Viator Travel Blog

Considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest is rich in culture and heritage in a way that puts many eastern European cities to shame. From the 10th century St. Stephens Basilica to the Vajdahunyad Castle, travelers will get more than their fill of Hungarian culture. However, on the days where you just can’t take anymore, Budapest also has a plethora of activity sites where people can just relax and get some well deserved downtime. Below are our top 5 mini-escape destinations.

Krakow draws well over a million visitors to Poland every year with its landmarks of historical relevance, rich culture and an unmistakable quaint charm that makes it a priority destination for globe trotters. Check out the top 5 things to see when you get there.

Not every hiker can master the entire 2,175-mile (3,500 km) Appalachian Trail! Not every hiker likes to struggle for months, climbing challenging peaks or carrying dehydrated food along the way. That’s why Europe is a paradise for lazy (or almost lazy) walkers – there are many easy one-week hikes with plenty to see, great food along the way and often a comfortable bed at the end of the day.

Because trekking doesn’t have to be a struggle, I have picked out five special hikes for next summer.

What to do with a week in the south of France? Not a bad question to be faced with. Having had the fortune of visiting Provence on a semi-regular basis for almost a decade now, I can tell you that travelers could spend months – even years – exploring this region and all it has to offer. Unfortunately, for most of us vacations are limited to a week or two at a time. The challenge is seeing everything a place has to offer and getting in a good amount of rest and relaxation. Provence is perfect for both.

Paris may be the city of love, but this stylish vibrant metropolis will also enchant younger travellers with a myriad of delights and adventures. This is especially true in spring and summer, when the streets of Paris come to life with street fairs, kid-friendly shows and concerts, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep young travellers entertained. Here are my top 5 picks in Paris with kids.

Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa, and its heartbeat. Many travellers skip past Jo’Burg (as it’s called) to head elsewhere; yet from hanging out in the city’s coolest bars and restaurants to learning some important history lessons, Jo’Burg and nearby Soweto have a lot to offer.

Cape Town is one of those rare cities that makes for a wonderful holiday destination – as opposed to somewhere to go for a city break – in its own right. It’s staggeringly good looking and has that winning combination of city energy, culture, history and nature.

Whether it’s watching wildlife from a safari truck or an elephant, discovering where mankind originated or getting to grips with South Africa culture, there’s plenty to do in the regions around South Africa‘s biggest city, Johannesburg. Here are 5 of my favourite Johannesburg excursions and day trips.

They say half the fun of a holiday is in the planning, so in case you’re stuck for ideas and looking for your next grand adventure, consider these six destinations with an off-beat twist: a Mediterranean resort in Wales, a tropical beach in Germany, a nostalgic Baltic sea resort, a yurt in Sussex, the Von [...]

The Spanish capital, Madrid, isn’t exactly short of things to do. But for those who have got a little more time to explore, there are some awesome day trips from Madrid available. There are a series of interesting cities that are either a short distance away or can be reached in surprisingly quick times via high speed train. Whether it’s mosques, cathedrals and castles or a carnivorous feast on local specialities, these cities have plenty to offer. And then there are the royal and literary hang-outs that are just on Madrid’s door step…