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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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
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
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
What could be better than a beach holiday? Hot sun, clear sea and a coastline worthy of Aphrodite’s attention, that’s what Paphos can be summed up as. In this article we propose to uncover the ancient city of Paphos and highlight some great attractions that tourists can enjoy during their stay here. After all, if
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
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
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.
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.
When it comes to the Nordic countries, not many of us imagine that they could be excellent city breaks. Perhaps, we imagine cold days (and nights), peppery prices and rye bread. And yes, whilst some of these are true, there is also an unheard side to the story. The beauty that these cities have to
