The best way to discover the Dutch capital is to travel along the city's network of 160 canals. In the 17th century, shipping and trade helped to make Amsterdam wealthy.

Potsdam is a city of palaces and parks -- and it's one of Germany's most livable cities. It's known for its magnificent Prussian architecture, thriving student culture, and beautiful lakes.

Every year in summer, audiences flock to Bregenz and the world's largest floating stage. The performers in the current production of the opera Turandot by Giacomo Puccini don't just sing. They also jump into the water.

A million visitors a year can’t be wrong: the Hofbräuhaus tavern and brewery in Munich is famed the world over.

Michelangelo, Botticelli, da Vinci - Florence is a Renaissance treasure trove. You could spend days in the Uffizi alone, but the city on the River Arno offers much more!

Looking down from St. Peter’s Church, listening to musicians in the Court Garden of the Munich Residence, strolling over the Viktualienmarkt or taking a break on one of the lovely squares – great ways to enjoy Munich.

Check-In viewer Denys Kushnarov takes us on a treasure hunt in Monastyrok.

On his trip through Ecuador, blogger Steve Hänisch visits Quito’s old town and the volcano Quilotoa.