Like all good Yorkshire towns, Hebden Bridge is filled with some amazing pubs, bars and watering holes. But because it’s Hebden Bridge, these top 11 spots are even more fantastic than in your usual town! Yes in true Hebden style, many boast a creative and alternative flair, with a strong community and conscious ethos. And […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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Feb
Feb
I must be getting old, because I honestly think I prefer Munich to Berlin these days! And to celebrate, here’s my list of the top 17 things to do in Munich, including special tips for special summer and winter visits. The capital of Bavaria in Germany, this city has long been the heartland of this […]
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Feb
Feb
One of Bavaria’s top attractions, if you want to visit Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, then this post will bring all the details, including my top recommended tours as well as how to make your own DIY day trip. Whichever option you go for, Castle Neuschwanstein is one Germany’s most famous sights and a must-visit if […]
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Feb
Feb
Located almost 600km apart, despite being in the same country, it’s fair to say that it’s quite the distance between the 2 great German cities of Munich and Cologne. With Cologne located in the northwest of the country and Munich located down in the Bavarian region in the south, very close to Austria, the geographical […]
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Feb
Feb
How many days in Munich is enough to get a good flavour for this city? Well that’s a good question! After all, if you want to allow enough time to see and do everything you have on your list for this great German destination (including potentially some day trips), but don’t want to be kicking […]
Europe, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, Western Europe
Catching the Train from Munich to Amsterdam: All You Need to Know
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Feb
Feb
Wanting to get the train from Munich to Amsterdam? Then this post will bring you all you need to know! 2 fantastic European popular cities, there’s no question that if you haven’t visited either Amsterdam in the Netherlands or Munich in Germany before, that you definitely should! The sort of destinations you can return to […]
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Jan
Jan
Looking for the best things to do in Cologne? Then you’ve come to the right place! This bustling city, which sits on the banks of the fabulous River Rhine, is a must on your German hitlist. Awash with creative folk, some great street art, a mighty cathedral and a fair bit of Kolsch to wash […]
Europe, GERMANY, Western Europe
Cologne Cathedral: All You Need to Know About Visiting & Climbing It!
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Jan
Jan
The place to visit in this German city, the Cologne Cathedral really is the number one attraction you can’t miss if you’re exploring here. UNESCO-listed since 1996 (I’ll go into why a little later on), with a whole heap of accolades to its name (including the world’s tallest twin-sphered church and the largest Gothic Cathedral […]
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Jan
Jan
If you’re coming to this fab German city, then you really can’t miss visiting the Cologne Triangle. One of the top icons in the city, many tourists miss it out, largely because it lies across the bridge on the otherside of the river from the city’s historic centre. But miss this iconic tower at your […]
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Jan
Jan
The UK’s highest peak, climbing Ben Nevis had been on my bucket list for a looooong time! And finally, this summer, I made it to the top! Located in Scotland, in the beautiful West Highlands, Ben Nevis makes for the perfect one day hike. To get there I travelled to Glasgow with a group of […]