Europe
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The 5 Best Food Tours in Nice, France
Nice is one of those cities where a food tour actually makes a lot of sense. There’s plenty of local food to try, but having someone explain what you’re eating — and, more importantly, taking you to places you might otherwise walk straight past — makes the experience much better. I’ve picked 5 food tours in Nice, including options focused on local food, wine, the Old Town, and a sunset experience. Best Food Tours in Nice: Quick Picks Looking for… My Pick Best overall food tour No Diet Club Food Tour Best food & wine tour Food & Wine Walking Tour with Full Meal Best sunset experience Sunset Food Tour…
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The 6 Best Tours in Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava is small enough to explore on your own, but taking a tour can be a great way to see a different side of the city — especially if you want some context behind what you’re seeing or want to get beyond the Old Town. I’ve picked some of the best tours in Bratislava, from classic sightseeing and unusual Soviet history to food, wine, boat trips, and even day trips from the city. Best Tours in Bratislava: Quick Picks Looking for… My Pick Best sightseeing tour Bratislava Sightseeing Oldtimer Tour Best unusual tour Soviet Era and Post-Communist Tour Best food tour Slovak Classics Food Tour Best wine experience Wine Tasting…
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The 7 Best Hotels in Menton France
Menton is one of my favorite places on the French Riviera, and I think where you stay makes a big difference here. You can stay right in the center and walk everywhere, choose a hotel near the beach, or go for something a little more special if you want the hotel itself to be part of the experience. I’ve put together the best hotels in Menton France, from a beautiful luxury villa to practical central hotels and beachfront options, so you can choose based on the kind of trip you’re planning. Hotels in Menton France: Quick Picks What you’re looking for My pick Best Overall Villa Genesis Best Central Hotel…
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The 6 Best Boat Tours in Nice, France
I’ve spent time traveling around the French Riviera, and if you’re in Nice, getting out onto the water is one of the best ways to see just how good the coastline actually is. The nice thing about boat tours in Nice is that they’re not all the same. You can do a quick sightseeing cruise to Villefranche-sur-Mer, spend an afternoon swimming and snorkeling around Cap Ferrat, watch the sunset with wine, or even take the boat all the way to Monaco. I’ve narrowed this list down to the 6 boat tours in Nice that are actually worth looking at, depending on what kind of day you want. Boat Tours in…
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The 4 Best 5 Star Hotels in Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava is a relatively easy city to visit without spending a fortune on accommodation, but if you want to upgrade your stay, there are some really good 5 star hotels in Bratislava to choose from. I’d particularly look at the location here. Bratislava’s historic center is compact, so staying somewhere central means you can walk to most of the places you’re likely to visit. In this guide, I’ll share the 4 best 5 star hotels in Bratislava, including a classic luxury hotel, a riverside option, a boutique property, and an apartment-style stay. 5 Star Hotels in Bratislava: Quick Picks Category Hotel Best Overall Grand Hotel River Park, a Luxury Collection…
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The 5 Best Cheap Hotels in Nice France
Nice is not exactly what I would call a cheap destination. You’re on the French Riviera, one of the more upscale parts of Europe, and in summer especially, hotel prices can get ridiculous very quickly. That said, you can find good “cheap” hotels in Nice France, if you know where to look and don’t expect a luxury resort right on the beach. For this list, I’m focusing on hotels that offer a good balance between price, comfort, and location. The prices can obviously change depending on your dates, but these are the properties I’d check first when trying to keep a Nice hotel under €170. Cheap Hotels in Nice France:…
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The 6 Best Walking Tours in Riga + 2 Food Tours
I’ve been to Riga three times and spent more than two months in the city, so I’ve had plenty of time to explore the Old Town, the Art Nouveau district, the markets, and everything in between. If you want to see Riga with a local guide rather than just walking around on your own, walking tours in Riga are an easy way to get more out of the city. There are quite a few Old Town tours available, but they aren’t all exactly the same, so I’ve narrowed them down to the ones I’d actually consider. The last two are food tours, because they are also walking-based experiences and are…
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The 7 Best Boat Tours Riga, Latvia
I’ve been to Riga three times and spent more than two months in the city, so I’ve had plenty of time to see what is actually worth doing here. A boat tour in Riga is one of the easier activities to add to your itinerary, especially if you want to see the city from a completely different perspective. There are several options, from simple canal sightseeing cruises to sunset trips and longer cruises on the Daugava. In this guide, I’ll share the 7 best boat tours Riga and what I’d choose depending on the type of experience you want. Boat Tours Riga: Quick Picks Category Boat Tour Best Overall Riga:…
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My Favorite Day Trips from Riga: 6 Best Places to Visit Beyond the City
I’ve been to Riga three times, and I’ve spent more than two months in the city altogether. Two of those stays were while I was working as a flight attendant and based in Riga for about a month at a time, so I had plenty of opportunities to explore beyond the city itself. If you’re looking for the best day trips from Riga, these are the six places I’d actually consider. They range from easy trips like Jūrmala to longer excursions across the border, so how much time you have and what you want to see will make a big difference. My Favorite Day Trips from Riga: Quick Answer If…
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The 14 Best Things to Do in Riga + 2 Things I Would Skip 2026
I’ve been to Riga three times, and I’ve spent more than two months there altogether. My first visit was as a backpacker traveling through the Baltics, while my other two stays were completely different — I was working as a flight attendant and based in Riga for about a month each time. That gave me a very different experience of the city than simply visiting for a weekend and ticking off the main attractions. I’ve had time to explore Riga properly, come back to places more than once, and see what I actually enjoyed versus what I wouldn’t bother making time for again. So this isn’t meant to be a…
