Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, shares her favourite European castles from five different countries. These impressive fortresses, once erected for the purpose of safety and fortification, can now be appreciated for their rich histories and lavishly impressive interiors and façades. For centuries, castles have been constructed across the globe by nobility, royalty, or military orders for safety and fortification against both local and foreign enemies. Originall

In honour of the release of Dome Karukoski's new film Tolkien, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, put together a list of five places she's encountered around the world that are reminiscent of Middle-earth. Just one of millions of people captivated by the immersive fantastical imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien, it's unsurprising that I am excited for the upcoming North American release of the film 'Tolkien' on May 10th. Although I love Peter Jackson's cinematic rendit

Five years ago I travelled around Europe with a couple of my closest friends, hitting up eight different countries in the span of about two weeks. In that time, we unintentionally got lost in nearly every single city, and it made the trip that much more exciting. Five years ago, in my senior year of high school, I travelled around Europe with a couple of my closest friends, hitting up eight different countries in the span of about two weeks. We had gone with EF Tours, focusin

Brimming with culture, history, and utter beauty, Old Prague has easily become one of my favourite European destinations. This post outlines the best places to visit, the highlights of the city, and many accompanying photos. Prague is a breathtakingly old city that, when viewed aerially, appears to be an intricate labyrinth of bright red-orange roofs. I was first immersed in its incitement of utter awe at the age of seventeen during my first trip to Europe. The perfectly pres