Category: Europe

Join us on our tour through Scotland’s breathtaking Highlands! We hunt for the legendary Nessie at Loch Ness, cheer at the Highland Games, walk the historic battlefield of Culloden and taste Scotland’s finest whisky. This episode is not just for fans of the Outlander series — we promise! 00:00 Intro 00:32 Inverness 01:35 Loch Ness…

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW’s Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season….

Carcassonne resembles a fairytale castle from the Middle Ages — with impressive walls and towers that still captivate visitors today. Up to 4,000 people once lived within these fortified walls, and the city now attracts even more tourists daily. Let’s take a closer look and uncover some surprising stories! CREDITS: Report: Gönna Ketels Camera: Henning…

Discover Paris at its most sparkly ✨ We take in the glittering Christmas lights along the Champs-Élysées, admire the festive window displays at luxury stores like Dior and Galeries Lafayette, and explore the Christmas market near Notre-Dame. Here are our top tips on what not to miss on a Christmas trip to Paris — perfect…

The city of Strasbourg in France has one of the largest and oldest Christmas markets in Europe, and is often referred to as the ‘Christmas Capital.’ Does it live up the reputation? Join DW’s Hannah Hummel on her on her tour of Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region near the German border. She shows you…

Planning a trip to Paris? 🗼 Check out our guide on the French capital! It includes information on iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, as well as insider tips on how to get around, what to eat and where to stay. We’ve even added some handy French phrases. It doesn’t matter if…

Explore Vienna in the footsteps of Sigmund Freud! 🧠✨ We visit the Sigmund Freud Museum, stroll through his historic neighborhood, stop by the University of Vienna, and end at his favorite café — discovering how this city shaped the birth of psychoanalysis. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Tour guide Claudia Muchitsch, @AlpineFoxes 00:28 Berggasse 19, Freud’s former…

All aboard for an unforgettable rail adventure across Europe! We showcase seven stunning train journeys that take you through dramatic coastlines, glacier-covered mountains, emerald valleys, and iconic cultural landscapes. Often, the journey by train itself becomes a highlight. These seven routes perfectly illustrate why! 00:00 Intro 00:41 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, France – Turkey 01:52 Glacier Express,…

Join us in Valencia, Spain! DW’s Sarah Hucal takes you through her favorite city. She dives into historic plazas, vibrant street art, lively markets and the stunning City of Arts and Sciences. Discover why this might be Spain’s most underrated big city — and taste local favorites from creamy horchata to iconic paella. 00:00 Intro…

If you love urban exploration, forgotten architecture, and the stories hidden in decay, then Georgia should be your next adventure destination. 🏚️🚡 DW’s Anja Koch takes you to two of the country’s most haunting lost places: Tskaltubo, a once-grand Soviet spa town with abandoned sanatoriums, and Chiatura, a former mining city where eerie, rusting cable…