Ah the beauty of Wales knows no bounds! Honestly, the one good thing about the pandemic is that it gave me the opportunity to fall in love with this country because, rather embarrassingly I just hadn’t explored this area until 2020 swung around. But being stranded in the UK and forced to discover more […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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A top transport hub both within Germany and further afield, Frankfurt is a great launching point if you want to explore some of the key parts of Western Europe. With western Germany, eastern France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and even Switzerland not far away, Frankfurt is a key access point for many of these […]
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One of the UK’s most remarkable parks (not to mention one of its oldest), the Brecon Beacons is a phenomenally scenic part of Wales that should absolutely be on your British bucket list! Encompassing a dramatic mountain range in South Wales, this is a rugged, ancient land that is ideal if you want to unplug […]
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One of Yorkshire’s most beautiful spots, Malham Cove is an absolute favourite on many a walkers or travellers bucket list. Situated up in the north of England, this dramatic landscape feature which sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is nearest to the village of Malham (hence the name!), is arguably one of the […]
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With one of the grandest Cathedrals in England, as well as an original copy of the Magna Carta and Stonehenge on the doorstep, there’s certainly plenty of reasons why you’d want to visit Salisbury. And getting there by bus is certainly one of the cheapest and easiest ways to do it. So here I talk […]
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The dreamy area of the Alsace in the east of France is a camper’s paradise. Filled with historic villages, wonderful vineyards, plenty of delightful rural scenery and lots of cycling opportunities, this is the ideal spot to settle in and enjoy this country at her best. Located near to the German border, and with Belgium, […]
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Home to beautiful wine tasting experiences, quaint Medieval villages, brightly-coloured half-timbered homes and stunning French scenery, there’s no question the Alsace area, in the Grand-Est region of France, takes some beating as a place to stay. There’s so much to do and see here, not to mention eat and drink, that you really should allow […]
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Both classic transport hubs and both major European cities, travelling from Frankfurt to Amsterdam is a key route, not only for those transiting in and out of Western Europe, but also for travellers looking to explore 2 of this region’s top cities. So whether it’s by train, bus, car or plane, there’s plenty of […]
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Set over in the very east of France, the beautiful Alsace region is one of the spots in this country you have to visit, especially if you like a good wine route! Offering incredible Medieval villages that look like something out of a fairytale, combined with some of the country’s best vineyards, stunning countryside views, […]
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So you want to visit the 5 thousand-year-old, UNESCO-listed, English heritage gem of Stonehenge? Good choice! Embarrassingly it took a pandemic to finally get me to tick this mighty number off my bucket list, but I’m so delighted I finally have. And here to bring you all the lowdown is my guide to buying Stonehenge […]