Alex Crevar

Stroll along the river, explore a contemporary art scene and admire panoramic views in this scenic Central European capital.

Amid fertile valleys, gorges, ancient ruins and mountain villages, Europe’s first wild river national park attempts to balance tourism and conservation.

A circumnavigation of the city’s Old Town includes a tidal symphony and an architectural synopsis of Croatian history.

This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.

The longtime sports journalist Claude Droussent discusses his new guidebook to cycling in Europe, which uses data from the fitness app Strava, and the growing role bicycles play in worldwide travel.

A leisurely paced ride, from Trieste, Italy, to the ancient city of Pula, on Croatia’s Istrian shore, offers culture, history and sublime views, not to mention wine and truffles.

In this appealingly gritty port city you’ll find seafood, Austro-Hungarian architecture and, next year, a full roster of events celebrating Rijeka’s turn as a European Capital of Culture.

It is an ancient land, but as of February it has a new name, giving travelers seeking a cool passport stamp a novel reason to visit.

In the Slovenian capital, a car-free center, historic architecture, lots of green space and riverbanks lined with cafes, pubs and boutiques.

Pristina is the hub of Europe’s youngest national population, and the vortex of this energetic destination is Bulevardi Nene Tereza (Mother Theresa Boulevard).