If you are planning a city break in Krakow and wondering whether the Wieliczka Salt Mine is worth prising yourself away from the Old Town for, the short answer is yes! As a traveller who usually prefers being above ground with coffee in hand, even I fell for this strange, glittering, underground world – which […]
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AUSTRIA, Europe, Western Europe
How to See Hallstatt Without the Crowds: Visiting Austria’s Most Famous Village at its Best
10
Nov
Nov
When I first saw pictures of Hallstatt online, I genuinely wondered if it was real. A tiny alpine village pressed between mountains and a glassy lake, with pastel houses tumbling down to the water and church spires perfectly reflected on its surface – it looked like ideal Instagram fodder. So when I finally found myself […]
08
Jun
Jun
“Can you believe this place is older than Stonehenge?”, whispers our trusty guide, Steve. “It pre-dates it by almost 1000 years”, he adds reverently, laying his hands gently on the huge stone next to him, “so you’re standing on incredibly ancient and sacred land”. Where I’m standing, is in a glorious green field in Wiltshire. […]
20
May
May
It’s hard to miss the London Eye when you’re exploring London! At a whopping 135m tall, this giant observation wheel sits right on the South Bank of the River Thames and offers one of the best views of the capital. Opened in 2000 as a temporary structure (spoiler: it wasn’t that temporary!) the London Eye […]
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Apr
Apr
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, […]
03
Apr
Apr
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 […]
15
Feb
Feb
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 […]
20
Jan
Jan
Strasbourg in France, is an absolute must-visit during the holiday season, especially if you’re a fan of a good festive market! Strasbourg was the first place in France to host a Christmas market way back in 1570 – and it’s been perfecting the festive magic ever since. With some of the oldest Christmas markets in […]
14
Jan
Jan
Strasbourg might not be on your radar as a destination for your next city break, but it’s actually pretty unique and really special French destination to visit. If you’ve yet to experience this beautiful city in the eastern region of Alsace, then you’re in for a treat! With French and German influences (you can literally […]
25
Dec
Dec
Just a short hop from Malta, Gozo is a smaller, quieter island in this archipelago that’s bursting with charm, history, and, of course, jaw-dropping spots like the Blue Hole. The Blue Hole is located along the Dwejra Coastline on Gozo’s west coast and has been carved by wind and waves over centuries. It now looks […]