When to go to Europe

Good places to go in Europe in August

August in Europe is a dichotomy. On the one hand it is the peak tourist season. Every school in Europe […]

If the last week in June is an indication of things to come then July 2026 is likely to go

In Europe there are often jokes about foreign tourists who try to see everything in one trip, with the punchline

I think I would like heaven to be a June day in Europe. I would like blue skies, with the

May is one of my favourite times of the year in Europe. Even in the north winter is well and

One of the common questions I see from travellers is “Is Europe closed on Sundays?” I can understand the concern.

Julia Doust / 29 January 2026

February isn’t the most promising month in Europe. It is often grey, damp and cold. But that doesn’t mean it

Julia Doust / 24 December 2025

January isn’t the most inspiring time to visit Europe. The sparkle of the Christmas lights and Christmas markets have gone

Julia Doust / 15 December 2025

At 4pm in the evening in December London changes and puts on its party face. The lights turn on in