Europe is full of charming towns, but some places just stop you in your tracks. The kind of spots where you turn a corner and your jaw drops (again!) and your camera is constantly out. These towns are ...

In the past, American tourists often spent several years completing the Grand Tour of Europe, a testament to the continent’s vast array of attractions that demand ample time to fully experience.

I still remember the moment I booked my first trip to Europe. I was curled up on the couch in my tiny apartment, surrounded by travel books, maps, and the kind of hopeful anticipation that only comes ...