Category Archives: Destinations

Perfect Spring City Break? Krakow’s Culture & Cuisine Calls

Krakow Poland - Spring City Break

According to the Polish proverb “W marcu jak w garncu”, March in this country is a mixing pot. As our Krakow walking tour guide expands, it’s a month that involves a little bit of everything – especially when it comes to the weather. Standing in the blue skied Old Town of this Polish city, spring […]

Nile River Cruise Tours: Tips for the Best Cruises in Egypt

Nile River Cruise

Do you sometimes imagine yourself as the protagonist in a thrilling story? Perhaps stepping into Hercule Poirot’s shoes during his meticulous investigation in Agatha Christie’s classic “Death on the Nile,” or living the glamorous espionage of James Bond’s “The Spy Who Loved Me?” Then you must actually be dreaming of the majestic Nile in Egypt, […]

Sheffield City Break: 2 Fab Days in the UK’s Underrated City

Sheffield 2 Day City Break

If you’re planning a city break in Sheffield, and not quite sure what to expect from one of the UK’s most overlooked cities, look no further! Tucked away in South Yorkshire, this former steel city isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind when seeking a UK city break destination. But after just 48 […]

Swiss Alp Splendour: Bucket List Ride on the Bernina Express

Bernina Express Bucket List

  It had been a very last minute decision. After all, must people plan their Bernina Express journey months in advance. And sensibly so, because as soon as tickets are released for this world-famous scenic train ride, they sell out, and fast! But luck of the travel blogger must have been with me as, much […]

Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Perfect Bernina Express Trip

Complete Guide for Catching the Bernina Express, Switzerland

There’s something effortlessly romantic about gliding through the Swiss Alps scenery that is hard to put into words. Crested mountain peaks peer down on flowing glaciers, as historic viaducts slide past in a glorious spectacle that feel like something out of a movie. And if you ask me, that’s what travel is all about! The […]

Top 10 Things to Do in Chur: Switzerland’s Oldest Town

Top Things to Do in Chur, Switzerland

The first things that surprises about Chur is the name. A small city found at the foot of the Swiss Alps, Chur is actually pronounced “Kour” if you’re up to speed on your standard German dialect. Confusing enough for a monoglot like me, but add in the local Grisonian German dialect, and suddenly the town […]

10 Best Restaurants to Try in Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava Restaurants

Are you planning a trip to the Slovakian capital and already wondering what will delight your taste buds?! Which are the best Bratislava restaurants to eat at, how much do they cost and where are they found? This article answers all! Food plays a vital role in Slovak culture, and you shouldn’t miss out on […]

Is Bratislava Worth Visiting? Reasons Why You Should Visit

Is Bratislava Worth Visiting

Even if it’s not the first capital on your list when it comes to must-see major European cities, tiny Bratislava is a charming city totally worth visiting in my opinion! Most travellers flock to nearby Vienna, Prague, or Budapest and end up skipping Bratislava, assuming it can’t measure up to these grand cities. But you […]

Vienna to Bratislava by Boat: Tickets, Timetables & More

Vienna to Bratislava by Boat

If you are visiting Vienna for more than a couple of days, there’s a good chance you’ll be searching for activities outside the city, or even beyond Austria, to enjoy. A fantastic option you shouldn’t miss is a side trip to Bratislava, the capital of neighbouring Slovakia. Few capital cities are as close to each […]

10 Top Sightseeing Day Trips & Tours from Munich

Best Munich Day Trips

Whilst I adore edgy Berlin, I have to say that beautiful Munich is perhaps my favourite city in Germany to visit. Refined, classic and charming, the Bavarian capital with its historic landmarks and unique traditional assets is pretty hard to dislike! But perhaps the thing that delights me most about Munich, is the ease and […]