Take a deep breath as you admire the famed Acropolis and Parthenon, wander through the ancient agorá, or marketplace, and then catch contemporary fever in the glittering shops of Ermou Street. Watch the sunset from a taverna, or restaurant, in Plaka, before raising your glass at one of Kolonaki's sexy bars.
Dublin serves as a perfect start to a luck-filled Irish adventure. Sleep easy, because there are plenty of places to stay in Ireland, varying from quaint B&B’s to historic castles. Find a few good travel guides and count yourself lucky – the hardest decision you’ll face in Ireland is where to travel next.
Dublin will charm you. Visiting sites such as the National Museum, St. Stephen’s Green or Dublin Castle. Before enjoying a night of shows at the Abbey Theatre or Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, hit the shops and marketplaces of trendy Temple Bar or stroll the River Liffey. Tip a pint of Guinness in a traditional pub where live fiddle music fills the air.
Berlin is having its moment. Widely considered Europe's "it" city, Berlin has cornered the market on gritty, artsy appeal. The city teems with Europe's most eye-popping art galleries, edgy nightlife, nearly 200 museums, lush parks, beer gardens and innovative restaurants.
Plan a tour to see the northern lights, the waterfalls and geysers, as well as Thingvellir National Park, set on the shore of its largest natural lake. Take a boat trip through the dramatic fjords and glaciers, swim in the Blue Lagoon, and experience the food of Reykjavik.
Contemporary German culture encompasses one of the world's hottest — and grittiest — arts scenes; inventive, Michelin-starred cuisine; highbrow museums; and sexy nightclubs. While here, embrace the old world in the enchanting Gothic architecture and Bavarian castles.
Some destinations transport their visitors through time, and Greece falls firmly into that category. Live a history lesson in the land where Greek gods reigned supreme and democracy was born. From the oracle of Delphi and Mount Olympus to heaping plates of tzatziki and cups of ouzo, Greece inspires.