city break

Nyhavn

Copenhagen

If you are looking for a weekend break or a longer weekend escape, then Copenhagen might just be the place to visit. We were there for three days and were able to visit places such as Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg, Carlsberg’s brewery, Christiania, Tivoli Gardens and even did a day trip to Malmö in Sweden. […]

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Peles castle

Sinaia

Sinaia, the famous mountainous city where the Royal Aldovian Romanian ( 😉 ) family reside. Although, Netflix seems to have brought international fame to this mountain resort by choosing it for its famous Christmas movies, Sinaia has always enjoyed the spotlight when it comes to attention. Read more below why Sinaia is a Romanian city

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Brasov Christmas Market

Romania’s Christmas Markets: Where, When, and Why You Shouldn’t Miss Them

As we dash off into the Festive Season and pour another glass of port or sherry and snack one more chorizo infused cheesy chicken canape, I’m reminded of a few things. Mariah Carey’s “All I want for Christmas” (sorry), hearty family meals and… Christmas Markets. And sure, whilst the Germans were the first to introduce

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Bratislava Castle

Bratislava

If Bratislava were ever a person it would be that kid in class that stood in-between the two tough guys in class called Vienna and Budapest and somehow managed to befriend them. And that would be a fair representation of this picturesque and endearing capital. Read more below about our trip to Bratislava and how

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Schönbrunn Palace

Vienna

Ah yes, Vienna. Our stories have brought us here. Walking down the streets of Vienna with its marvellous architecture you could almost hear Johann Strauss conducting The Blue Danube as you pass by these majestic buildings. Once a small Roman fort to guard the Empire from German incursions it later became the capital of the

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Prague Castle

Prague

When we look at Europe many top destinations considered by tourists have been London, Rome & Madrid. However, we often forget that Europe isn’t just between the 0° and 15° longitudes (E). And there is much more to Europe than this. Therefore, in this article we aim to present a place perhaps that few have

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St. Peter's Basilca

Vatican City

Did you know the Vatican City is the smallest country in the world? Within the Vatican City, you will find religious and cultural sites such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums featuring some of the world’s most famous paintings and sculptures. The Vatican is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage

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Colosseum

Rome

Rome is a great capital to visit and perfect for a city break. When you stroll around the city, you feel like you are in an open air museum. Some of the highlights include the famous Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Roman Forum and the Vatican city. Below we have outlined the top places to

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Sagrada Familia Barcelona

Barcelona

Have you ever visited a city that’s a museum? No, not a museum in a city, a city that’s an open air museum – you read that right. That’s the experience Barcelona offers to its visitors. Amazing boulevards filled with no straight corners architecture and let’s not forget, the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral.

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El Retiro Park

Madrid

Madrid is a great capital to visit and perfect for a city break. It is a vibrant city with a busy nightlife and amazing architecture worth seeing. Some of the highlights include the Royal Palace of Madrid, beautiful central squares including Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía street (the “Spanish Broadway”) and Madrid’s most famous park El Retiro Park.

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