With its sweeping bay framed by two facing mountains, Lugano, on the shores of Lake Lugano is a beautiful sight to see, especially when the sun is out and the light sparkles on its lake. The largest city in the Swiss canton of Ticino, Lugano is an excellent base for exploring the wider region. This…
Norway’s capital city has a wealth of attractions to suit visitors no matter what their interests are. Overlooking the Oslo fjord, this attractive Scandinavian city is great for those who love the outdoors, yet also caters for travellers looking for some culture and entertainment. If you’re planning to spend 2 days in Norway’s largest city,…
At 23 metres high and 150 metres wide, the Rhine Falls is Europe’s biggest waterfall. Situated near the picturesque Swiss town of Schaffhausen and along the Rhine River, it’s a popular tourist destination. It’s a stunning attraction I would recommend for a day out. You can take a boat ride, climb a rock in the…
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…