Planning a European holiday trip? The Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Markets in Alsace are some of the best in Europe. This guide covers 2025 dates, how to get there, the most festive villages, where to stay, and insider tips to make your Christmas market adventure unforgettable.

Planning your first trip to Paris? This first-timer’s guide covers the best things to see and do, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre, Notre-Dame and Versailles, along with practical tips I’ve learned from visiting Paris almost every year since 2016.

Are you dreaming about a trip to Paris but travel seems out of reach right now? I’ll show you how with two credit card sign up bonuses you can fly to Paris for under $100 and stay four nights free. Paris is one of my favorite European destinations.