City Breaks

A line of historic, colorful houses in Copenhagen, Denmark, on a gloomy winter day, featuring a red building, a dark pink building, and a bright orange-yellow building with white-framed windows. In the foreground is a wet, cobblestone square with a small, tiered bronze fountain.

Cool Things to do in Copenhagen in Winter

Discover the magic of Copenhagen in winter! From historic streets to cozy cafés and incredible day trips, find out how to make the most of…

Is Aarhus Worth Visiting in January?

Is Aarhus worth visiting in January? I had the chance to answer that question when my business trip to Copenhagen in winter expanded to include…

The iconic main entrance of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen at night. The grand archway is illuminated with thousands of warm white lights and decorated with hanging light-up stars and green pine garlands.

6 Reasons Why the Copenhagen Christmas Market Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

One of the annual traditions of our expat life in Europe is taking a trip to a different European Christmas market each year. Copenhagen Christmas…

A high-angle view of the Mezquita-Cathedral of Córdoba and the Patio de los Naranjos (Courtyard of the Orange Trees), taken from the cathedral's tower at sunset. The image shows the vast roofline and the central dome of the cathedral rising above the surrounding high perimeter walls, which feature several arches. The courtyard below is filled with rows of orange and palm trees, with walking paths leading toward the main archway entrance.

24 Hours in Córdoba: The Perfect One Day Itinerary

As part of our expat life in Europe, we like to visit a new place each year for the December festive season. We drove to…

A nighttime photo of the D. Maria II National Theatre (Teatro Nacional D. Maria II) in Rossio Square, Lisbon, illuminated with bright white Christmas string lights. The theater's neoclassical facade with its columns is reflected in the foreground in the blue-lit water of the bronze-sculpture fountain in the square. People are walking on the cobblestone pavement to the left.

Lisbon for Christmas: Why You Should Gift Yourself a Trip to Portugal

We visited Portugal a number of times and fell in love with the country before relocating our expat life from Dublin to Lisbon in 2022.…

Close-up photograph of a single serving of Papanasi, a traditional Romanian dessert, presented on a white plate. The dessert consists of a large, ring-shaped fried or boiled dough (doughnut) topped with a generous amount of white sour cream and a deep red fruit preserve (like sour cherry or berry jam). A smaller dough ball, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, rests on top. Two slices of fresh orange are placed at the back of the plate for garnish. In the upper right corner, a wine cork from "CRAMELE RECAS" is visible.

What to Eat in Bucharest? 16 of the Best Romanian Foods to Try

One of the best perks of our expat life in Europe is the opportunity to try local cuisines from all across the continent without having…

The iconic Fundador building in Jerez, highly decorated for the New Years Eve season with a ZAMBOMBAS 2024 banner.

Is Jerez de la Frontera Worth Visiting for NYE? [A Travel Retrospective]

Are you looking for a unique and festive holiday escape in Spain? One of the perks of our expat life in Portugal is the opportunity…

A view of the highly decorative baroque façade of the Palacio de San Telmo in Seville, flanked by two large, illuminated Christmas angel figures made of wireframe lights in the foreground of a cobblestone square.

Why Seville is the Perfect Christmas Destination

Want to escape the winter blues and experience Christmas with a Spanish twist? One of the perks of our expat life in Europe is the…

A close-up view of a stall at the Strasbourg Christmas Market, featuring large tins and trays piled high with gingerbread men and various chocolate-covered nuts and sweets, illuminated by warm lights.

Strasbourg for Christmas: 15 Festive Things to See, Do & Eat

We’d heard that Strasbourg was a magical destination for Christmas. As part of our expat life in Europe every year we like to rent an…

The vibrant Regensburg Christmas market with a prominent carousel, historic buildings, and bustling crowd under a blue sky.

Is UNESCO-Rated Regensburg Worth Visiting for the Christmas Markets?

A visit to the German Christmas markets is on many people’s bucket list. Thanks to our expat life in Europe, Germany is practically in our…

A sharp, close-up photo of a stack of festive boot-shaped mugs with red handles on a wooden counter at a Christmas market.

Dortmund, Münster & Essen Christmas Markets by Rail (A 2-Day Itinerary)

The Christmas markets of the North Rhine-Westphalia region are a magical destination for a weekend city break in Germany in December. Featuring a concentration of…

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