Matera is the kind of place that makes you whisper “how is this real?” every five minutes, then immediately trip over a cobblestone because you were too busy gawping. Famous for its ancient cave neighbourhoods (the Sassi) and rock churches, it is a brilliant-value city break in southern Italy, especially if you time it right […]
Tag Archives: City Guide
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Mar
Mar
Bari in Italy’s Puglia region is the kind of city that rewards the curious and the thrifty – my favourite kinda combination! It’s a proper working port with a lived-in old town, a handsome seafront, and street food that makes you wonder why you ever paid airport prices for a sad sandwich. As a base, […]
23
Feb
Feb
Trieste is the slightly mysterious, sea-sprayed corner of Italy where espresso has its own vocabulary, Austro-Hungarian grandeur meets Italian flair, and you can go from Roman ruins to a windswept pier in about 10 minutes on foot. Compact, walkable, and brilliant value compared with Italy’s headline cities, Trieste is ideal for a one day visit […]
19
Feb
Feb
Milan has a reputation for designer price tags and slightly-too-good cheekbones. But underneath the glossy shop windows, it’s a brilliantly walkable, metro-friendly city where you can see the big hitters in a single day without rinsing your bank account. This one day Milan itinerary is built for value – iconic sights, smart transport, a proper […]
05
Feb
Feb
Venice has a reputation for being wildly expensive, mostly because it can be! If you follow the crowd into the first café on St Mark’s Square, order a gondola on impulse, and rely on single vaporetto tickets like they’re bus fares, your bank card will start sweating. But Venice can also be brilliant value, especially […]
15
Jan
Jan
Vilnius is one of those European cities that quietly wins you over. It is compact, characterful, and packed with historic buildings, great food, and a surprisingly relaxed vibe for a capital city. For good value travel, one day in Vilnius is a brilliant option because you can see a huge amount without spending a fortune. […]
12
Jan
Jan
Visiting Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, often begins with a simple question. Is it worth visiting, especially if you are travelling on a budget? The answer is a confident yes. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is one of Europe’s most walkable and affordable capital cities, rewarding travellers who enjoy exploring on foot, discovering history through […]
27
Nov
Nov
If you’re heading to Kraków in Poland, don’t skip Kazimierz – it’s where the real soul of this city lives. Creative, gritty, historic, poignant and delicious all at once, spending time here gives you a much deeper, more textured understanding of Kraków beyond the postcard views of Stare Miasto. I’ve visited Kazimierz several times now, […]
Europe, NETHERLANDS, Western Europe
2 Day Hague City Break: Perfect Hague Itinerary for Culture, Coast & Coffee
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Oct
Oct
Despite having been to Amsterdam more times than I can count, and even popping into nearby Rotterdam once, I’ve never thought to visit the Netherlands 3rd biggest city – The Hague. I always pictured it as a city full of diplomats, suits, and stern buildings where people argue about treaties, where serious, rather than fun […]
Europe, ITALY, Western Europe
3 Days in Rome: City Break Itinerary for the Eternal City (While 5 Months Pregnant!)
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Sep
Sep
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 […]