![13 Magical Things to Do in Annecy in Winter [2026]](https://eternalarrival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/annecy-walkway-shutterstock_737460805-2-768x511.jpg)
A quaint old town crisscrossed by an intricate system of canals and alleys, a turquoise blue lake fringed with snow-capped mountains… yes, there’s no mistaking, this is Annecy in winter! Home to a delightful culture and culinary scene (Savoyard food is perfect for winter!), the convenient location of Annecy is just an hour away from…
If you’re planning a trip to France this winter but are not in the mood for the cold and hectic energy of Paris, head south and visit the beautiful city of Toulouse in winter instead! With its historic landmarks, renowned museums, and delicious Occitan food, Toulouse offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that…
![21 Magical Things to Do in Tallinn in Winter [2026]](https://eternalarrival.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tallinn-in-winter-1-of-1-7-768x512.jpg)
Tallinn in winter is as magical as it gets — here are my favorite things to do in the charming Estonian capital in winter!
![Colmar in Winter: 17 Fairytale & Festive Things to Do [2026]](https://eternalarrival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/colmar-winter-light-festival-shutterstock_1581883066-2-768x512.jpg)
Colmar is possibly, just possibly, the most picturesque town in Alsace — a high distinction in a region that counts Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Kayserberg, and Eguisheim amongst its neighbors. Between its half-timbered colorful houses, its labyrinthine alleyways set along a canal, artisan shops — not to mention its cute cafés and rustic eateries — Colmar really…
I’ve always wanted to go to the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux. I’m deeply invested in wine (I’ve written so many posts about wine on this blog, sharing my nerdy oenophile knowledge with you!). So naturally, going to an entire museum completely dedicated to wine was basically the culmination of a decades-long obsession. My family…
Big Almaty Lake used to be one of the easiest mountain escapes from Almaty. Sitting at 2,557 meters meters above sea level in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains, the lake’s surreal colors — ranging from milky blue to deep teal depending on the time of year — and dramatic mountain backdrop make it one of Kazakhstan’s…
Helsinki in winter can be cold, but there are still so many things to do here in the winter! Here are my top picks.
Copenhagen in winter is a cozy delight — here are all the best things to do while there!
![11 Marvelous Things to Do in Montreux in Winter [2026]](https://eternalarrival.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/montreux-winter-AdobeStock_554183920-768x512.jpeg)
I remember my first visit to Montreux like it was yesterday. It was one of my first stops on my Switzerland itinerary, having come straight from Geneva, I took the train to this town along the glittering Swiss Riviera just in time for their annual Montreux Jazz Festival. I remember it all so clearly: seemingly…