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Venice isn’t the only group of islands in the Venetian Lagoon. North of the city, the islands of Murano and Burano make for an excellent day trip, easily reachable by vaporetto (ferry) and offering a breath of fresh air (and a scenic trip) from the tourist crush of Venice.

Located along Croatia’s scenic Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik’s beautiful old city is one of the gems of the Adriatic. With a history spanning millennia, the city has seen many rulers as well as its fair share of destruction over the centuries, sustaining significant damage from an earthquake in 1667 as well as the bloody breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. But the city’s great beauty endures, thanks to the spirit of its people and the preservation efforts of local and national g

Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, is a city that is steeped in history. It is home to an enviable collection of ancient monuments that are among the most important in world history, which are also easily accessible for tourists. Read on for a guide to some of the most important sites to visit during your stay in the Greek capital.

Situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, which form the border between Poland and Slovakia, Zakopane is a charming alpine town that epitomizes the culture of the Gorals, Poland’s highlanders. Known as the winter sports capital of Poland, the town attracts plenty of skiers in the winter as well as hikers and climbers in the summer. Even if you aren’t so intrepid, there’s plenty to enjoy in Zakopane, from its unique and charming architectural style to its hearty cuisine and

Though it lost its status as the national capital at the end of the 16th century, Kraków has remained Poland’s preeminent city in culture, academia, and the arts to this day. Its Old Town is often regarded as one of the most beautiful historic centers in Europe; for this reason, it was one of the twelve sites included on the inaugural UNESCO World Heritage list.

Lake Como is widely known in popular culture as a vacation destination for the rich and famous, but this stunning glacial lake can actually be visited easily and cheaply as a day trip from Milan.

São Paulo is one of the world’s great football cities, but it’s also a great place to stock up on vintage football shirts. With a wide selection at great prices, make sure you leave extra room in your suitcase, as you’ll surely be leaving with several extra shirts. These stores all deal with authentic shirts—no fakes—and have a wide range of teams from around Brazil, Europe, South America, national teams, and the rest of the world.

Thanks to Chile’s unique thin shape, Santiago has easy access to the mountains, the coast, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a day at the beach, a hike in the mountains, or a wine tasting at a vineyard, a fantastic day trip is within easy reach of the capital city.

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Danube,’ the Hungarian capital offers visitors a rich mix of architectural beauty, diverse history, and an active food and nightlife scene. Formed by the 19th-century unification of the independent cities of Buda and Pest, located on the west and east sides of the river, respectively, the city has seen many of Europe’s great powers come and go, from the Romans and the Ottomans to the Austro-Hungarians and the Iron Curtain.

Of all the cities in Spain, Granada is the one where you can most feel the legacy of the Muslims who ruled Iberia for nearly eight centuries. After all, this was the last city on the Iberian peninsula to be reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs Fernando and Isabel, with their 1492 siege of the capital of the Emirate of Granada representing the final nail in the coffin for Al-Andalus.