Lewis Evans

Relaxing and immersive, one of our favourite new ways to see Europe in the past few years has been by boat—traversing the ancient waterways ...

Flowing through six glorious countries—Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Lichtenstein and the Netherlands—the illustrious Rhine River ...

The capital of Catalonia and one of the world’s great cities, Barcelona hums with energy all its own. It's a place of endless inspiration no ...

Herein, a brief guide to the social mores of Central Europe that will help you ingratiate yourself to the locals (or at least avoid putting your foot in your ...

As you walk through Berlin, the entirety of the city itself is a living museum. Once divided by the infamous Wall, you'll see golden place markers ...

Once the frontier of the mighty Roman Empire, the second-longest river in Europe originates in the Black Forest of Germany, and flows for 2,730 ...

Flowing through six countries, the mighty Rhine River winds its way from its origins in the Swiss Alps, Austria, France, Germany, tiny Lichtenstein ...

These are the best books about Catalonia that capture the spirit of this incredible country. If you're looking for Catalonian inspiration, the best place to start ...

These are the best books about the Czech Republic that capture the spirit and rich history of this region. If you're looking for inspiration, the best place to start ...

These are the best books about Germany that capture the fascinating, harrowing, and at times tragic, history of the country. The best book to start with ...

If you're an architecture enthusiast with a high tolerance for fortified buildings and seemingly impenetrable walls, it's safe to say you'll ...

We’ve been riding through Spain for decades, getting to know this beautiful country through our favourite way of seeing the world: on two wheels. ...

The charms of the ‘rugged coast’ (as the Costa Brava translates to) are many. For instance, winding your way through the best of the Empordà, ...

In recent years, Berlin has exploded with a multitude of artisanal, ‘third wave’ coffee shops, whose mission it is to elevate the status ...

A charming city on the western banks of the Rhine River, Strasbourg’s strategic location on the Franco-German border has made it a nexus of ...

The master of surrealism, Salvador Dalí was born in Figueres, Spain, in 1904, giving his first exhibition in the town at the age of 14. One ...

While the terrain may be challenging, the may rewards along the Camino de Santiago make its tribulations more than worthy of the endeavour. ...

Birthplace of Mozart and stage for The Sound of Music, Salzburg is synonymous with music. But as if its musical pedigree weren't enough, the ...

Thanks to an old proverb, ask a German where God lives and you’ll likely hear “in France.” But at the risk of bucking ancient wisdom, I would like to hazard the theory that God, in fact, has a second home in the Mosel ...

We've rounded up five of the best restaurants in Prague,including two of the city’s most luxe dining experiences and three of our favourite ...

Find out why, for centuries now, thousands of people have flocked to Spain each year seeking redemption, forgiveness and charity—in this life and the ...

Today the largest autonomous community in Spain, Castilla and Léon combines two ancient kingdoms with centuries of ...

The folks that inhabit Austria’s Salzkammergut Lake Region and Upper Bavaria alpine fringes, can be special. Eigensinnig, in the German. With a mind of their own. ...

With more than 1,000 kilometres of near-perfect biking, a rich history spanning from the 30 Years War to the Cold War and a breed of pig as hairy as it is delicious, Lake Neusiedl offers something for every traveller. (Wait, what was that about a ...

The capital of Bavaria is rich in history, culture and – true to form – beer. These cultural touchstones constitute a few of my favourite things to do in Munich, and not just because beer is available at many of them. ...

The former capital of Saxony, Dresden truly came into its own during the Baroque period—and as a result, remains one of Europe's most stunning architectural treasures. (Sorry, ...

Often described as a pearl of the Renaissance, this list of things to do in Budapest will reveal why its reputation is well earned. ...

Quirky and modern yet rich with history, the largest city and capital of the Netherlands blends impressive architecture with creative cuisine, stunning art and cosmopolitan ...

Like some crus, some wine regions are so grand that a proper explanation can't be restrained to a single blog post. Here, we continue the exploration of Bordeaux wine we began in Vines 101, and examine one of Bordeaux's most potent regions, along with appellations from the neighbouring ...

While expanding your palate is a worthwhile endeavour in its own right, it’s made all the more rewarding when you have a sense of the history behind the bottle. In our ongoing Vines 101 series, we pull back the curtain on some of our favourite wine regions in the world and explore their oenological ...

If Riesling is the Habsburgs, Grüner stands Austria’s Crown Prince. The heir apparent, the people’s favourite, lurking behind a marble column or moss-covered oak tree, dagger in ...

Asutria's Wachau wine region not only boasts more than 1,000 winegrowers—its landscapes hold such beauty, they rank among UNESCO World Heritage ...

It is doubtful that even great-great-grandfather Matetic could have imagined his family's future success. ...

We couldn't quite squeeze all the Prague sights Lewis recommended into our Insider's Guide, but when taken together, they help explain why Prague deserves its reputation as one of Europe's ...

Veteran B&R Guide Lewis Evans compiled a B&R-inspired list of things to see and do in Prague that you won’t find in a travel ...

B&R experts, Burgundophile David Butterfield and on-site Bordeaux aficionado Dylan Roche, contrast the subtleties of their respective wine ...

As we’re so often reminded, travelling is an eye-opening encounter wherever you go, but it’s the company you keep along the way that makes for an ever more memorable experience. Fortunately, there's no shortage of great company to help transform your travels on this B&R journey. Herein, a brief character assessment of the experts who help us throughout Bordeaux and the Dordogne Valley. ...