One of the fastest-growing destinations in Europe in terms of tourist numbers, Malta is a small but beautiful archipelago (which includes Malta, Gozo, and Comino) located in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. For such a small area it’s also surprisingly diverse with a rich and very much evident ancient history,…
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Brescia – Italy’s beautiful underrated city destination
My trip to the Lombardy region included a visit to Brescia, a small-to-medium sized city located in the north of Italy. Before I went it was a place that I knew absolutely nothing about but after spending the day there I was seriously impressed….
A boutique 48 hours in Palma for travel snobs
Ah Palma! The capital of that much loved sunny Balearic island which enjoys an envied setting on one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular bays. Its perfect size – not too big, not too small – balmy climate and rich heritage means that it’s a spot for those seeking….
Tarragona – Spain’s beautiful under-the-radar city
Last October, when the temperature was in the last throes of a typical long Mediterranean summer, Scott Balaam from our team embarked on a whirlwind tour of Spain exploring four cities by train in four days, one of these cities was Tarragona, a small but beautiful coastal city long overshadowed by Barcelona, its more famous neighbour. Here’s…
12 of the most beautiful European under-the-radar destinations 2021
What better way to kick-start the new year than making some exciting travel plans? If you anything like us then you probably want to avoid somewhere swamped with tourists or over anglicised and head to somewhere to experience another culture… people, language, food and lifestyle. To help you choose we’ve collectively compiled a list of…
Nordic dreams – a local’s life in Sweden
This is a brief glimpse into the world and life memories of young Nordic-rooted soul. If home is where the heart is; I inhabit the Stockholm city streets, dreamy southern woods and the beautifully reclusive mountain valleys of the north…
Iceland – land of fire, ice and cool design
I think it’s probably safe to say Iceland seems to be one of those places that is having a ‘moment’. Before we left for the frozen Nordic island, most people we knew were either planning to go or had already been. Famous for its unruly volcanos, its iconic spa resort and wild and lonely landscapes…
12 of the most beautiful places to visit in Slovenia
Considering its size and population, Slovenia is among Europe’s smallest countries. It is a country that is often overlooked as its bordering countries Italy, Croatia and Austria seem to enjoy a much better reputation among tourists all around the world. I was one of these tourists until I set out to make my own impressions…
A beautiful stay in Gozo with Pellik Villas
I hadn’t heard too much about Gozo before venturing there after spending a week in Malta. In a number ways, Malta’s smaller archipelago neighbour offers the perfect antidote to the hectic pace and rapid overdevelopment of the main island. Crossing shimmering clear blue waters via a ferry ride, the time spent on the boat was…
In BIG Pictures: a journey through a wintry Iceland
The isolated, remote country located near the Arctic Circle is home to some of the most unique landscapes in the world, which is probably why it’s risen through the ranks to become one of Europe’s hottest travel destinations -Iceland has that mysterious……