Author Diccon Bewes explains why the Swiss are deliberately different from the rest of their European neighbors.

Istanbul tour guide Lale Sürmen Aran shares the latest developments on sights in Turkey's thriving cultural capital.

Tour guides Jorge Román and Francisco Glária provide insight into the charming areas worth visiting on Spain's Costa del Sol.

Portugal tour guide Cristina Duarte tells us why Portugal's venerable, vibrant university town of Coimbra is such a delight to explore.

Dutch tour guide Dennis Gerrits discusses Amsterdam's iconic waterways and their significance in trade, travel, and simply enjoying life.

Bosnian tour guide Sanel Marić describes what his country, a generation after the Balkans war, has to teach us about getting along with our neighbors — and why the nation is growing as a travel destination.

Rick and Bulgarian tour guide Stefan Bozadzhiev talk about why the smaller Balkan countries of Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia are emerging as "back-door" destinations.

Bulgarian tour guide Stefan Bozadzhiev sings the praises of his country's vibrant cultural capital, Plovdiv — one of the oldest cities in Europe.

Author and Italophile John Keahey discusses the charms, the social fabric, and the rich culture of Sicily.

Italy tour guide Ann Long offers recommendations for enjoying Italy's gorgeous Amalfi Coast as the region grapples with ever-increasing crowds.