Travels

Only have 24 hours in London? This is what I saw when I spent a short weekend in the capital with friends, and how we made the most of one day without trying to cram in absolutely everything! Friends reunited… This trip was especially exciting. As I was meeting up with my Spanish housemates, who

Planning to spend 3 days in Berlin, but don’t want to spend your entire trip racing between attractions? This relaxed 3-day Berlin itinerary combines Berlin’s must-see sights and neighbourhood strolling with plenty of breaks and time to actually enjoy the city. Why this particular city? I had a long weekend off from work, so I

Planning a day trip to Birmingham? Birmingham is an easy city to explore by train, with Birmingham New Street right in the heart of the city centre. From the Bullring and Ozzy the Bull to the canals, the Library of Birmingham and Bindleyplace, there’s plenty to see and do in Birmingham in one day. Birmingham,

Vienna is a city where history and architecture seem to meet at every corner. From grand imperial palaces and ornate Baroque churches to bold modernist buildings, the Austrian capital is packed with architectural masterpieces. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a history lover, or simply someone who enjoys strolling through beautiful streets, Vienna is the perfect

Looking for the best places to hang out in The Hague? From lively squares and cosy cafes to the beach at Scheveningen. The Hague has plenty of places to spend an afternoon or evening. I’ve put together my favourite spots, including where to go for coffee, nightlife, or a relaxed afternoon. With its museums, great

Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital, is a city of contrasts: grand Belle Époque buildings sit alongside communist era architecture, old streets lead to lively cafes and restaurants, and impressive landmarks such as the Palace of Parliament make it unlike many other European cities. If you’re wondering what to do in Bucharest, this guide covers the main

This absolutely spectacular event takes place every year in the first weekend of November. It celebrates the failed attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. It is one of the biggest and most famous carnivals in the UK. And, it is often recognised as one of Europe’s biggest illuminated

Can you discover Texel by bike in a day? Absolutely – although we quickly discovered that cycling around the entire island would take considerably longer than our fitness levels would allow! We took our bikes from Den Helder on the TESO ferry and spent a day cycling around Texel, stopping at Den Hoorn, Den Burg,

Updated with 2027 dates and times. The Netherlands is famous for its cheese, but visiting a traditional cheese market gives you the chance to experience the history and traditions behind it. Here are five Dutch cheese markets, including my first-hand experiences of the three I visited. Honestly, experiencing the Dutch cheese markets is an absolute

Fiestas del Pilar is Zaragoza’s biggest annual celebration, taking place every October in honour of the Virgen del Pilar. It features the spectacular Ofrenda de Flores and entertaining Gigantes y Cabezudos, from concerts to street entertainment and fireworks beside the River Ebro in Zaragoza. I visited Fiestas del Pilar while living in Spain with a

Updated September 2026 Spending an afternoon in Delft? You can see many of the city’s highlights in around 4 hours, particularly if you arrive by train and explore the historic centre on foot. This relaxed Delft itinerary, by an expat who lived in the Netherlands, takes you from Delft station to the Markt, Nieuwe Kerk,

Located in the heart of Western Europe, Sandwiched between Belgium and Germany with France below, it is pretty well landlocked. Luxembourg is famously one of the smallest countries in the world. However, quite interestingly, despite being such a small country, it has three official languages, Luxembourgish, French and German. English and Portuguese are also commonly