Nestled in the southeast corner of England, Dover has long been an important gateway to the continent. The town’s famous white cliffs have served as a landmark for sailors since ancient times, and today the port of Dover is one of the busiest in the country. It’s therefore a fascinating day out from the capital:…
Nice in southern France is the capital of the French Riviera and the largest city on the Cote D’Azur on the Mediterranean coast. With its old town, beautiful architecture, and wide sweeping beach, Nice is a great place to visit any time of the year. Its position on the coast also means it’s ideally located…
There are a plethora of places to choose from when you’re considering day trips from Porto. This post gives you 12 top places to pick from. Porto Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is best known for being the centre of the port wine industry. Viewed from the banks of Vila Nova de Gaia, the city’s…
The picturesque county of East Sussex lies on England’s south coast. It has an extensive coastline that takes in the popular seaside resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings. Among East Sussex’s most notable coastal landmarks are the striking chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Bordered by West Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and…
This post contains affiliate links Located in the heart of London, Waterloo station is one of the busiest transport hubs in the capital. It is also the terminus for trains coming in from the south west of the country. With trains, buses and taxis all coming and going, it can be easy to overlook the…
Bern, the capital of Switzerland and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, is a city with a rich history and a perfect place to visit for a short trip. It is home to excellent museums and some interesting attractions, including the Einstein Museum, the Rosengarten, and the Bear Park. My recent post highlights some of the…
2 days in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is just enough time to get a feel for this captivating city. With its imperial architectural splendour, it is a city that harks back to a bygone age. Its elegant, tree-lined avenues and narrow cobbled side streets look almost as they did after the historic centre was rebuilt following…
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is a city with a rich history. Situated in the centre of the western part of the country, it is an excellent base for exploring all that Switzerland has to offer. The city is home to various museums and attractions, including the Einstein Museum, the Rosengarten, and the Bear Park….
For the fifth smallest country in Europe, there is a remarkably large number of things to do in Malta. It is an island rich in culture and history, a place with endless opportunities for sightseeing, and where you can explore beautiful beaches, go island hopping and sample some excellent food. It’s a perfect choice for…
Richmond Park is the largest of the eight Royal Parks of London. Covering an area of 2,500 acres, it is home to a large deer population, as well as ancient trees and other wildlife. It’s a fantastic spot for an outing and one of London’s many free activities. There are walking paths, bike tracks, ponds,…