To Europe And Beyond

Gibraltar is, without a doubt, one of the most delightfully bizarre geographic anomalies on the planet. You cross the border from sunny, relaxed Andalucia, and suddenly you’re staring at red telephone boxes, Marks & Spencer storefronts, and fish-and-chip shops, all basking under intense Mediterranean heat. That sun alone is enough for your brain to immediately tell you th...

Let’s put those tired old notions about Scottish food to bed! The Isle of Skye is spearheading a culinary revolution with a dining scene as breathtaking and dynamic as its landscapes. Over the last few years, a slew of exciting restaurants has cropped up, all promising a singular vision: to find inspiration in Skye’s unique terroir, close the gap between the farm and the tabl...

One of the big advantages of traveling within the Netherlands—outside massive amounts of cheese and overall awesomeness—is the proximity to, well, everything.

If you look at a European map, chances are you either notice how small the country is, or you just miss it entirely. It is always a weirdly fun feeling for me, a Canadian, to visit a country that fits into my ...

Nestled on the east coast of its eponymous lough, Carlingford is a small town with big charm right along the Northern Irish border.

But with a name dating back to the Viking days of Ireland, it’s clear that there’s more than meets the eye here: indeed, this scenic seaside dwelling is awash with history – as is the rest of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Carlin...

Don’t be fooled by the seemingly modest size of Bonnie Scotland. For the seductive, majestic northernmost tip of Great Britain is home to a myriad of noteworthy sights, traditions, and characters. This Scotland itinerary encompasses some of the attractions I was lucky enough to visit during four distinct trips spanning the last decade.

If you can put the moody weath...