Spain, Portugal, Malta and Greece (and their islands) make up some of the most popular destinations in Europe. Want to eschew the normal ‘Brits abroad’ holiday but still want to visit these beautiful countries? From a Portuguese coastal gem to an under-the-radar Greek island, here are the quieter and more discerning alternative resorts to opt for…
How to spend 48 hours in Athens for travel snobs
Athens, Greece’s ancient and storied capital city, stands as each a ruin, relic, and reminder of what great travel is to astute explorers. The cradle of Western Civilization, Athens is one of those rare behemoths of bucket list destinations that contains it all – art, history, beautiful weather, food, and generous people. Yet, Athens is…
7 ways to have a travel snob-worthy break in Majorca
With nearly 10 million visitors per year, Majorca is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Europe. Most visitors come from Germany, the UK, Spain and the Nordic countries, and they have plenty of good reasons to visit the Spanish Island, again and again – miles and miles of idyllic beaches surrounded by turquoise…
How to spend 48 hours in Montreal for travel snobs
Québec province’s largest city is a place with an unrestrained love for the arts, festivals, all things creative and generally living life to the hilt. To help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada I spent an extraordinary seven days exploring Montreal and after that week I was captivated. I loved their unique outlook on life and the hugely passionate…
Our under-the-radar European destinations to visit in September
When it comes to travel breaks, Europe is hugely diverse – in every corner lurks a culture to discover, a picturesque landscape to explore or a beautiful historical building to unearth. If you’re someone who likes to escape the crowds then September is the ideal time to visit, and if you’re some one who really…
The most extraordinary places to stay around the world for travel junkies
If you like nothing better than journeying to rural locales that are beyond the beaten path — places that are out of the way or overlooked by mainstream travellers here are the most extraordinary places to stay around the world guaranteed to please even the most hardened travel snobs out there… Malibu Airstream Trailer Stripped down and past its…
10 of the most amazing restaurants in Copenhagen for travel snobs
Denmark is a beautiful country, and Copenhagen – one of my personal favourite cities in the world – is a wonderful place to discover Danish culture. From Tivoli Gardens and Rosenborg Castle to Nyhavn and wonderful Christianshavn, after leaving your cool Copenhagen hotel and a long day sightseeing you’ll won’t want to miss dining at…
9 under-the-radar things to do in Venice for travel snobs
Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea is a perennial favourite with many a traveller and its star still continues to rise with spectacular popularity – and with good reason. This almost otherworldly magical place provides some of the most beautiful…
How to spend a stylishly cultured weekend in Florence for travel snobs
Florence the capital of Tuscany in Italy is the birthplace of the Renaissance and filled with wonderful architecture, art and artefacts. It’s easily one of the best cities to head to if you fancy a stylishly cultured weekend, our writer Emma Clair recommends where to head to… There is something beautifully ethereal about Florence, maybe…
Cool things to do in Perth, Western Australia for travel snobs
While most visitors head to Sydney and the East Coast, more isolated Western Australia is often overlooked by travellers. Quieter and arguably with just as much to offer –possibly even more – Australia’s Western state is home to gorgeous coastline, ruggedly beautiful national parks and some vibrant, cosmopolitan cities. Its capital Perth, ranks very highly…