveals its treasures slowly. It has a few of the attractions that lure tour groups, including Leonardo’s over-restored Last Supper and a spiky…

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Old Meets New in HAMBURG

By Michael Webb | Aug 6, 2017 | 0 Comments
Hamburg

Hamburg never gets old – it is a feast for lovers of vintage and contemporary architecture, music, and everything maritime. This Hanseatic city continues to renew itself with the development of new quarters like HafenCity making it an exciting stop-over on any European tour.

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INTERVIEW: Hotel Design Guru Alexandra Champalimaud

By Kate Ayrton | Sep 7, 2016 | 13 Comments
Alexandra Champalimaud

The award-winning interior designer specializing in hospitality design talks to us about her current projects, what makes a great hotel, and which properties should definitely be on your travel shortlist.

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France with the Family

By Ann Wycoff | Oct 22, 2015 | 0 Comments

From castles, chateau stays, and cruises on the Seine to medieval villages, a walled city, and tiki huts on the Riviera, here’s a guide traveling through France with your teens or tots along for the ride. Paris Paris is a child-friendly city that’s walkable with plenty of parks, monuments and museums that can inspire young…

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Cycle Into The Authentic Heart of SPAIN And PORTUGAL

By Wandermelon Team | Jun 5, 2015 | 0 Comments

wandermelon partners with Pure Adventures to bring you self-guided tours pairing great cycling with world-class gastronomy and natural wonders

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A Place for Witchcraft and Espionage in BERLIN's New Museums

By Liz Laing | Mar 4, 2015 | 0 Comments

Berlin’s unparalleled cultural landscape of more than 180 museums and collections keeps growing, as new special interest museums open and others complete renovations.

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AMSTERDAM By Design

By Michael Webb | Oct 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

In Amsterdam, historic and modern buildings coexist in harmony. Daring additions enhance storied landmarks and modern architecture pops up in surprising ways throughout the city.

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Beds & Books: A Novel Retreat In ICELAND

By N. Compagno, G. Freitas | Sep 16, 2014 | 0 Comments
Snaefellsjokull volcano

Perched on the Iceland’s Snaefellsnes peninsula, the tiny village of Budir boasts novel experiences and the exceptional Hotel Budir.

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Art and Beyond in BASEL

By Kristina Foster | Aug 20, 2014 | 0 Comments

Known mainly for its art fair where the biggest galleries and collectors in the world converge once a year, Basel is Switzerland’s hidden gem.

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