My mom's older brother was 27 years old when killed in action on this day in 1945, in the final weeks of World War II ...

These historical trade arteries connect cities and castles, palaces and pagodas and they provide easy transport routes ...

There’s no mistaking the twinkling lights and aromatic scent of glühwein that signals the start of Christmas market season.

Strasbourg is set along the Rhine and epitomizes the blend of French and Germans. The town's historic center is littered with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, which are reminiscent of its ...

When European cities like Berlin, London, and Paris are too crowded, visit less busy places like Leipzig, Manchester, and Lyon.

The other staples of European river cruising are the Douro River in Portugal and three destinations in France: the Rhone, the ...

The Camino de Santiago is more than just one 500-mile route through Spain. Here’s why you should consider hiking the German ...

AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys have partnered to introduce exclusive cultural and educational river cruising.

The capture of the bridge at Remagen, a surprisingly intact path into Germany, helped U.S. troops hasten the end of World War ...

Special: International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, calls for women to spread their wings and discover the wonders of ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Switzerland hasn’t shown that it’s meeting the requirements of a landmark climate change decision from Europe’s highest human rights court, the Council of ...

If there is one thing St. Louisans love, it's a good street festival. Or even a bad street festival, but good festivals are better. Here are some of the festivals, parties and other events coming up ...