By Regina W. Bryan in Barcelona— Vintage clothes, cupcakes, brunch and now burgers. These trends have swept over Barcelona leaving people well-fed and questionably clothed. Unlike vintage, which doesn’t get me going, burger shacks are a welcomed addition to the Barcelona food scene. Here are a few top diners for a double with cheese. Betty » Read more

Note: This article is part of a series on Using an American iPhone in Europe… without Going Broke. If you’re trying to decide between AT&T and Verizon as a carrier, consider the differences in their rate plans for using American iPhones in Europe. Here’s a quick breakdown of the differences: AT&T v. Verizon: An iPhone » Read more

Note: This article is part of a series on Using an American iPhone in Europe… without Going Broke. So, say you go with the $30 data package. What exactly does that mean? How many emails can you send and receive with 1200 MB of “data transfer”? How many web pages can you browse? Which applications » Read more

Note: This article is part of a series on Using an American iPhone in Europe… without Going Broke. Since 2011, Verizon has offered the iPhone to its customers. Verizon’s international rates are comparable to AT&T’s, but Verizon’s data plans are a bit pricier. Making international phone calls on Verizon’s iPhone 4S For the international traveler, » Read more

Note: This article is part of a series on Using an American iPhone in Europe… without Going Broke. AT&T offers a number of international phone and data packages for Americans taking their phones abroad. The day before take-off, I called and spoke to a customer service representative about my options. Two weeks later I’m still » Read more

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Few beverages seem as intimidating as wine. Images of blind tastings, snobbish conversations about vintages, and hefty price tags immediately come to mind. Coming to Paris, wine drinkers are like kids in a candy store. Affordable and delicious wine flows freely, but travelers can easily be duped. Whether you’re looking » Read more

By Nina Derham in London— London’s famous art galleries are just half the story when it comes to the city’s art collection. Some of the world’s best street artists come to London to leave their mark, turning the city into a vast open gallery for all to admire free of charge—providing you know where to » Read more

Because the French railway network extended its tentacles only slowly north from Paris to the ports, there was a spell in the mid-19th century when the Channel port of Boulogne remained conspicuously isolated from the rest of France. Brits could get there easily from London, using the new rail routes to the Kent coast and » Read more

By Jessica Colley— The craft beer craze hasn’t caught on in Ireland. At pubs in Dublin, it’s all about the classics. If you ask the barman for a pint, you will get a pint of Guinness. Beyond the black stuff, there are a couple other Irish beers of note, and a few hot drinks that » Read more