Berlin is the capital city of Germany and has a history that goes back to the 13th-century It is a European hotspot for culture, politics, technology, education and media. Like many major cities, there is no way to experience all of it in just two days, so on this...

Let’s be honest, you will never see all the sights of London in two days. So we start with the premise, that this is just one 2-day London itinerary out of perhaps thousands - created from a desire to be a sophisticated traveler (but really just ended up fulfilling a...

The final stop of my Christmas Market adventure is Brussels, Belgium. I have been to Brussels before - for less than 24 hours - so was looking forward to spending more time exploring this fun city and seeing what it has to offer at  Christmas time. Manneken Pis and...

Christmas in Luxembourg is beautiful and, even in the rain, a fun experience. And to make it more enticing, you can visit Luxembourg City in 2 days for only $200! Luxembourg Christmas Market Cost: FREE The first thing I did when I arrived was to take a walk to see the...

The Strasbourg Christmas Markets are some of the oldest in France, and possibly even in Europe. In existence since approximately 1570, they encompass the entire Old Town and Petite France area of Strasbourg. They have beautiful lights creating a ceiling above you and...

While my visit to Zurich got me into the Christmas spirit, Mulhouse is where I fell in love with Christmas Markets! Mulhouse is located in the Alsace region of France, near the Swiss and German borders. It is the second largest city in the region (after Strasbourg)....

After arriving at the Main Station and getting settled into my hotel, I spent the first day walking thru Zurich and getting to know the city. Augustinergasse (pictured top right) is an old medieval lane or narrow street, in the pedestrian zone of Zurich, filled with...

I had a grand European adventure last year, spending 3 weeks in 4 countries during the Christmas season. In that time I got to visit Christmas Markets in 5 different cities. While many people think of Germany and Austria when they think of European Christmas markets,...

My visit to Malmö turned into a love affair that caught me off guard. Initially, it was merely a brief stopover, an extension of a larger Scandinavian trip that I assumed would overshadow it. However, upon my arrival, as I wandered the streets, savored the culinary...

Travel to Copenhagen, Denmark – A 2 Day Vacation for under $250. Sightseeing in Copenhagen on a budget.