Viator Travel Blog

Easter Week in Rome, Italy

There is nothing like attending mass in Saint Peter’s Square. It’s the stuff bucket lists are made of. Packed inside the little area are thousands of people from all over the world. This year, Easter mass and the events leading up to Easter will be especially busy in the Vatican.

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World

St Patrick’s Day. The one time of year where it is totally acceptable to dye beer green. And drop green coloring into bodies of water. And strut around in head-to-toe green. It’s the day of festive parades, followed by a night of even more festiveness. All of this is done for one reason: to celebrate Saint Patrick, one of Ireland’s most well-known saints.

It’s come a long way from its religious origins. In the 17^th century, St Patrick’s Day was celebrated with large feasts. Today, well, you know… it’s a secular celebration of the Irish culture. On this day, even those who aren’t Irish wear a token of green in honor of the festivities.

Top 10 Romantic Destinations in Europe for Valentine’s Day

Europe is full of romantic spots. With castles, winding paths through medieval cities, views of sparkling water from cliffs and intimate cafes in which to sip coffee with your significant other, it’s easy to plan a Valentine’s Day holiday anywhere on the continent.

Need some destination ideas?

10 Must-Pack Items for a Europe Winter Trip

The weather in Europe in the wintertime is fickle. From sunny and mild in southern parts of the continent to downright frigid in others, packing for the winter months can be a challenge depending on where you are going and your length of stay.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be.

New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World

There are different ways people bring in the New Year around the world.

Let’s take a trip, shall we?

8 Reasons Sweden Shines in the Summer

Following nearly 10 months of having fewer than 10 hours of sunlight a day, when the summertime hits in Sweden, the country comes alive.

From May through August, the sun hovers in the horizon, toying with the idea of setting, but never really sinking too far below and letting darkness wash over the country.

Great Travel Jobs You Might Not Know About

Do you dream of traveling the world and getting paid? There are plenty of careers that can make this dream a reality. Of course, there are the obvious jobs like working for the airline industry, cruise ships, tour operators and more, but then, there are also the jobs that require a passion for something other than just travel.

6 Best Travel TV Shows to Fuel Your Wanderlust

When we can’t head out on our own adventures, sometimes we have to settle for the next best thing: living vicariously through myriad programs designed to tap into our inherent wanderlust and desire to experience something outside of our own backyard.

There are plenty of shows on television (hello, Travel Channel) that give you insight into life and travels, but these are some of our favorites.

7 Ways to Travel for (Almost) Free

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, there are times it doesn’t have to cost a thing (or close to it). From volunteering opportunities, free places to stay and even free airline tickets, you can travel without forking over your savings.

So, scratch “too expensive” off of your list of why you can’t travel and check out some ways you can travel for free.

Titanic Anniversary Events Around the World

April 15, 1912. A day that will forever be remembered as a tragic date (and one that, 90 years later, would make James Cameron piles of cash). On this date, the Titanic, which was supposed to be an unsinkable ocean liner, sank in the North Atlantic Ocean off of the coast of Newfoundland. Only five days into its trans-Atlantic voyage, the inaugural crossing would be its only voyage. In the end, 1,517 of the 2,228 passengers on board lost their lives in the frigid waters.

A century later, people are paying tribute to the heart-breaking event. From memorial cruises to services and concerts, those wishing to honor the lives lost and this sad day in history have a chance to do so.