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The best wineries to visit when in Spain

By Carmen Caballero on Jun 19, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

After having planned many trips within spanish wine routes, we can really appreciate that wine tourism keeps increasing every year. One of the main wine routes in Spain is undoubtedly the Ribera del Duero Wine Route, whose more than 100 kilometers long extend through the provinces of Soria, Valladolid, Burgos and Segovia. There are many […]

Best food addresses in the chicest area of Paris: Saint-Germain-des-Prés

By Maria Pasca on Jun 17, 2020 in Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

With parks, shops, restaurants and terraces open again in Paris, Parisians are gradually starting to fill up again the streets and the city is slowly but surely coming back to life, a socially-distant one anyway. Moreover, with French borders opening up on June 22nd for European Union members, and July 1st for many other countries, […]

How hotel chains will look after us once we return

By Gail Hewitt on Jun 15, 2020 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

With thoughts slowly returning to being able to enjoy an overseas holiday once again, many may be concerned about how they will be looked after once they arrive at their hotel. We have looked into just three popular hotel chains to see what measures they have introduced with your safety, and well-being, in mind. Of […]

Iceland update: start planning, but maybe not flying just yet

By Ryan Connolly on Jun 13, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

Since my last post there have been a number of developments in Iceland. Many positive and some that require re-examining. Therefore I have dedicated this month’s blog post to adding additional information and including any changes. The question posed 1 month ago was, ‘Is it now the right time to come to Iceland?’ My answer to […]

De-escalation in Spain: An update on Barcelona

By Sandra Roig on Jun 09, 2020 in Europe, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has been present throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in keeping the country aware of how they should go about winding down lockdown measures. With 17 autonomous communities in Spain, all with differing populations and land sizes, the Spanish government’s plan to phase out measures has had to be adopted differently […]

Amsteram’s diverse top 5

By Samantha Karen on Jun 03, 2020 in Europe, Netherlands, Regions, Western Europe

The beating heart of the Netherlands, Amsterdam holds some of the very best and most impactful attractions in the area. In no other place is there such a fine balance between culture, history and luxury. On every canal and down every street there is something new and exciting to discover and enough options to entice […]

10 things to do around Malvern, UK

By Lucienne Sheard on May 30, 2020 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Home to the Malvern hills, copious country pubs, famous spring water and bursting with history there is no surprise that Malvern is a popular spot for people to visit each year. The town is located on the border of Worcestershire and Herefordshire, beneath the rolling hills which provide stunning panoramic views of the Wye Valley […]

Charming Sifnos attracts island-hoppers who seek an authentic Greek Island experience

5 Greek islands to visit when Greece reopens to tourists after the cornonavirus lockdown

By Nick Kontis on May 30, 2020 in Europe, Greece, Regions, Western Europe

As the world gradually reopens from coronavirus lockdowns, Greece is opening its borders to tourists on June 15. Greece, relying heavily on Summer travel, will attempt to jump-start the economy in time for the high season. Greece, with under 200 deaths and less than 3,000 of the virus, has been lauded for its early lockdown, […]

Top 5 souvenirs to get only in Iceland

By Lucas Peters on May 29, 2020 in Accessories, Clothing, Europe, Iceland, Regions, Travel Equipment, Western Europe

Iceland is a country known for being hewn from Ice and Fire. Mountainous glaciers erupt in fountains of lava, towering cliffs give way to miles of black sand beaches and everywhere you turn, vistas offer views like nowhere else in the world. In the last decade, Iceland has used its incredible nature to become one […]

Photograph of the week: Matera, Italy

By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2020 in Europe, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

In times such as these, where sheltering in place is the norm, and socializing feels like a distant memory, it can feel like we’re living under a rock. There is something to be said for rock-dwelling however… Just take Matera, Italy: a place where the cliffs and rocks of the surrounding landscape have been transformed […]

Discover Gràcia: a Barcelona neighbourhood guide

By Sandra Roig on May 18, 2020 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

The current situation has ground travel plans to a halt. With this, we have time to pause and reflect on the trips we have made and the places we have fallen in love with. Moreover, we now have plenty of time to research places of interest to us, so that we have the perfect trip […]

The latest COVID-19 coronavirus and travel news from Provence

By Su Stephens on May 16, 2020 in Europe, France, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It’s incredible to think that it’s been nearly two months at the time of writing that the whole of France was placed into a strict lockdown which prevented anyone leaving their homes. In common with the rest of the world, there were of course some exceptions such as being allowed to exercise or shop for […]

Travel businesses have been hit hard, but spare a thought for Corona Holidays

By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2020 in Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

These are certainly unprecedented times for the entire travel industry. Although businesses are incredibly good at dealing with all kinds of situations thrown at them, the world has absolutely changed due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The last coronavirus to largely affect the travel industry was SARS in 2003. This mainly impacted the […]

Iceland to re-open to tourists on 15th June with airport testing

By Ryan Connolly on May 14, 2020 in Europe, Health & Safety, Iceland, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

To say I’m excited by this news would be a bit of an understatement. Especially since my livelihood relies on people coming to Iceland. But, I am cautious as to what this will actually mean for travellers who do decide to make the journey to Iceland this year. So I’ve put together a short list […]

Tales of Iceland: The Snaefellsnes Peninsula under the Northern Lights

By Ryan Connolly on May 14, 2020 in Europe, Iceland, Regions, Western Europe

“I’m dreaming with my eyes open!” The Snaefellsnes Peninsula always seems to enjoy more media coverage than the rest of Iceland. In fact, as far back as 1864 when Jules Verne wrote Journey to The Centre of the Earth, Snaefellsnes has been a traveller’s dream spot. The protagonist in the book exclaimed, “I’m dreaming with […]

10 things to know before going to Paris

By Maria Pasca on May 13, 2020 in Europe, France, Regions, Western Europe

Planning your dream vacation to Paris post lockdown? You may be filled with questions about your visit, especially if it will be your first time visiting the French capital. We’ve compiled a list here of 10 things you should know before you come to Paris. 1. Paris is safe Paris is a very safe city, […]

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