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Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Benidorm – A Sun-Drenched Comeback Story
Benidorm. The name alone brings back memories of sangria, sunshine, and the kind of youthful adventures that should probably have come with a warning label. I visited in 1977 — almost fifty years ago — when my days were filled with sunburnt optimism and my nights with activities I’ve since filed under “things I no longer bounce back from.”
By Goran Waldt3 months ago in Wander
Life Between Two Worlds – A Vietnamese Journey in Greece
When I first arrived in Greece, I did not know a single word of Greek. The sunlight felt familiar, but everything else did not. The streets were slower, the air smelled of sea salt, and conversations around me flowed in a rhythm I could not yet follow. I carried my Vietnamese accent like a quiet melody that no one else could hear. For a long time, it felt like standing between two worlds, not quite here, not entirely there.
By Eleni N. Markou4 months ago in Wander
4 Non-European Countries with European Vibes
Certain countries outside Europe's borders have absorbed continental influences so thoroughly that walking their streets feels too familiar to anyone who has spent time in European cities. Whether it's the placement of old buildings, the appearance of public areas, or the manner of daily life, the overlap is hard to miss.
By Joe Terrence4 months ago in Wander
Speakers Corner
Speakers Corner in London is another cultural landmark and place of interest that I discovered in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. Of all the places and ways to learn about it, it was in one of my favorite programs Married... With Children, so, of course, they had Al go to Speakers Corner with the rest of the Bundy family. A place like Speakers Corner is perfect for Al Bundy because anyone can go there and talk about what is bothering them and also about anything that is on their mind. Whoever is in the MWC editorial staff who thought of Al going to the speakers' corner is a genius.
By Revista XCI by Rikki La Rouge 4 months ago in Wander
Travel by train in Europe
When I say we, I mean me and my lovely wife. We always travel together, which is a brilliant arrangement. If one of us forgets something, the other usually remembers. (To be honest, it’s mostly my wife who remembers. I keep a travel journal. She keeps… a brain. A good one.) So when my memory takes a break, I can always check my notes. She rarely needs to.
By Goran Waldt4 months ago in Wander
Walking Into Europe’s Real TV Show Locations
Walking Into the Worlds of My Favorite TV Shows I’ve always had this strange habit when I travel — I look for places I’ve already seen on a screen. It sounds odd, maybe, but standing in a spot where your favorite scene was filmed makes you feel part of the story. Europe is full of these places. Some are quiet corners, others are huge, famous sites, but all of them feel strangely alive.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 4 months ago in Wander
Stanislav Kondrashov: The Grand Tour of Switzerland
There are few places on earth where a train window feels like a cinema screen. In Switzerland, every passing frame reveals another masterpiece — sharp alpine peaks, still blue lakes, and meadows glowing under soft morning light. For Stanislav Kondrashov, the Grand Tour of Switzerland is not simply a route; it is a meditation on rhythm, beauty, and stillness. “You don’t just travel across Switzerland,” he says. “You travel through a living landscape that keeps changing but never loses harmony.”
By Stanislav Kondrashov 4 months ago in Wander
Stanislav Kondrashov: The Best Swiss Rail Pass Explained
Few countries capture the spirit of train travel like Switzerland. Here, the tracks carve through valleys and wind along the edges of lakes so clear they mirror the sky. Every window feels like a moving photograph — snow peaks, stone villages, and bright meadows flashing past. Yet before you settle into your seat and watch the Alps unfold, there is one practical question to answer: which rail pass offers the best value?
By Stanislav Kondrashov 4 months ago in Wander
Stanislav Kondrashov: The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
Imagine yourself gliding across landscapes that feel painted by nature itself — snowy mountains mirrored in lakes, green meadows sliding past your window, and quiet villages tucked between forests and stone bridges. The train hums softly as you pass through tunnels and valleys. You’re not rushing anywhere. You’re simply watching the world unfold.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 5 months ago in Wander
