Europe: A Big City Vacation Destination

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Looking for the nightlife, the sparkling lights, the tall buildings and hustle and bustle that can only be found in a big city? Plan a big city vacation that is sure to provide plenty of entertainment for you, your family or friends. From checking out the new hotspot, to a local's favorite, you'll find plenty of things to do and places to sample the cuisine and culture. Finding accommodations to fit your budget and style is not a problem, however in peak travel times, is usually good to book in advance. Getting around is usually inexpensive and convenient in a big city, with buses, subways, taxi cabs or trains - get a map or join a walking tour to soak in all on by foot....read more »

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London

The capital city of the UK and England, London is one of the great "world cities." With a diverse mixture of old world history and modern capitalism, London has so much to offer any traveler. From the Tower of London to its avant-garde nightclubs to a q... read more »
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Paris

The city of lights, the city of love. Paris is known as one of the most romantic destinations in the world, and it is not difficult to see why. It is also known for its famous buildings and works of art, its chic fashion scene and its modern literary, a... read more »
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Amsterdam

A "Gateway to Europe", Amsterdam attracts millions of visitors year round. For some, its main attractions are the works of Van Gough and Rembrandt or the intricate labyrinth of canals. For others, Amsterdam's draw is its Red Light district and world-fam... read more »
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Barcelona

Dubbed "La Gran Encisera", or the Great Enchantress, Barcelona is an amazingly beautiful Mediterranean city. One of the world's busiest seaports, this dynamic and culturally rich city is a combination of famous museums, theaters, and art galleries mixed... read more »
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Venice

If Rome is history, Venice is romance. Built entirely on water and passable only by boat or on foot, there is no place quite like it. Visitors cannot help being impressed by the sheer beauty of the canals, the lively piazzas, the centuries of art. Venic... read more »
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Dublin

Medieval castles, rolling hills of green, the cobblestone streets of Dublin; Ireland is a land of fairytales, recent economic prosperity, and warm, hospitable inhabitants. Peruse the historic streets of Waterford or visit a small countryside village, ju... read more »
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Rome

Rome is history. A blend of artistic and architectural masterpieces, classical ruins, and extravagant baroque churches and piazzas, this city is as culturally rich as they come. From espresso at the Tivoli fountain, mass at St. Peter's Cathedral, or wal... read more »
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Prague

Prague - undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A rich collection of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings, it seems that around every turn there is a new treasure to take in. Catch a local poetry reading, walk the Charles Bridg... read more »
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Florence

Florence is a small city, located in the Arno River valley, and surrounded by olive-planted hills on the north and south. Florence is also a city of the arts. Its chapels, galleries and museums are an inexhaustible treasure, capturing the complex, often... read more »
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Berlin

Berlin pulses with life; it is a city that never sleeps. The capital of Germany is paved with cobbled streets dating back 750 years. Yet a fresh vibrancy is everywhere: on the boulevards, in the art and flea markets, in the 300 trendy night-spots and th... read more »

Top Five Big City Trip Blogs

the return to verona | Aug 07 07'

by Vikky a female from Oslo, on vacation in Verona

"verona italy history architecture veroneese"

the happy reunition with Verona..I was here with Morten, Mortens middle sister Isabelle, Isabelle's boyfriend, and their father about 7 years ago.... Continue reading »
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Jul 16 07'

by Shane S a 40 year old male from San Francisco, on vacation in Amsterdam

The first words that come to mind when you think Amsterdam are "Red LIght District". So of course... after stepping off the plane,... Continue reading »
Day 8: Venice to Rome | Jun 14 06'

by Tanmoy a male from Singapore, on vacation in Rome

"It's hard to say what you'll find most breathtaking about the eternal city - the arrogant opulence of the Vatican, the timelessness of the Forum, the top speed of a Fiat Bambino, the millions of cats in the Colosseum, trying to cross a major intersection, or the bill for your latte."

Past medieval hillside villages and through the Apennines Mountains, we travel south to the fabled Seven Hills of Rome. Do as the Romans do and str... Continue reading »
Barcelona: why not? | Nov 05 06'

by Jacob Roman a 24 year old male from Hudson, on vacation in Barcelona

"My time in Barcelona was an amazing reminder of why I wanted to do this in the first place"

The amazing thing about being a young, single guy studying abroad in Europe with lots of free time and little money is that you get the chance to s... Continue reading »
Dusseldorf, Germany - Better than you think! | Dec 30 06'

by cessna152 a 37 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Duesseldorf

"“Düsseldorf? Why go there?” asked certain people when I told them of our plans for New Year’s Eve."

“Düsseldorf? Why go there?” asked certain people when I told them of our plans for New Year’s Eve. “Surely there are better places to go than Düsse... Continue reading »