9 great reasons to visit Luxembourg City
I had arrived in Luxembourg City, the capital of one of the smallest countries, also confusingly called Luxembourg. This…
6 key terms to know when booking airport parking
When booking airport parking it can become difficult to understand what youre really getting for your money. Some of…
12 great reasons to visit Ostrava in the Czech Republic
When I arrived in the outskirts of the Czech Republic industrial city of Ostrava, I thought I would see…
9 great reasons to visit Sliema in Malta
Malta, one of the smallest countries in the world, is a real paradise, as implied in its name derived…
Hidden Edinburgh – 6 secret places in the city
Overflowing with the hustle and bustle of tourists and busy locals, like every capital city should be, many will…
City dwellings: 5 beautiful apartments for city breaks
As the fall approaches, many start to think about city breaks, wonderful short holidays that are perfect to get…
10 great reasons to visit Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Nestled approximately midway between Santander and Bilbao in the province of Cantabria, the town of Santoña is a fishing…
10 reasons to visit the Amalfi Coast in September
Everything about the Amalfi Coast embodies la dolce vita: the stunning scenery at every twist in the road, the…
Top Andalucian harvest festivals this Autumn
In the southern-most Spanish region of Andalucia, local festivals and celebrations seem nearly as abundant as the summer sun….
Short stay: Hotel Juan de la Cosa, Santona, Cantabria, Spain
Hotel Juan de la Cosa is an upscale hotel situated on the unspoiled, mile-long Playa de Berria on the…
Short stay: 4-bedroom apartment, Isla Playa, Cantabria, Spain
Our first stay on our trip to Cantabria in Northern Spain was at a self-catering apartment in the Spanish…
3 must-try restaurants in St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia may not come to mind when you’re thinking of foodie destinations, but this “Venice of the…
Zermatt’s top 4 apres ski bars
A perfect days skiing should include a spot of apres-ski. After an exhilarating day on the mountain many feel…
From chaos to calm: how our latest trip nearly didn’t happen
It started with a bang. A very loud bang. And it didn’t take us long to realise what had…
12 classy European destinations that celebrities love
Dramatic shorelines, Mediterranean elegance, iconic walled cities and a quaint Irish town with a friendly dolphin are some of…
5 top tips to beat the heat in Rome
Romans traditionally take their holidays during the entire month of August, escaping the city’s heat and heading for the…
