Get your (Science) Geek on in Switzerland
If you, or someone in your family, has an inner science nerd, Switzerland is where you can feed your appetite for exploring the mysteries of the universe (as well as your appetite for chocolate and cheese - but you already...
Feed your Appetite for Culture, Danish Style, in 2017's European Culture Capital
Every year Europe designates a Culture Capital, where robust local cultural traditions meet a rich next generation of visual, audio, movement, sport, design, outdoor and indoor expressions of human creativity. Photo: Gottlieb & CoIn 2017 Denmark's second city, the cruise port...
Video: Normandy's WW2 Landing Beaches
It may not be the most joyful travel experience you have in Northern France, but for families of veterans, and any grateful citizen, a visit to the World War 2 Landing Beaches in Normandy creates a lifetime of memories. BestTrip.TV journeyed...
What European River Cruise is the Most Romantic?
It's the time of year when we celebrate love - and love of travel. We've hand-picked our favorite travel experiences for treats, pampering, romance, the good life, and celebrating traveling with everyone in our lives we love. Beginning with... the most...
Video: Meet the Maker: Dutch Bicycles and Cycling Culture in Amsterdam
Did you know there are more bicycles than people in Amsterdam? It's one of the original and influential cycling cultures that helped set the trend towards urban cycling and our love for touring new destinations by bike. The Dutch bicycle - the...
Three European River Cruises You May Never Have Heard Of
River cruising is taking off. It has become one of the most popular ways to visit the heartland of Europe, a relaxed way for travelers to explore famous cities and the scenic villages, history, and vineyards of the countryside. The 'Big...
Juno Beach: The Ultimate Canadian Pilgrimage
The past and next few years mark a number of World War 1 and World War 2 anniversaries. Commemorations take place here at home, and we hope everyone takes a moment to pause and reflect or attend a memorial service....
What to Order at the Bar in... Mediterranean Travel Destinations
When you imagine an escape to the sunny, sensuous Mediterranean, what drink are you ordering at the bar? Lynn Elmhirst, BestTrip.TV's producer/ host, shares her favorites. I once traveled with a cameraman who spent our entire 3-week, 10+ city film shoot in...
Three 'Starter' European River Cruises
If you haven't tried a European river cruise yet, here are the big three 'starter' cruises we're certain will get you hooked on river cruise travel. Photo courtesy: BestTrip.TV The Rhine River Route: Rhine River cruises span at least four countries: usually...
Why We Love River Cruising in Europe
We love river cruising. Like all cruise travel, it's a hassle-free way to navigate to multiple destinations and get an overview of a region. You unpack once, really settling in to your ship environment like a home away from home.River...
Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Croatia
From an isolated backwater behind the Iron Curtain, Croatia has transformed itself into Eastern Europe's 'Riviera'. Sun worshippers discovered the miles of sunny, pristine beaches and dramatic cliffs of the Dalmatian coast. Other tourism followed for ancient and historic monuments, including...
Exploring the Wild Side of Ireland's Atlantic Way
1. Rock climb in Donegal Excellent rock climbing locations are scattered along Donegal’s coastline, and particularly great ascents can be found at Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head. The sea cliffs, slabs and sea stacks of here provide over 100 rock...
