Europe

Located on Côtes-d'Armor, the Pink Granite Coast is named after the huge blocks of granite that emerge from the moor by the coast. The white sand and turquoise water are breathtaking, as are the wild landscapes. This is best enjoyed on foot – in a car, you might miss the charming details of the natural environment. 

Greece is known for many things, but did you know that the country is home to a cave once used as a hideout for pirates? On the island of Milos, there’s a stretch of rocky land where the earth seemed to have been carved away to expose the water that flows underneath. These are the caves of Papafragas, and if you’re ever in the area, you need to stop by and check them out.

Dooagh beach was swept away more than 33 years ago. Earlier this month, the Beach reappeared with its thousands of tons of sand which were deposited on the rocky coastline of Achill Island.

The town of Pripyat, Ukraine is a bizarre and tragic testament to one of history’s lesser moments. Pripyat was located within the exclusion zone of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986.

If you’re a book lover, you can find something to love in just about every library, but that doesn’t mean that all libraries are created equal.

We have found some European hidden ski treasures that no one knows. These are beautiful white locations that would be an incredible attraction for snow lovers and people who enjoy skiing. We have collected these secret destinations for you and chose the 5 best hidden gems you have to visit this winter.

When many Westerners imagine bathhouses, they think about Rome and Greece, but many countries across Europe had bathhouse traditions throughout their history. Russia isn’t an exception, and one of the most amazing bathhouses in Europe can be found in Moscow. We’re talking about the Sandunovsky baya, a true marvel of history, architecture, and engineering.

Walking around a college campus, a mall, a nature trail, or really anywhere is something that people commonly do on a daily basis. However, have you ever really truly stopped to “smell the roses”, as they say? Well, if you just idly walk through life without taking in the environment around you, you may be missing out on some amazing things.

Hundreds of thousands of begonias and dahlias emblazoned the Grand Place in Brussels this month for its 20th "Flower Carpet" display, which this year had a Japanese theme.

The very foundations of western art and indeed western culture find their roots in the art of Europe. The continent is simply bursting with opportunities to see great art wherever you turn. If you are a student, you’ll be particularly pleased as many of these stunning institutions offer some great student prices where you can enjoy the masters at a fraction of the cost.