I grew up on a rainy island and moved to another, slightly less rainy island, so I know firsthand how long the winters can feel. Come Christmastime though, the short, dark days give way to sparkling fairy lights and bustling pubs. If you're looking for that sense of magic on...

Since 1992, Strasbourg has been officially dubbed the Capital of Christmas. Every year, the city's squares play host to 15 official Christmas markets, with over 300 market chalets. Strasbourg’s Christmas markets typically run from late November to late December. Strasbourg looks like a scene from a fairytale all year round,...