A Zurich to Rhine Falls day trip – key takeways – A Zurich to Rhine Falls day trip is one of the easiest and most scenic excursions from Switzerland’s largest city – Europe’s largest waterfall is around an hour away from Zurich by train and around 35 to 40 minutes by car (organised tours are…
Nestled along the picturesque French Riviera, the principality of Monaco is an ideal destination for a short trip. Famous for its glamorous and opulent lifestyle and the Grand Prix that takes place here every year, a visit to Monaco gives you a great insight into all of these, as well as the history of the…
Neuchatel is a beautiful city in western Switzerland, not far from Bern and Geneva. It’s the perfect location for a short break or day trip. The city has a picturesque old town graced with a stunning lakeside setting, and there is plenty to do and see both here and nearby. If you’re thinking of going,…
Switzerland’s two best known cities, French-speaking Geneva and German-speaking Zurich share lakeside locations, but in many ways are very different cities, albeit each with unique sights. But if you have just a few days for a short break, which one should you visit: Geneva or Zurich? In this post I set out information to help…
Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, and Porto, the country’s second city, are both popular destinations I would thoroughly recommend you visit. But if you were to choose, which city should you visit? Lisbon or Porto? It’s a common question: Lisbon or Porto? Which one is best for a city break? It’s not an easy question to answer….
Overshadowed by more famous Belgian destinations like Bruges and Ghent, the beautiful city of Leuven is, in my humble opinion, one of Belgium’s hidden gems, certainly in the country’s Flemish region. There’s lots of great things to do here to justify a short trip. Why visit Leuven? Like Bruges and Ghent, there are many top…
I’ve just returned from a 3 night trip to the small coastal town of Elounda on the north eastern side of Crete and loved it! Just an hour from the island’s capital, Heraklion, there’s plenty of things to do in Elounda. The stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, charming villages, and proximity to historical sites makes it…
Only 20 minutes by fast train from Brussels in Belgium, Mechelen is a very walkable city with many central attractions that can be easily seen in a day. There’s definitely plenty of things to do in Mechelen on a short break. It is a city steeped in history. In fact, when Archduchess Margaret of Austria…
The Isle of Man, a small self-governing island sitting in the middle of the northern half of the Irish Sea, is a fascinating short-break destination. There are lots of things to do on the Isle of Man. There are picturesque seaside towns and bays dotted along its rugged coastline, ancient castles, and some heritage railways…
Seaton is a small seaside town in east Devon on the south west coast of England. It’s a great place for a short break with lots to see and do and some wonderful places nearby. Located along the Jurassic Coast and at the mouth of the River Axe, it’s the perfect spot to get out…