Windsor is, without a doubt, one of the best English day trips there is from London and this article will give you all the info you need to make the journey between the 2 destinations. A royal feast of a place with a plethora of beautiful green spaces, some resident deer and a ton of […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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Sep
Sep
Strasbourg Cathedral has to be one of the most striking cathedrals in France. And if you know France, that’s quite the claim! Set in a stunning historic city, full of riverside charm and tourist potential a-go-go, this Gothic beauty is one of those bucket list French icons you have to visit! Plus the beauty of […]
Europe, UK, Western Europe
Windsor Long Walk: How to Plan Your Visit inc Travel Tips, Best Routes + Nearby Attractions
07
Sep
Sep
The Windsor Long Walk has to be one of the most striking strolls in England. And if you know England… that’s quite the claim! Set in stunning and vast parklands, this straight, 2+mile avenue leading right up to the great gates of Windsor Castle – a Royal residence – is about as iconic as it […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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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 […]
10
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. […]
09
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 […]
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 […]