Tag: City Guide
13 Best Things to Do in Ostrava, Czechia
Having visited the city of Ostrava in the east of the Czechia (the country formerly known as the Czech Republic) twice now, it’s fair to say I’ve got a few ideas about the best thing to do in this surprising city. On the crossroads between Prague and Poland, Ostrava is a fascinating destination. Once an […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Funchal, Madeira
Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a great place to base yourself on this island, especially if you don’t have your own vehicle to get around. With the best public transport links in Madeira – including to the airport – it’s an easy place to stay, with lots of accommodation choices and some good tours […]
Top 21 Things to Do in Lisbon
Haven’t been to Lisbon yet? Then you’re missing out! Yes if you weren’t already in the know, then Lisbon is the hot European city to visit at the moment and with its gorgeous tiled buildings, amazing café and bar scene, plus the city’s incredible lookouts, it’s really no surprise! But if you’re expecting a super […]
How to Spend A Day in Manchester
One of the great things about Manchester is that it’s so easy to get to from many parts of the UK. Be it London, Leeds, Birmingham or Cardiff, Manchester is accessible from all these cities in just a few hours by train, which makes it ideal day trip material. Whether it’s visiting one of the […]
Can You Day Trip to Porto from Lisbon?
So you’re travelling to Portugal and want to enjoy both of this country’s top cities in a short amount of time? Then read on, because this post will be perfect for you! Answering all the questions you have around whether you can, and should, day trip to Porto from Lisbon, I’ll provide all the travel […]
Amazing 2 Day Porto Itinerary
Is it my favourite Portuguese city? It probably is! Yes just beating Lisbon to the top spot, you’ll find out why I made this controversial decision by reading this amazing 2 day Porto itinerary I put together. In it, I detail why I ended up preferring Portugal’s second city and how I can help you […]
Porto Day Trips: 8 Best Options
If you’ve read any other posts from my travels in Portugal, you’ll know that I absolutely loved my time in the country. And a key part of this was the sheer diversity of experiences that visiting this part of the Iberian peninsula has in store for travellers. And Porto is no exception! A historic city, […]
Top 17 Things to Do in Porto
Portugal’s second city, Porto has really only been on the travel radar since 2010, but what a splash this latecomer has made! Now a firm fixture on the European circuit, if you’re feeling like every woman and her dog is travelling to Lisbon, then Porto could be the perfect alternative. Situated in the north of […]
Top 10 Things To Do in Granada, Spain
It’s an absolute must on any Andalusian itinerary. In fact, it’s a must on any Spanish itinerary full stop! Yes the historic city of Granada is a real treat and definitely one of the top cities to visit in Southern Spain. And not only is it a top city, but it’s also one of the […]
Top 21 Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland
Ok so disclaimer coming up, when I visited Helsinki, it was actually a national holiday! Yes, unbeknownst to me, the one main day that I had set aside to run around Helsinki and undertake all the sightseeing I could, was actually Finnish Independence Day. And it was minus 20 degrees celsius! At first, even through […]
