On-Time Trains, Clean Rivers And The Alps Everywhere Switzerland is famous for the Alps, chocolate and watches but after spending time there I realized it's the little everyday things that really define the country. Here are the clues that tell you you're unmistakably in Switzerland. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor Sure, the Alps are nearly always in view … [Read more...]
Basel Travel Guide: Switzerland’s Artistic City Without The Artistic Attitude
A City That Celebrates Culture Without Being Consumed By It Many cities pride themselves on being artistic. Basel actually lives it—but without feeling pretentious. After exploring its museums, sculptures, nightlife and streets, I discovered a city that's just as welcoming to casual travelers as it is to serious art lovers. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel … [Read more...]
Switzerland Nightlife Guide: Why Zurich & Basel Belong On Every Party Traveler’s List
These Swiss Cities Have A Better Party Scene Than Most People Realize When people think about Europe's nightlife, they usually picture Amsterdam, Berlin or the Greek Islands. After several trips to Switzerland, however, I came away convinced that Zurich and Basel deserve a place on that list. Here's why these two cities continue to surprise party travelers. By Kevin … [Read more...]
Experience the Spectacular New Year’s Eve Cologne Celebration
One of the most spectacular New Year's Eve public celebrations in the world is in, believe it or not, Cologne, Germany. This really shouldn't surprise party people in the know, because Cologne has a huge Carnival party. And on New Year's Eve, it's an outdoor carnival, spectacular fireworks over the Rhine that brings out hundreds of thousands of people. And yes, there are still … [Read more...]
Best Spots in Europe to Visit During the Paris Olympics
As the Paris Olympics 2024 approaches, the world’s eyes will turn not only to the athletic prowess on display but also to the rich tapestry of culture and history that Europe has to offer. While the games themselves are a draw, they also provide a unique opportunity to explore Paris, with its iconic neighborhoods, and venture beyond to some serene spots throughout the … [Read more...]
These 7 Beverages Are A Must Try For Your Next Trip To Europe
There’s no need to introduce Europe. The “Old Continent” is an ideal vacation destination all year round and a true wonderland for all kinds of travelers. Distinctive mountain ranges, vibrant world capitals, paradise-like beaches on the Mediterranean Coast, reputable sites at TopCasinoExpert.com for fulfilling pastimes, and more may all be found there. Europe, which is made … [Read more...]
Lithuania Capitol Vilnius Celebrating 700th Anniversary In 2023 With These Events
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vilnius, capitol city of Lithuania, is celebrating its 700th anniversary in 2023. Such milestones do not go quietly and there are a number of events throughout the year, which are described here. This celebration is also one of UNESCO's mentionable anniversary dates, which appropriate for a city that is recognized on the … [Read more...]
The Best Nightclubs In Europe
Parties are unique across all continents but the European countries give them a different meaning. Everyone will find something for themselves among luxurious, cheap, indoor, outdoor, beach, or basement clubs. It is very difficult, almost impossible, to underline several and label them as "the best on the continent," but we have tried to create a list of the nightclubs that … [Read more...]
These European Countries Will Require You Register Before Visiting In 2021
Schengen Area's ETIAS Takes Effect Next Year; Americans Included In Requirement Travelers going to the Greek Islands, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Iceland and several other countries will need more than their passports starting in 2021. They will also need to register to go there, as part of the European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, which … [Read more...]
Traditional Drinks To Try In These 7 European Cities
What To Drinking What The Locals Drink In These Top Destinations Updated 2026 By Rebecca Brown, Special to PubClub.com Europe is filled with amazing architectural gems, art museums, and historical monuments, but if you want to get close to the places you visit, you should taste your way around them. The best way to do this is to eat and drink like the locals, and … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: My Vision Of What It’s Like At European Christmas Markets
Shopping, Food, Mulled Wine And Schnapps By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger By being a travel blogger, I'm exposed to a lot of things people talk about when traveling and what tourism boards like to promote, and this time of the year I keep hearing about the Christmas markets in Europe. Every country has them and, from what I can gather, so does … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: My First Impressions Of Paris
A Lot of Walking And Good Wine Make This First Trip to the City of Lights One to Remember By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com travel Blogger My first look at Paris upon emerging from the Metro onto the streets of Paris was of a McDonalds. Great, I thought. Here I am in one of the world's most vibrant and oldest cities and the first thing I see is America's great … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: European Arcades Have Different Meanings To Americans
A Travel Shopping Education In Bern, Switzerland By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger During a trip to Switzerland, the fine folks at Swiss Tourism were telling me what to expect when I went to the capitol city of Bern, and one of the things they pointed out that were popular among tourists were the arcades. "Cool!," I thought. I was a solo traveler … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: 5 Reasons To Visit Switzerland In The Fall
Visiting Cities, Attractions & Destinations On A Budget Switzerland is first and foremost a winter travel destination and the summer is also a popular time to visit. But don't ignore the fall, for Switzerland also reaches heights in the fall. Switzerland's Top 5 Fall Highlights 1.) It's The "Tweener" Season. In sports, a "tweener" is used to describe a … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Traveling By Train In Switzerland Is A Real Thrill
Scenic Landscapes & Swiss Wine By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Peering out at the scenery, I became lost in time. Rolling past me at a steady pace was a blue lake, glistening in the late-morning sun, looking like a series of moving paintings through windows big enough to cover a wall in some houses where I live. I was on a train run by … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Learning The Meaning Of Arcades In Europe
The Tale Of A Confused American Travelers In Switzerland By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Before I went to the city of Bern for the first time, the Tourism Switzerland people kept telling me about the arcades. "You have to see the arcades," they all said. All the promotional brochures they gave me mentioned these arcades. I kept wondering if they … [Read more...]
10 Things About Europe That Are Better Than America
Ease Of Travel, Big Beers & Better Airports By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger No place is perfect and that certainly goes for the good 'ol US of A. But some places do things better than we do, and this American lists his 10 area in which Europe surpasses the USA, including a couple that are the equivalent of blowouts in sports. 1.) … [Read more...]
Summer Travel: Traveling To Europe With The Ex-Girlfriend
Karlsruhe, Germany & A Glass Of Wine In France By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Travel Blogger So I was headed to Europe one summer for my first trip to Amsterdam to meet some friends, including someone whom I soon dubbed "Mr. Amsterdam." From there, a friend and I were traveling to Germany for a few days to visit some friends we had met the previous year in Greece and … [Read more...]
Europe Summer Weather Forecast For European Travelers
AccuWeather.com Predicts Rain In Central Europe, Dry & Hot In Italy & Greece If you're traveling to Europe this summer, pack light clothes. And, depending on where you are going, some rain attire. According to AccuWeather.com, the weather forecast calls for hotter than normal weather, with local severe thunderstorms in some of the most heavily traveled areas of … [Read more...]
Where To Drink Cheap Beer In Authentic Czech Prague Bars
The Black Bull, Golden Tiger & Other Famous Pubs Authentic Czech pubs are vintage places with basic old wooden picnic tables, ancient wood floors and are as smoky as a barbecue pit. They appear as if they've been around as long as the Charles Bridge. As do some of the patrons. Most Czech bars can be identified from the street by a "Bud Var" sign out front; this … [Read more...]
Prague Nightlife Top Bars Pubs Clubs Nightclubs Party Reviews
Casual Drinking Spots, Hot Dance Spots, Sports Bars & Authentic Czech Bars Beers are a buck, the culture invites consumption and there's a plethora of places to enjoy the libation pleasures of Prague. Pivos are so cheap, people go out with the equivalent of 20 Euros, drink like a fish and return home with enough cash for a hangover breakfast the next morning. There's a … [Read more...]
Prague Dining Top Tips Restaurants & Budget Eating
Czech Food, Restaurants, Cafes & Cheap Eats In Praha Here's one fact about dining in Prague: If it's on a hoof, it's served here. People in the Czech Republic consume more meat than just about any place on the planet. There's no shortage of plates with pork or beef, so have at it. Menus with prices are posted outside just about every restaurant so its easy to … [Read more...]
Prague Top Sights Landmarks Sightseeing & Things To Do
Visiting The Castle, Charles Bridge. Letna Park & Old Town Square The sights of Prague are quite a sight. Cobblestone streets, Old Town, a magnificent castle, the majestic Municipal House, classic buildings and views from high above Prague that are a short walk from city center comprise the visual highlights and delights of Prague. Here's a guide to the top sights in … [Read more...]
Prague Ultimate Visitor’s Guide Praha Tourist & Tourism Info
Tips, Sightseeing & Survival Guide To The Czech Republic Capitol In the world of destinations, Prague is a world away from other major cities. Prague is old – the castle dates back to about 880 AD – but it's also new to explore. That's because it was not until the early 90s that the Soviet Union withdrew and the Czech Republic was formed. In that short span, though, it … [Read more...]
London & Paris Looking At A Good Weather Winter
Less Precipitation & Warmer Temperatures Predicted For 2016 Dreary 'ol London? Maybe not this winter. An early forecast from AccuWeather.com, predicts London – and also Paris, two of Europe's top travel destinations – will be having warmer and dryer weather this winter. "High pressure to the north of the United Kingdom for much of the winter season will result … [Read more...]
European Alps Looking At A Banner Snow & Ski Season
France, Italy & Switzerland To Get Frequent Storms If you're looking for places to travel to that has good ski and snowboarding conditions this winter, then the Alps in Europe should be high on your destinations list. According to AccuWeather.com, heavy snow is predicted across France, Italy and Switzerland, providing excellent ski and snowboard conditions in the … [Read more...]
Swiss Alps Forest Fondue Is A Fun Party in Switzerland’s Ski Resorts
If, for some reason, the Alps aren't enough of a clue and the street signs in Swiss-German don't give it away, then taking part in a Forest Fondue will certainly confirm the fact you that are in this part of the world. Because this just says "I'm in Switzerland!" The Definition Of A Forest Fondue What the heck is a Forest Fondue, you ask? Well, it's an experience more than … [Read more...]
Lake Geneva Wine Country Guide: Wineries, Villages & Wine Tasting in Lavaux
Complete Wine Tasting Guide Near Lausanne Switzerland's Lavaux wine region along Lake Geneva is one of Europe's most scenic wine destinations, yet relatively few visitors make the trip. Here's how to explore the vineyards, wineries and charming villages by train, boat and on foot. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A wine country in Switzerland? What are … [Read more...]
Domaine du Daley Winery Review: Wine Tasting in Switzerland’s Lavaux Region
Touring & Tasting At The Country's Oldest Commercial Winery Wine tasting in Switzerland wasn't something I expected to remember long after the trip. Then I visited Domaine du Daley, a family-run winery overlooking Lake Geneva, and discovered one of the country's most memorable travel experiences. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Your first thought … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things To Know About Visiting Zermatt & The Matterhorn
A Unique Visitor's Guide To This Swiss Alps Destination Here's the most important things to know before you go to the Matterhorn and the lovable village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. This is the ultimate – and PubClub.com unique – travel guide to Zermatt. Because these are: 10 Things You Need To Know About Zermatt Switzerland 1.) You Can Climb The Matterhorn, But … [Read more...]
European Travel Blog: Those Confusing Shower Heads In Europe
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com's Travel Blogger I'm a pretty good traveler. Actually, I'm a very good traveler. I'm easy going, handle changes well, rarely complain and enjoy being places different from home. Especially Europe. But no matter how many times I go to Europe, I am always confounded by one thing: those confusing shower heads in Europe. What Is A European … [Read more...]
London Travel Blog: An American’s First Impressions
Trying To Find An Authentic English Pubs Black Cabs & Hot Tea By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger I didn't take this as a negative, but immediately upon arriving in London for my first visit to the city, I was greeted by an airport alert. I couldn't get past the security area and my friend who was there to meet me could not even get into the airport. The … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Berlin One Of Top NYE’s Party Destination
Brandenburg Gate Fireworks Gets 1 Million People One of the biggest public New Year's Eve celebrations in the world takes place in Berlin. More than a million people head to a spectacular fireworks show at Brandenburg Gate, making for a huge party scene. It takes place from Brandenburg Gate to Victory Column, an area that encompasses a whopping two kilometers. There are … [Read more...]
Corfu Greece Sightseeing Travel Guide Booze Cruise & Cliff Jumping
Swimming In Caves & The Daytime Party Scene Corfu is not just wild, but beautiful. And here's where and how to experience that beauty when you are not at the Pink Palace toga party. Cofu Arrival and Orientation Information Corfu is in the Ionian Islands which makes its location easy accessible from all directions, but it's no quick hop to or from the Cyclades. … [Read more...]
Why Basel Switzerland Is One Of Europe’s Top Secret Nightlife Destinations
Dynamic Swiss City Has Lively Cafes, Pubs And Clubs If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path party place in Europe, a destination that has invigorating nightlife that puts and keeps you in a lively mood, then I highly recommend Basel, Switzerland. Basel – a mid-sized, manageable city in the northwestern part of Switzerland on the border of both France and … [Read more...]
Paris on Foot: Walking the City, One Café and One Glass of Wine at a Time
The Nightlife Blogger: From The Barstool People are rushing everywhere in Paris, but not me. Not on this trip. I walked. And when my feet got tired, I sat down at an outdoor café and had a glass of wine. To me, this is Paris. À votre santé! My first look at Paris upon emerging from the Metro onto its streets was of a McDonald's. Great, I thought. Here I am in one … [Read more...]
Travel Europe Vicariously Through Rick Steves Videos
European Traveler Blu-ray Collectors’ Edition Box Set Now Available There's something that's plain cool about traveling in Europe. It's not just that it's been there since nearly the dawn of civilization, that it has landmarks that have stood the time test of centuries and that it has dynamic cities. It also has cool people, more cool frankly, than many of us in the U.S. … [Read more...]