The wonderful historic city of Heidelberg, with its incredible university, is an absolutely wonderful place to explore in Germany. Ideal for a summer weekend break or Christmas market experience, this forest-surrounded and quaint city in the west of the country is an absolute highlight and should not be missed if you are travelling in […]
Category Archives: Europe
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There’s no denying, when it comes to the best British strips of sand, it’s hard to beat the amazing beaches of the Gower Peninsula in Wales. In fact, I’m going to put myself out there and say it’s almost impossible to top this ancient coastal outcrop. Full of dramatic green countryside, where giant cliffs […]
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Summer 2020 was the summer I fell in love with Germany as a travel destination. Yes it’s pretty hard to believe now, but I really had overlooked this massive nation in the heart of Europe (aside from a fun-filled frenzy in Berlin), as a place lacking pzazz! But with Covid keeping us all closer to […]
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It’s one of Europe’s most loved cities and with the Spanish ambience, top sights, artistic flavour, coastal location and great food and wine on offer, there’s no question that Barcelona is an absolute winner. If you haven’t visited Spain or even Europe that much, then there’s a high chance this gem is going to be […]
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I’m ashamed to say it, but it’s true. Despite all the time I’ve spent, lived and studied in London, I’ve never before visited St Paul’s Cathedral! In fact, I‘d never even thought about visiting it! That was until, of course, pandemo madness had me trapped in London and well, while I was passing my days […]
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Known as the Garden of England and being so close to London, Kent is the perfect place to explore if you want a quick break out of the city, or to get a feel for the UK beyond the capital. Kent is also a great spot to escape to if you live in this country […]
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Well congratulations. because if you’re looking how to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar, it’s likely you’re planning to visit one of France’s most amazing regions, so well done! Yes if you hadn’t guessed from this opening sentence, there’s no question that the Alsace is one of my favourite regions in France thanks to its Medieval […]
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If you’re looking for a quick city escape, an epic day trip or the quick chance to explore a bit more of England, then there’s no question the county of Kent makes the perfect destination from London. Situated in the southeast of the country, right on capital’s doorstep, Kent is a beautiful region of gorgeous […]
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I’ve got to be honest, at this point, 1 year ago, I had not even heard of Freiburg. In fact, it was only when I mentioned to a close friend (who studied German at University and knows the country like the back of her hand) that I was planning to travel in the Black […]
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It may not be the most budget-friendly areas of the world to travel, but there’s no doubt Western Europe holds some serious treasures that have to be explored at least once in a lifetime. And here’s the best 50 that I think you should visit! A mix of flagship cities chock full of history, as […]