Country Guides
Experience Romania: A Country Of Contrasts
Incredibly diverse landscapes and an intriguing political history make Romania a place to linger in rather than rush through – this country of contrasts demands a longer stay than the traditional two-week break. Travelling round the country by train is best as Romania’s extensive railway network is one of the largest and most comprehensive in [...]
The Leeds Weekend Shopping Guide
Guest Post: A guide to the essential stops on a shopping tour of Leeds. Yorkshire’s top destination for pubbing, clubbing, dining and shopping, Leeds has cast off its industrial cocoon and emerged a shiny, new cultural haven. You’ll find cool music venues, arts spaces, delis and eateries all over, especially in the hip and studenty [...]
Things You Should Know Before Visiting Dublin
Dublin is the beautiful capital city of Ireland, famed for its Guinness brewery, bustling bars around Temple Street and array of shops – while all this can make for a perfect getaway, did you know there is a lot more to holidays in Dublin? I’ve been to Dublin a couple of times now, after finding [...]
Budget Travel Guide To Berlin, Germany
Berlin is one of the world’s great cities. With a long and fascinating history, world famous nightlife and a significant cultural scene, it is hard to get bored in this place. However, like any major city it can be an expensive place to visit. For essential tips on how to visit Berlin on a budget follow this [...]
Planning A Quick Trip To Barcelona, Spain
When planning a trip to Barcelona, the planning strategy is as important as the plans themselves – if you don’t go about it the right way, for example when it comes to booking hotels in Barcelona, you risk turning your holiday into a nightmare. Here are a few guidelines to help you plan your trip… [...]
The Best Of Barcelona, Spain
Among the cities that you must visit in Europe, Barcelona should be in the top five – situated in the northeast of Spain, in the region of Catalonia (Catalunya in the Catalan language), it is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe. With a population of 1.6 million people, Barcelona is the second largest [...]
Amazing Castles In Europe You Need To Visit
Europe has an abundance of incredible castles that are so well kept you feel like you’ve instantly stepped back a few hundred years in time. Here are five castles in Europe, they all stand out in their own way, are all very different from each other and are unique for different reasons… The Most Beautiful [...]
Basel, Switzerland – City Guide
Quick Facts: Location: Switzerland Language: (Swiss) German Currency: Swiss Franc Short History: The earliest documented citation of Basilia, the city at the bend in the Rhine, dates from the year 374. Basel’s heraldic animal, the basilisk, is certainly of more recent origin. It is a mythical creature, part cockerel and part dragon, which appeared for [...]
24 Hours In Barcelona – What To See And Do
City Guide – 24hrs in Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, a city where culture and partying go hand in hand, where football is on everybody’s mind, and the Catalan pride flows through everything. Spending 24 hours in this city is intense, but you really get the best of all worlds. If you are traveling there and spending [...]
What To Do In London During A Short Weekend
London is a city that basically has it all, but for many it’s often hard to know where to begin, it has great shopping, beautiful architecture, awesome nightlife, parks, markets and lots of things to look at! A weekend in London will be packed with stuff to do – here is my guide to a great weekend [...]
Things To Do In Dublin, Ireland
Dublin has the best of both a small town and cosmopolitan city: The people are easy going people like in small towns, but the variety of nightlife is just as good as in cosmopolitan cities. There are many great hotels in Dublin, and you can easily spend a week here strolling around, talking to people and enjoying the [...]