A land of cuckoo clocks, fairytales, and a festive cheer unlike no other in the world, Bavaria is arguably one of the world’s best places to visit at Christmas. A few weeks ago we took a trip to under-the-radar Regensburg, a university city hailed as the best preserved medieval city in Germany. Although it’s an under-the-radar…
How to spend a hip 48 hours in Berlin for travel snobs
A huge multicultural, dynamic, and unique modern metropolis, beloved of many a digital nomad and one of my favourite cities in the world, the German capital beguiles a great portion of its many visitors. It may take a while for Berlin to really get under your skin or sometimes you’ll just fall in love with…
10 of Europe’s most magical Christmas destinations
Sick of the usual Christmas re-runs and tepid turkey hangover? Here is a list of our collective favourite angelic advent destinations that we promise will put the magic back in to Yuletide for even the most stubborn of Christmas Grinches, all you have to do now is find that last minute deal and book…
8 charming places to visit in Lviv, Ukraine for travel snobs
The large country nestled in what was once known as Eastern Europe, Ukraine is still an under-the-radar travel destination rich in tradition and beautiful sights. Lviv is one of those beautiful gems – a city in western Ukraine with gorgeous architecture and its moments of glory as a part of Austrian-Hungarian empire, our guest blogger,…
Beautiful Greek Islands where you can explore historical sites
You will hardly find a better place to travel back in time than Greece. Not only do the Greek islands come in all shapes and sizes but they also hide tremendously rich cultural heritage that’s hard to find anywhere else in the world. Although there are significant monuments and remnants of the antique times on…
10 of the most beautiful European Christmas markets
With its gorgeous medieval towns and traditional festivities no one does Christmas markets quite as well as Europe. So if you’re looking for presents, a magical atmosphere or goblets of gluhwein, then…
Travel advice – how to get an e-Visa for Turkey
The Turkish government changed the rules for obtaining tourist visas back in 2013. Here’s a guide to ensuring you get to see this beautiful country legally…
12 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Azores
Nine glorious and distinct islands make up the Azores – a stunning archipelago in the mid-Atlantic an autonomous region of Portugal which is sometimes known as the Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic. Each of these islands has their own character, culture and charm and unique scenery including volcanic landscapes, green pastures, unusual crater lakes and hedgerows…
11 beautiful European cities to visit by train
Europe is where history mingles with modern flair and it’s also a place where you’ll see some of the most beautiful cities in the world. I personally think one of the best ways is to explore Europe is by rail…
Under-the-radar places to visit in Lisbon for travel snobs
The capital of Portugal is bristling with world-famous landmarks that draw millions of tourists like a magnet. But Lisbon also has a beautiful non-touristy side that teems with hidden gems and vivid experiences lying in wait just around the corner. Here are some of the best under-the-radar places to visit in Lisbon that would please…