Why San Sebastian is the Perfect Christmas Destination Most people heading to Spain for Christmas stick to the usual big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. But if you look a little further north, San Sebastian offers some winter magic, with streets and plazas that glow with lights and Basque Christmas...

Discover Porto’s Holiday Magic The charming riverside city of Porto is easily one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, and when December hits, it gets an even bigger glow-up for Christmas. The historic streets and iconic areas like Ribeira light up with festive decorations that add a magical touch,...

A Holiday Wonderland in the Heart of Naples Naples’ famously chaotic streets are usually what people associate with the city, but once Christmas arrives, everything shifts, and the celebrations take over. Bustling areas like Via San Gregorio Armeno are lit up, and nativity displays that Neapolitans call ‘o presepio’ pop...

Experience Seville’s Winter Charm Seville has a unique charm at Christmas that always makes me want to go back. Maybe it’s the Moorish buildings decked out in festive decorations, or the streets and squares glowing with lights as nativity scenes come to life. There’s an exciting energy in the air...

A Taste of Tradition: How Bologna Celebrates the Holidays I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Bologna is one of Italy’s most amazing cities, but when Christmas calls, the festivities make that even more incredible. Medieval streets glow with festive lighting, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts from...

Why Madrid Sparkles at Christmas Madrid’s Christmas markets have a festive warmth to them that blends with the city’s unmistakable Spanish flair to create a truly spectacular Christmas atmosphere. Beautiful streets, like the iconic Gran Vía, undergo a full seasonal transformation with vibrant lights, decorations, and traditional nativity scenes (belénes)....

Why Athens Is Magical at Christmas Most people don’t associate Athens with Christmas, yet the city comes alive in ways that catch visitors off guard. During winter, the Acropolis and other ancient landmarks glow beautifully amid the city’s holiday lights, creating a magical scene that rivals those of other major...

Florence might well be associated with the Renaissance period, but like all places in Italy, this Tuscan city sure knows how to throw a seasonal celebration. Picture sprawling piazzas brimming with character and quaint streets drenched in festive lighting, twinkling trees, and scenes from the nativity being played out before...