Travel Europe

Introduction The Romantic movement in European art was a reaction against Neoclassicism, an artistic style that was popular between 1750 and 1850. The Neoclassical movement emphasized reason and order in art, as opposed to emotion or imagination. The Romantics rebelled against this idea by emphasizing nature and emotion over reason, […]

Introduction Europe is home to a rich culture of festivals, from world-renowned events like Oktoberfest and La Tomatina to smaller, more intimate gatherings. With so many different festivals taking place across the continent throughout the year, it’s easy to find something that suits every type of personality and taste. So […]

Introduction Like most people, I’m a big fan of food and wine. The only problem is that sometimes one can get a little overwhelming, so it helps to pair them together. Here are some of my favorite pairings that bring out the best in each other: Cheese and wine Cheese […]

Introduction There are many benefits to living in Europe. People who live here have an amazing lifestyle, and I want you to be able to get in on it too! Whether you’re an American moving over or a Euro-national looking for a change of scenery, there are plenty of reasons […]

Introduction Most people who read books will have heard of the Classics: The Odyssey, Ulysses, The Sun Also Rises. But I’m going to venture a guess that fewer readers know about the European Literature Canon—the set of books that have been pushed on students in high school and college for […]

Introduction The Renaissance was a time of change and rebirth, with artists looking back to the classical past for inspiration. The rise of perspective painting during this period would eventually lead to many innovations that changed the art world forever—and it all started in Italy at the end of the […]

Introduction The European continent is full of amazing art, from the Renaissance period all the way through to today. If you’re looking for a guide on where to see some of Europe’s best masterpieces, check out this list: The Sistine Chapel The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic […]

Introduction The Renaissance was a period of rebirth and renewal in Italian culture, which began in Florence and spread throughout Europe. The Renaissance is sometimes called the ‘rebirth’ because it represented a revival of classical learning and culture after centuries of darkness. It occurred during the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries […]

Introduction Europe is full of amazing landmarks that are worth visiting. Here are 16 European landmarks you should see at least once in your lifetime. Colosseum The Colosseum is a Roman amphitheater that once seated 50,000 people. The structure was built between 70 and 80 CE, during the reign of […]

Introduction When you think about Europe, you might think of museums and monuments, or maybe you imagine yourself strolling through a medieval village. Those things are certainly part of the European experience, but they’re not all that makes Europe one of the most fascinating places on Earth. There’s also music […]