European Holiday Markets Worth Travelling For

Twinkling squares, centuries-old traditions and the scent of mulled wine in the air — if you’re craving a festive getaway, these are the holiday markets worth travelling for in 2025. Vienna Christmas Market at Rathausplatz — Vienna, Austria Dates: 14 November – 26 December 2025Few cities do nostalgia quite like Vienna in December. At Rathausplatz […]
Down the Danube with Avalon Waterways

“From Vienna to Budapest, a river cruise showcases off-the-beaten path things to experience.” There’s a fire in the kitchen! Sparks are flying after chef Karl Wrenkh pours a small vial of vodka into a simmering pan of oyster mushroom stroganoff and quickly takes a lighter to it — causing the liquid substance to instantly burst […]