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Condé Nast TravelerOct 15, 2026

15 European Cities That Are at Their Most Magical in Winter

Trade your winter blues for mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses.

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Toompea HillSightclimb up for sweeping views of church spires and red-roofed buildings
Town Hall SquareNeighborhoodsetting for a beloved Christmas market
Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph CollectionHotelBest for a five-star resort near Town Hall Square
Radisson Collection Hotel, TallinnHotelBest for a grand city center stay
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Mount PilatusSightLucerne, Switzerlandtake the world's steepest cogwheel railway up
Park Hyatt ViennaHotelVienna, AustriaBest for a buzzy winter location
Winterlights festivalFestivalLuxembourg City, LuxembourgThe Winterlights festival transforms Luxembourg City into a winter wonderland with Christmas markets all across the…
Le Place D'ArmesHotelLuxembourg City, LuxembourgBest for staying right in the town's main square
Le Royal Hotel LuxembourgHotelLuxembourg City, LuxembourgBest for warming up in the spa
Hotel SimonciniHotelLuxembourg City, LuxembourgBest for a cozy art-focused base
Mount RigiSightLucerne, Switzerlandknown as the “Queen of the Mountains,” for snowy hiking trails
Rigi KaltbadNeighborhoodLucerne, Switzerlandmineral baths offer a wonderfully cozy contrast to the crisp mountain air
Renaissance Lucerne HotelHotelLucerne, SwitzerlandBest grand dame in the heart of the city
Mandarin Oriental PalaceHotelLucerne, SwitzerlandBest for a Belle Epoque palace fit for a king
Hotel Schweizerhof LuzernHotelLucerne, SwitzerlandBest for a wellness-centric stay
Winter GlowFestivalBruges, Belgiumcity’s seasonal festival running from November 20, 2026, through February 14, 2027
Craenenburg CafePubBruges, Belgiumwarm up with mugs of Belgian hot chocolate
Hotel Jan BritoHotelBruges, BelgiumBest for first-timers looking to stay in the historic city center
La Clé BruggeHotelBruges, BelgiumBest for a less touristy base
Dukes' Academie BruggHotelBruges, BelgiumBest for a romantic and central stay
Schönbrunn PalaceSightVienna, Austriamarket outside
St. Charles ChurchSightVienna, Austriaadmire the illuminated façade
Vienna State OperaTheatreVienna, Austriaexperience one of the world’s great opera houses
Hotel ImperialHotelVienna, AustriaBest for an ultra-luxury stay
The Hoxton, ViennaHotelVienna, AustriaBest for festive family vacations

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BBC TravelSep 24

The world's top cities for 2026 - and why they stand out

From cultural investment to cutting-edge technology, the 2026 Global Cities Index reveals what makes the world's leading cities such compelling places to live and visit.

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Rail BalticaPlaceHigh-tech railway connecting the Baltics by 2030
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Harvard Art MuseumsMuseumBoston, United StatesOpen to the public
Rose Kennedy GreenwaySightBoston, United StatesFormer elevated highway now lined with gardens, fountains, and art
Trinity College DublinSightDublin, IrelandSupports a highly skilled workforce
Brick LaneNeighborhoodLondon, United KingdomIt runs from Swanfield Street in Bethnal Green in the north, crosses the Bethnal Green Road before reaching the…
Borough MarketMarketLondon, United KingdomIt is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th…
Seattle Art MuseumMuseumSeattle, United StatesPart of the city's rich art offerings
Waterfront ParkParkSeattle, United StatesLearn more about Waterfront Park, the new 20-acre public park in Downtown Seattle.

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Lonely PlanetSep 23

15 Best Things to Do in Estonia

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Raekoja platsNeighborhoodhistoric Town Hall Square
Old TownHostelcobblestone alley, defense tower, elegant church spire
Toompea HillSightoffers views over red-tiled roofs
KadriorgNeighborhoodarea with stately parks and art museums
TelliskiviNeighborhoodhipster haven
RotermannNeighborhoodchic area
KalamajaTrain stationbohemian area
Song and Dance FestivalFestivalchoirs flock to Tallinn every five years
Pääsküla BogTrailurban bog experience within Tallinn
MaarjamäeSightIt is bordered by Pirita and Kose to the north, Lasnamäe to the south, Kadriorg to the southwest and the Bay of Tallinn…
LinnahallSightIt is located in the harbor, just beyond the walls of the Old Town, and was completed in 1980.
Estonian Open-Air MuseumMuseum
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President’s TrailTrailAegviidu, Estonia10km ski trail through pine forests
Matsalu National ParkSightMatsalu, EstoniaMatsalu National Park spans an area of 486.1 km2 (187.7 sq mi), comprising Matsalu Bay, the Kasari River delta, the…
Vilsandi National ParkSightVilsandi, EstoniaIt includes part of the island of Vilsandi, a number of smaller islands and adjacent parts of western Saaremaa…
Soomaa.comPlaceSoomaa, Estoniaorganizes multiday kayak trips
Viru BogTrailLahemaa, Estonia
Riisa BogTrailSoomaa, Estonia
Mukri BogTrailMukri, Estonia
Tuhu BogTrailTuhu, Estonia
Marimetsa BogTrailMarimetsa, Estonia

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Atlas ObscuraSep 9

The Peeping Tom of Tallinn in Tallinn, Estonia

Hidden in plain sight near the top of an Art Nouveau house in Tallinn's Old Town, a bespectacled stone figure watches from the facade. His gaze is fixed across the street, toward the building opposite. Local legend has it that the figure was created as revenge. An old man across the street had a habit of training his opera glasses on a young merchant's wife, especially when she was undressing f…

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The Peeping Tom of TallinnSightstone figure watches from an Art Nouveau house facade

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 31

19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now

These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.

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Nunne Boutique HotelHotelhomey stays lending prime access to the Old Town
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Kuressaare CastleMuseumSaaremaa, Estoniabasement dungeon known as 'the cellar of the immured knight'
Kakum National ParkTrailAccra, Ghanahike across catwalks perched 100 feet off the ground
Manhyia Palace MuseumMuseumKumasi, Ghanadisplays elaborate royal artifacts from the Ashanti kingdom
Makola MarketMarketAccra, Ghanajoyously chaotic market with vibrant local fabrics and spices
La Palm Royal Beach HotelHotelAccra, Ghanaboasts its own share of the coast
GustuRestaurantLa Paz, Boliviapioneering a locavore movement with local ingredients
AncestralRestaurantLa Paz, Boliviadishes cooked via wood smoke or hot coals
Baja Club HotelHotelLa Paz, Boliviaboutique with a chill pool terrace and swanky rooftop bar
Hyatt Regency TashkentHotelTashkent, Uzbekistannightly rates below $170
Pueblo LibreNeighborhoodLima, Peruneighborhood with the city's largest concentration of parks
Museo LarcoMuseumLima, Perupre-Columbian art
Antigua Taberna QueiroloBarLima, Peruknown for homestyle dishes like ají de gallina
El BolivarianoRestaurantLima, Perulocals go here to dance
Hotel BHotelLima, Peruknown for its rooftop bar, adding spa and rooms
Francis Ford Coppola's beach hideawaysHotelBelizethree secluded beach hideaways on secluded shores
Quartier Petit ChamplainNeighborhoodQuebec City, Canadaone of the oldest shopping corridors in the country
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-CathedralSightQuebec City, Canadahistoric cathedral

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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Raekoja platsNeighborhoodenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
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Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets

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BBC TravelAug 3

Why Estonians invite strangers into their back gardens each summer

Each summer, home gardens, garages and even bedroom windows across Estonia become temporary cafes open to anyone.

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Kalamaja DaysFestivalEvent where family serves Ukrainian dumplings and borscht.
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Heiki Kalvik's back gardenRestaurantKehra, EstoniaPop-up cafe in Kehra, serving homemade soup.
Karolin Vahtre's garageRestaurantKehra, EstoniaMakeshift cafe selling sushi, quiche, cake, and fries.
HiiumaaNeighborhoodKärdla, EstoniaIsland where home cafe tradition began in 2007.
Hiiumaa MuseumMuseumKärdla, EstoniaNeli muuseumimaja üle Hiiumaa - igal ühel oma lugu.
Inga Kulmoja's bedroom windowRestaurantTartu, EstoniaThird-storey window used to lower homemade ice cream.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025

The 30 Most Underrated Cities in Europe

Seasoned travelers let us in on their secret spots, from Norway to Portugal and beyond.

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Telliskivi Creative CityNeighborhoodgraffiti, galleries, dining, fashion
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Church Nossa Senhora da Consolacao e dos Santos PassosSightGuimaraes, Portugalin Guimaraes, Portugal
Saint-Pierre cemeterySightAix-en-Provence, Francewhere Cézanne is buried
Terrain des PeintresParkAix-en-Provence, Franceoffers same views Cézanne painted
Villa Saint-AngeHotelAix-en-Provence, Franceeasy stroll to Cézanne sites
Âma TerraRestaurantAix-en-Provence, Francerun by Pierre Gagnaire, inventive Provençal cooking
Villa La CosteHotelAix-en-Provence, Franceclose by for art and vineyards
Lake OhridHostelOhrid, North Macedoniaone of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes
Church of St. John at KaneoSightOhrid, North Macedoniacliffside church with history
Tsar Samuel’s FortressSightOhrid, North Macedoniaadmire stunning vistas
Ancient Macedonian Theatre of OhridSightOhrid, North Macedoniadiscover history
Viva KsantikaRestaurantOhrid, North Macedoniaknown for hearty local cuisine
Kaj KanevcheRestaurantOhrid, North Macedoniago-to for waterfront eateries
Monastery of Saint NaumSightOhrid, North Macedoniaenchanting monastery across the lake
Tirana PyramidAttractionTirana, Albaniayouth-focused cultural hub
Skanderbeg SquareSightTirana, Albaniasit on sofa-esque benches with coffee
Grand ParkSightTirana, Albaniavast park near city center
Mount DajtiSightTirana, Albaniaflanks city, offers stellar views
MullixhiuRestaurantTirana, Albaniaculinary journey through Albania
Blloku neighborhoodNeighborhoodTirana, Albaniaexperience Tirana nightlife
RotundaSightThessaloniki, Greecefrescoes
BovesDeliPrato, Italysit outside and watch streets come alive
Potpesh beachSightOhrid, North Macedonia
Kaneo beachSightOhrid, North Macedonia

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025

23 of the Caribbean’s Dreamiest Villas and Airbnbs to Book Now

Soak up those sunny island vibes in Barbados, St. Barts, Aruba, and beyond.

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Telliskivi Creative CityNeighborhoodThe center serves as a platform for the Estonian creative community and is situated on the former site of the Baltic…
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Villa Saint-AngeHotelAix-en-Provence, FranceOFFICIEL✔️Villa Saint Ange · Hôtel Spa de luxe au centre d…
Lake OhridHostelOhrid, North MacedoniaIt is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than…
Church of St. John at KaneoSightOhrid, North MacedoniaSaint John the Theologian, Kaneo or simply Saint John at Kaneo is a Macedonian Orthodox church situated on the cliff…
Monastery of Saint NaumSightOhrid, North MacedoniaIt is named after the medieval Bulgarian writer and enlightener Saint Naum who founded it.
Skanderbeg SquareSightTirana, AlbaniaThe square is named after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg.
MullixhiuRestaurantTirana, AlbaniaWelcome to our home.
BovesDeliPrato, Italysit outside and watch streets come alive
Museum of the Second World WarMuseumGdańsk, PolandIts exhibits opened in 2017.
WesterplatteSightGdańsk, PolandFrom 1926 to 1939, it was the location of a Polish Military Transit Depot (WST), sanctioned within the territory of the…
MalborkSightGdańsk, PolandIt is the seat of Malbork County and has a population of 36,709 people as of 2024.
Âma TerraRestaurantAix-en-Provence, France
Villa La CosteHotelAix-en-Provence, France
Potpesh beachSightOhrid, North Macedonia
Kaneo beachSightOhrid, North Macedonia
Tsar Samuel’s FortressSightOhrid, North Macedonia
Ancient Macedonian Theatre of OhridSightOhrid, North Macedonia
Viva KsantikaRestaurantOhrid, North Macedonia
Kaj KanevcheRestaurantOhrid, North Macedonia
Tirana PyramidAttractionTirana, Albania
Grand ParkSightTirana, Albania
Mount DajtiSightTirana, Albania
Blloku neighborhoodNeighborhoodTirana, Albania
RotundaSightThessaloniki, Greece

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