medieval villages, and sublime surf. Here are the best European coastal towns and cities that provide an ideal setting for an unforgettable European vacation while giving those spotlight-hogging ...

Van Oosten is a connoisseur of muck. She has spent the last decade sifting through the cesspits and sewers of medieval European cities, studying how people of the late Middle Ages managed their waste.

The planned route will give travelers a chance to easily get off the beaten track and visit three lesser-known European cities ... underrated destinations. This medieval spa city in Germany ...