Rome may be the Eternal City, but sadly, my diary and energy levels are not eternal. With a baby on the way, I suddenly felt the ticking of a very different kind of clock – so when a last minute holiday for a September getaway appeared in the calendar, I jumped. Just ten days before […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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Sep
Sep
People think they have to go to London or York for history, smiled my tour guide Geoff as we stood beneath the towering Eastgate Clock. “But Chester… Chester’s the hidden gem they never see coming.” He was right. I had not seen Chester coming. Related Posts 21 Top Things to Do in Liverpool: Top […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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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 […]
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Sep
Sep
Not known as one of the cheapest countries in the world, there’s no question Austria isn’t the usual destination budget travellers make a beeline for. Even less so, its capital, Vienna, which definitely has a reputation for its historic opulence and grandeur But fear not! There are many great things to do in Vienna for […]
Europe, NETHERLANDS, Western Europe
Discovering the Freshness of Flevoland: The Netherland’s Newest Province
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Aug
Aug
Almere is the youngest and greenest city in the Netherlands and it instantly shows. As soon as I step off the train at the station (which takes me no more than 25 mins direct from Amsterdam Centraal), I find myself in a city that instantly feels like it has been perfectly designed for 21st century […]
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Aug
Aug
There is something magical about discovering an attraction not on the tourist map, one that doesn’t make the ‘top 10 things to do’ and doesn’t take you on to the beaten path with the rest of the tourist crowds, that still brings the real magic of travel alive. Which is why, if you are looking […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re planning a trip to the Adriatic coast in Montenegro, then choosing the best area to stay can really shape your experience. The most popular places to stay in this country tend to be either Kotor or Budva, so I thought I’d write this article to help you choose which to go for. Kotor […]