5 ‘Must Do’ Things in Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the headquarters of both the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). What began as a mere fortress outpost in the 900′s has grown into a sophisticated metropolis, admired the world over for its architecture and its food. Brussels is a bilingual town, where residents speak, [...]
A Quick Guide To Amsterdam
Amsterdam visitors never run out of things to do – this lovely old city has a city center that’s quiet and perfect for walking and biking – with over 1200 bridges and more than 150 canals located in Amsterdam, the beauty is breathtaking. Take a ride in a glass top boat, enjoy a stroll through [...]
5 Best Beach Towns in the UK
There are only so many French riviera towns and Greek island villages you can visit until you’re longing for a beach town that offers something completely different. For that, the UK is perfect. Not the typical sunny beach holiday destination, the UK has some picturesque and wonderful beach towns that offer a unique and typically [...]
5 Things to do in Lyon, France
France’s third city is a bustle of boutiques, bistros, hidden passageways, riverside walks and historic architectural masterpieces. There is a lot to do both in the city and the surrounding countryside but here is a short list of things you have to do in Lyon! 1. Eat! Lyon is France’s gastronomic capital and you could [...]
Turkey – A Leading Summer Destination
Turkey has it all: incredible beaches, stunning scenery, a rich heritage, great food and luxury accommodation, with fantastic value for money. A Leading Destination Turkey attracts many repeat visitors, captivating those that travel to this beautiful and fascinating country and drawing them back year after year. In fact, Turkey is one of the top ten [...]
Your Travel Checklist: What to do Before You Leave
Guest Post by Oliver Kyle: When preparing yourself for a forthcoming holiday, there are a number of things to think about in the weeks leading up to you leaving. In order to assist you with your preparations whilst also ensuring you don’t miss anything important ahead of your departure, read on for a checklist that [...]
Traditional French Food You Must Try
Traditional French Food You Must Try - Although there are many delicious delicacies to try in France (not to mention the wines) there are a few distinctive traditional french dishes which are so “French” that you really shouldn’t leave France without tasting them! Foie Gras This is in essence goose liver pate, the texture is soft [...]
Best Places in Europe: Summer Cities
Not all European cities are ideal destinations in the summer, some are overcrowded, thick with smog and geared towards over charging tourists for everything. However there are a few European cities which make ideal summer destinations. 1. Riga, Latvia Riga has it all, huge beautiful parks, a perfectly preserved Old Town, the sea, canals, large [...]
4 Most Popular Beaches in the UK
With the glistening, white beaches of France, Spain or Italy within easy traveling distance, there are not many people who cherish the idea of holidaying along the British coast. Gloomy skies and greyish waters is the picture that most of us conjure up, however, during summer, this idea couldn’t be further from the truth. Coastal [...]
5 Top Places to Visit in Croatia
Croatia looks like it may be the next big thing in European travel – the beautiful country has history, recreational facilities and plenty of nature but has not yet been overrun by tourists – here are the top Croatian locations to visit. 1. Dubrovnik “The Pearl of the Adriatic” and one of the country’s most [...]
5 Best Beach Towns in France
Visitors to France will be spoilt for choice of excellent beaches and beautiful beach towns, here is a short list of some of the best. 1. St. Tropez If you want to see and be seen this is the place – the town boasts celebrities and beautiful people as well as everything that kind of [...]
Montreal – North America’s Answer To Europe?
If you’re looking for a unique European experience but can’t afford a flight from North America all the way to Europe, Montreal in Canada is just up your alley – a historical city and the second largest French speaking city in the world (after Paris), Montreal has a unique European influence unlike any other place in [...]