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Christmas Travel
Imagine wandering through snow-dusted cobblestone streets, the scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine filling the crisp winter air. Around you, the soft glow of twinkling lights wraps entire towns in a magical embrace while carollers' voices drift through the streets like echoes of centuries-old traditions. This is Christmas in Germany, where the holiday spirit […]
16 October 2024 · 3 min read
Christmas Travel
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a city that truly comes to life during the festive season. The crisp winter air and snow-dusted streets provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable experience at the city's famous Christmas markets. Riga’s rich history and vibrant culture combine to create a magical atmosphere, drawing visitors into the heart […]
15 October 2024 · 3 min read
Christmas Travel
Visiting Nuremberg during Christmas is an enchanting experience, where the magic of the festive season is interwoven with the city's rich historical tapestry. Embarking on a festive journey to Nuremberg during Christmas is like stepping into a living holiday postcard. This enchanting German city, renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, transforms into a […]
11 December 2023 · 4 min read
Christmas Travel
In the heart of Northern England, the ancient city of York transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season. Rich in history, architecture, and cultural traditions, York offers a unique and mesmerizing Yuletide experience. Let’s dive into what makes Christmas in York truly magical. York Christmas Market – St Nicholas Fair Beginning in mid-November […]
1 November 2023 · 2 min read
Christmas Travel
The capital of Hungary, Budapest, is a beautiful city all year round with extravagant architecture and thermal baths. During the festive season, the city’s beauty really comes alive. Lights twinkle off the gothic architecture, festive markets and outdoor ice skating can be found everywhere across the city. Budapest is known for some of the best […]
13 October 2022 · 4 min read
Christmas Travel
Amsterdam is not as famous for its Christmas markets as its German neighbors, but the Dutch know how to make the most of Christmas in Amsterdam. If you visit Amsterdam during the holiday season expect to find a fairy tale ambiance with twinkling lights and majestic Christmas trees, and an extravaganza of events cheerfully summoning […]
13 November 2021 · 3 min read
Destinations
With its breathtaking peaks and romantic ski villages, Switzerland becomes a wonderland in the winter. However, when Christmas comes, the winter extravaganza reaches new heights. Just imagine adding a festive spirit and a frenzy of lights to the already marvelous winter villages and cities in Switzerland! There are no words to describe the atmosphere and […]
9 November 2021 · 3 min read
Short Break Escapes
Since Germany is the inventor behind Christmas markets, it probably won’t surprise you to find out that Berlin, the country’s capital, is home to no less than fifty Christmas markets. And when we say fifty, we’re only talking about the large ones. The first Christmas market in Germany was held in 1384, in Bautzen, so […]
6 November 2021 · 4 min read
Christmas Travel
When Christmas is just around the corner, Vienna is already under the spell of some of the most magical Christmas markets in Europe. The city’s squares turn into winter wonderlands and invite visitors to enjoy hot punch, toasted almond wafts, and Christmas treats while admiring some of the most beautiful Christmas decorations on the continent. […]
30 October 2021 · 3 min read
Family Travel
When the first snowfalls and the rooftops get their winter veils on, you know Christmas is just around the corner in Tallinn. And what a joy it brings to the city! The cobblestone streets get dressed in white, and the cafes along the way have their candles and string of lights in the window, tempting […]
20 October 2021 · 4 min read
Christmas Travel
London is beautiful, crowded, noisy, vibrant, and sleepless! It’s an authentic metropolis where people are always on the run, and there’s always something happening. However, when the festive season arrives in the city, London sheds its contemporary clothes and puts on one of the most glittering and gorgeous Christmas attires in the world. Times seems […]
5 October 2019 · 4 min read
Destinations
Christmas traditions are deeply interwoven into Germany’s culture. Whether you’re wondering the cobblestone alleyways of a quaint medieval village or enjoying the grandeur of a German metropolis, you’ll feel the magic of Christmas taking over the streets and conquering the squares. For an entire winter month, Germany is ruled by a Christmas extravaganza. The Christmas […]
1 October 2019 · 4 min read
Christmas Travel
Home to one of the most famous Christmas markets in Europe, Brussels reinvents itself every winter dressing in twinkling lights and Christmas ornaments from head to toe. Winter is enchanted and cold in Brussels like the magical realm of the Snow Queen. The historic streets and alleyways lined with coffee shops and bars invite visitors […]
22 September 2019 · 4 min read
Christmas Travel
Christmas at the castle sounds like a dream for many! And England makes this happens with style, elegance, and a touch of decadence. What better way to spend the holiday season than sipping tea and eating a slice of Victoria sponge cake in a magical historical décor adorned with a frenzy of Christmas lights and […]
3 September 2019 · 6 min read
Top Vacations
There’s no season more magical than the holiday season in Europe. Many European cities put on their winter fairytale clothes adorned with a faerie of lights and Christmas decorations and mesmerize travelers from all over the world. Lasting from late November to the last day of December, the Christmas markets in Europe metamorphose European capitals […]
5 August 2019 · 5 min read
Destinations
Although the Cotswolds almost never finds its place on the lists with popular Christmas markets, if you want to experience a fairytale Christmas, this is the region to visit this winter. With lively Christmas markets, imposing mansions covered in snow and twinkling lights, and welcoming pubs with good ale and a fireplace, the Cotswolds seems […]
27 November 2018 · 4 min read
Cultural Travel
No matter how old you are, if someone says let’s go and meet Santa Claus, you get excited! When you find out that they are not talking about the ordinary Santa in the mall, but the one and only in Lapland, the enthusiasm explodes and reaches new heights. Because we all want to believe in […]
12 November 2017 · 4 min read
Cultural Travel
Some people want to travel to Lapland for Christmas, to meet Santa Claus, while others prefer to relax on an exotic beach, to spite the ones in Lapland. However, not me! I always wanted to go to the bustling, crowded, loud, colorful and always awake New York City during the holiday season. Yes, I know […]
22 November 2016 · 4 min read
