Centrally located, culturally rich and effortlessly trendy, why oh why are we only just hearing about Amsterdam Noord?! Locals have been keeping the best district in the Dutch capital secret for a while, but thankfully for us international travellers, the cat is now out of the bag and I’m here to tell you that this […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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Nov
Nov
If you thought the Czech Republic was just about visiting Prague, then think again! This country is filled with many beautiful cities beyond its famous capital and most of them only receive a fraction of the tourists, making them ideal for absorbing a slice of real Czech culture. The perfect way to explore the country, […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 tour […]
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May
May
Haven’t been to Lisbon yet? Then you’re missing out because there’s a huge amount number of amazing things to do in this city! 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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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, […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]