Europe

Inside the Italian town that gave us Parmesan cheese
On a trip to the grocery store the other day, I found myself standing in the pasta aisle. Stocked between the packages of linguine and penne, rigatoni and fusilli, and hovering above exorbitant rows of pre-mixed jars of pasta sauce, were an army of plastic shakers, crammed with Parmesan cheese. Grabbing one, I rolled the container over and skimmed the

Popular tour operator leading trips to Bosnia & Herzegovinia
G Adventures will soon be offering an extended program of trips to Bosnia and Herzegovina that are designed to support local communities, while showcasing the Balkan nation’s distinctive culture, nature and heritage. The new trips are launching as the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Government’s USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (USAID Turizam) initiative, the Global

Canadian airline adds summer flights to Stockholm
Air Canada is expanding its presence in Scandinavia with new summer seasonal flights to Stockholm. Three weekly flights from Montreal and two weekly flights from Toronto will begin June 12, 2024. The airline will also be increasing capacity on its year-round Copenhagen flights from Toronto with daily flights beginning May 1, 2024 until Oct. 31, and will resume seasonal flights

10 reasons to explore Germany in 2024
As the host of UEFA EURO 2024, next summer will be an exciting time to visit Germany. Ten cities are set to host 51 matches kicking off in Munich on June 14 and ending in Berlin on July 14. Along with taking in the soccer action and the stadium energy, here’s a look at what visitors can experience during a

Our guide to exploring the best of Rome by day and night
With a history spanning 2,775 years, Rome is loaded with impressive ancient architecture seemingly around every corner. While the sights continue to lure in international visitors, Italy’s capital city is also known for its vibrant food scene, culture and nightlife. “The Eternal City is just that – eternal and timeless in its appeal, as it continues to exude more than

Stunning hotel opens inside a palace on island of Madeira
The Reserve is an exclusive luxury hotel concept set within the renowned Savoy Palace in Madeira, Portugal. At The Reserve, every detail is carefully curated to create a truly exceptional stay. From the moment their booking is confirmed at this premier hideaway, they are connected with their own GEPA (The Reserve’s acronym for Guest Experience Personal Assistant), via email and