Although located incredibly close to each other, the amazing thing about Frankfurt and Strasbourg is that they are 2 wildly different cities located either side of a national border. As such, travelling the short distance between them can be an amazing way to discover 2 different regions in 2 different countries within one short and […]
Category Archives: Europe
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Aug
Aug
Oxford really is the perfect day trip material… especially from London! Chock full of historical sights, cultural gems, quaint watering holes and more than a snippet of quintessential English countryside, the compactness and cosyness of Oxford means you really can condense this all down into a day. Indeed this city has more than enough going […]
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Aug
Aug
Is there a region more beguiling than the delightful than that of the Caucasus? Personally, I think not! Perched on the edge of Europe and Asia, the 3 countries of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are a a veritable travellers’ feast and, best of all, not many people go there! The first time I set foot […]
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Aug
Aug
Sailing through the heart of Europe, the Vienna to Zurich train ride is not only a journey that takes in 2 of Europe’s best cities, but also an incredibly stunning set of scenery along the way. Often thought of as one of the world’s best train journeys, the train ride through the Alps here really […]
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Jul
Jul
One of my absolute favourite London day trips, there was no way my UK Staycation this year would be complete without a trip to see these sibling beauties. And so it was that I, once again, ventured down to enjoy the beauty, walks and dramatic splendour of the Seven Sisters Cliffs along England’s south coast. […]
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Jul
Jul
The first thing you need to know if you want to travel to Russia as a British citizen is that you need a visa. And that you need to get the ball rolling on this visa asap! Because while getting a visa to Russia from the UK isn’t difficult, there is a process to […]
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Jul
Jul
2 of Germany’s top cities – Frankfurt in the west and Berlin in the east – are both must-see destinations when you’re travelling in this country. Which is easy to do, because these 2 wonderful cities are simple to connect between care of Germany’s wonderful train network. Just under 550km apart, they certainly aren’t […]
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Jun
Jun
There’s so many amazing things to do in the country of Georgia, that I honestly had a hard time selecting just 21! Because, if you’ve read this blog at all before, you’re bound to know I’m pretty much madly in love with Georgia! The Caucasus gem that I instantly fell head over heels for, this […]
AUSTRIA, Eastern Europe, Europe, HUNGARY, Western Europe
Vienna to Budapest Train: All You Need to Know
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Jun
Jun
2 of Europe’s great capitals, Vienna in Austria and Budapest in Hungary are must-see destinations when you’re travelling in this part of world. Which is easy to do, because these 2 wonderful cities are actually situated incredibly close together, meaning it’s easy to visit both in a single trip. Under 220km apart by train, […]
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May
May
If you’re looking for a great coastal day or weekend trip from London, then it’s hard to overlook the classic seaside town of Margate in Kent. A famous retreat during the Victorian and Georgian eras, Margate is making a big comeback! Full of character, cobbled streets and kitsch stores, the beautiful sandy beach here […]