Join EuropeUpClose as we take a journey to some of the best places to visit in Tuscany. We will begin in Florence, then drive to San Gimignano with a stop at the fabulous Antinori nel Chianti Classico Winery. From San Gimignano we venture to the compelling town of Siena with its fantastic ... Read Full Article
9 Ways To Spend Your Time in L’Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
Tucked into the heart of Provence lies the antique shopper’s paradise, L’Isle sur la Sorgue. The main streets are lined with antique shops while riverside restaurants and cafés adorn the river banks of the Sorgue. The ambiance of the ancient town center ebbs and flows across the year. ... Read Full Article
Best Things to Do in Bilbao for Art Lovers & Foodies
Bilbao, the largest city of the Spanish Basque country, bordered by the Bay of Biscay to the North and sitting on the banks of the delightful river Nervion, is a location with many faces. Until you have actually stepped foot into the city, as I did last week, you won’t even realize that you could ... Read Full Article
North Wales Road Trip Itinerary: Beautiful Castles & Waterfalls
If you are looking for one of the most scenic road trips in the UK, visit North Wales. This part of the country is known as the Kingdom of Gwynedd with many beautiful North Wales castles. There are several mountains to climb and great valleys to explore. Not to mention that North Wales has also one ... Read Full Article
London Luxury Trip: 9 Extravagant Things to Do in the City
English writer and poet Samuel Johnson once said “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” No matter how many times I’ve been to London, my heart still skips a beat as the plane approaches the city below. There’s just something ... Read Full Article
13 Best Things to Do in Strasbourg, France
Nestled in the heart of Europe lies the ever-quaint Strasbourg. This fairytale Alsatian village is a hidden gem that is often overlooked, despite offering a variety of things to do. Here you’ll find medieval-style houses, charming markets, beautiful gardens, and savory traditional food. There's ... Read Full Article
Famous Food of Portugal: Top 10 Portuguese Dishes Recommended by a Local
Being a Portuguese and a seasoned traveler, if there is ONE thing I always miss when traveling abroad is my country’s food. I know it sounds a bit pretentious, but I have traveled all around the world and I still believe that in my country, Portugal, we have one of the best culinary scenes in the ... Read Full Article
Amazing Scotland Itinerary: 7 Days in Scotland
Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. From stunning mountains to lovely lochs and glens, prettiest castles to popular movie locations, world-famous whiskies to thousands of years of fascinating history - there is so much to see and explore in this small country. We would ... Read Full Article