10 Unexpected Wine Destinations Around the World
There are so many wine regions to explore beyond the ones that are household names.
Europe
With 50 countries across the regions of Europe, opportunities to explore feel almost endless.
For history buffs, there are battlegrounds, monuments, and museums. For cultural explorers, there are castles, markets, and immersive experiences. For foodies, there are Michelin-starred restaurants, cooking classes, and food markets. For outdoor and nature enthusiasts, there are mountains, parks, and fjords to explore.
Europe has it all. And we love it all.
From the food markets of Provence to the wineries of Tuscany, Europe is delicious. From Ireland’s green rolling hills to the pristine beaches of Albania, it is beautiful. From the couture capital of Paris to the hot springs of Budapest, Europe is a cultural playground.
Europe Travels
There are several countries that we can’t seem to stay away from on our travels. We have written extensively about:
Some of our favorite articles about things to do in Europe come from destinations we’ve visited several times. They include:
Belgium
- Things to do in Brussels
- One day in Bruges
- Things to do in Ghent
- Visiting the Christmas market in Brussels
England
France
- Visiting Colmar, France
- 10 Day Trip to the South of France
- Beautiful Towns on the Alsace Wine Route
- Visiting the Markets of Provence
- The Enchanting Christmas Market in Colmar
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Other Fun Trips
13 Fun Things to Do in Bremen, Germany
Bremen, Germany, is at once a modern university town and a port city with more than 1200 years of history.
Freetown Christiania: Copenhagen’s Colorful Hippie Haven
In this self-proclaimed free state in the middle of Copenhagen, no one owns their homes, the people police themselves, and all decisions are made by consensus. It’s been this way for 45 years now, and the residents—all 850 of them—have no intention of changing.
Emilia-Romagna Food: 11 Traditional Dishes to Try in Northern Italy
Emilia-Romagna is considered by many to be the “bread basket” of Italy, the culinary heart of the country. A two-week visit isn’t enough time to try everything the region has to offer, but we did our best.
Hopping Among the Best Ruin Bars in Budapest
Take an abandoned building, Christmas lights, a bit of edgy décor, and a proper amount of liquor, and you’ve got one of our favorite places to visit in Budapest—a ruin pub.
14 Best Places to Visit in Wales
With grand stone castles, colorful villages, and rivers and hills that thrive in the bounty of Welsh rain, a trip to Wales is packed with both man-made and natural beauty.
11 Must-Try Albanian Food Dishes (and One Drink!)
Albanian cuisine is fresh, flavorful, varied, and sinfully cheap.
Choosing a Bed and Breakfast in Ireland (and the Best B&Bs in Ireland!)
There are plenty of options for Bed and Breakfast in Ireland and Northern Ireland, but standards vary wildly. Here’s how to chose the right Irish B&B.
Sampling the Serene Life of Banska Stiavnica
The town of Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia is a jewel in the Carpathian Mountains. This small-town is an amazing specimen of medieval life in the greater Hungarian Empire. These days, the town offers a slower pace of life that is downright serene. However, just beneath the surface, you see how the town of Banska Stiavnica changed the world.
