Tag: europe
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Exactly What to Pack for Sweden in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden forests surround lakes and red cottages, Stockholm’s waterfront turns crisp and colorful, Gothenburg settles into cozy café weather, and northern Sweden begins transitioning toward its long Arctic winter. Fall is a beautiful time to visit Sweden, but September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still bring mild afternoons…
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Where to Stay in Monaco: Best Hotels for Couples, Families, Luxury & More
Monaco may be tiny, but choosing where to stay here can completely change the feel of your trip. You can wake up overlooking the yachts in Port Hercule, stay steps from the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo, spend your afternoons beside a Mediterranean pool, choose a quieter base near Fontvieille, or turn the hotel itself into…
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Exactly What to Pack for the UK in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves fill London’s parks, Edinburgh becomes even moodier beneath autumn skies, the Cotswolds glow in warm fall colors, historic cities feel made for cozy pub stops, and countryside walks become quieter as summer crowds disappear. Fall can be a wonderful time to visit the UK. It can also be one of the easiest seasons…
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Exactly What to Pack for the Netherlands in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves line Amsterdam’s canals, bicycles crowd bridges beneath changing trees, historic streets glow beneath gray fall skies, and cities like Utrecht, Haarlem, Leiden and Delft become especially atmospheric as summer fades. Fall is a beautiful time to visit the Netherlands, but September, October and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can…
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Best Places to Visit in Monaco: Monte-Carlo, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, Larvotto, Fontvieille & More
Casino lights glow beneath Belle Époque buildings. Superyachts fill a Mediterranean harbor. A centuries-old palace rises above the sea. Narrow lanes curl through an old town built on a rocky promontory. A beach stretches beneath modern towers. Gardens spill down steep hillsides. And somehow, all of it fits inside Monaco. Monaco may be one of…
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Best Fall Festivals in Italy in 2026: Wine, Truffles, Chocolate, Film, Comics & More
There is something especially beautiful about Italy in the fall. Summer slowly loosens its grip, vineyards move into harvest season, truffles begin appearing on menus and in market stalls, and cities that are extraordinary at any time of year take on a completely different atmosphere. Tuscany turns toward wine and the vendemmia. Piedmont celebrates one…
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Exactly What to Pack for Germany in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves fill Berlin parks, vineyards turn yellow along the Rhine and Moselle, half-timbered towns look even prettier against fall color, and southern Germany begins its gradual transition toward winter. Fall is a fantastic time to visit Germany, but September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still bring mild…
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Exactly What to Pack for Austria in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden leaves frame palace gardens in Vienna, Salzburg’s old town begins to feel crisp and cozy, vineyards turn warm shades of yellow and red, and the Austrian Alps start making their dramatic transition toward winter. Fall is a beautiful time to visit Austria, but September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase.…
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Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2026: The Complete First-Timer’s Guide to Paris’s Grape Harvest Festival
Paris has the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Seine cruises, sidewalk cafés, fashion, pastries and some of the most famous streets in the world. It also has a working vineyard. And every October, an entire section of Paris throws a five-day party around its grape harvest. If you have never heard of the Fête des…
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Oktoberfest 2026 in Munich: The Complete First-Timer’s Guide to Beer Tents, Outfits, Packing & What to Know
There is Oktoberfest, and then there is Oktoberfest in Munich. For sixteen days every fall, the Theresienwiese fills with glowing carnival rides, enormous beer halls, brass bands, embroidered dirndls, lederhosen, roast chicken, pretzels bigger than your head, strangers singing together on wooden benches, and millions of people arriving from around Bavaria and around the world.…