52 European Wildlife Weekends

52 European Wildlife Weekends – Travel information and tips for wildlife-watching in Europe, with an entry per week and short breaks in 21 countries. Reptiles, mammals, amphibians, birds, plants, butterflies and dragonflies: from bears to wolves, whales to turtles, eagles to cranes – the where, when and how to make the most of any trip.

Mons – European Capital of Culture

Mons City Guide – Expert holiday tips and travel advice on everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites and medieval monuments to hotels, B&Bs, bars and cafés. This guide also features events in the city as European Capital of Culture 2015, 17th-century Baroque-style belfry, Doudou festival, shopping, local Belgian beer, WWI history and sites.

Coming home during COVID: An American’s struggle to return to Europe

Bradt intern Lauren Kammerdiener shares her experience crossing the Atlantic in the midst of the pandemic.

Five Hidden Gems to visit in Europe

Everybody likes to explore a new city, enjoy its history and culture while sampling everyday life in the bars and restaurants. With the advent of budget airlines selling seats for as little as a few Euros, it possible to pick up your small bag and head off to explore places that previously would have been…

The best monasteries in Europe

From stunning landscapes to sites of historical and cultural importance, monasteries provide a wealth of interest for the avid traveller.

Introducing the Alpe-Adria Trail: Europe’s hottest new hiking route

Don those hiking boots and explore some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery.

Europe’s spring wildlife highlights

Searching for a wildlife-filled spring getaway? Whether you want to admire exotic orchids, listen out for birdsong or spot a blue whale in the wild, Europe has something to offer. 

Celebrate in style: Easter traditions in Europe

There’s not a hot cross bun in sight!

14 European national parks that you’ve probably never heard of

There are many national parks in Europe that remain fairly unknown. Here you can discover 14 of the best. Why miss out on visiting somewhere spectacular?

La Soye: Dominica’s first (unrecorded) European settlement?

If buried treasure still exists, perhaps the Kalinago myth of Spanish bounty in east Dominica is true…

The 8 Best Places to Go in Europe in Autumn

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to go on vacation to various cities and countries in Europe. Though the weather is no longer hot, it is not cold either. Prices are often much lower than they are in the height of summer, hotels and guesthouses are much quieter and you can enjoy the…

Europe’s autumn wildlife highlights

Autumn is an intense experience for wildlife-watching in Europe

A selection of Europe’s finest churches

From medieval monasteries in the mountains to modern masterpieces, here are the churches shaping the skylines of Europe.

Europe’s greatest hiking trails

Europe has some spectacular opportunities for walkers.

The best alternative beach destinations in Europe

There’s more to European beaches than the Costa del Sol.