Paris, France’s ‘City of Light’, is a magical city with an abundance of sights to see, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre with the Mona Lisa, Montmartre, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the nearby Palace of Versailles. But after all this sightseeing, you might be looking to escape the hustle and bustle of central Paris. If…
Menton is a coastal town on the French Riviera in the south of France. Known colloquially as The Pearl of France, it’s easy to see why when you visit. It’s a picturesque little medieval town with small winding streets, colourful houses, and beautiful tropical and sub-tropical gardens set against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. Queen…
Berlin, Germany’s capital, is a beautiful and vibrant city that has something to offer everyone. It is also Germany’s largest city, so you might think it’s not possible to see the main sights in just one day in Berlin. But you can! Even if you can only have one or two days here, this is…
Geneva is the second-largest city in Switzerland and is known for its scenic location near the Swiss Alps, its beautiful architecture, and its world-renowned museums. Although there are lots of things to see here, one day in Geneva is the perfect amount of time to explore this beautiful city. It’s enough time to see the…
Lucerne is a beautiful city located in central Switzerland. It is situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by the Swiss Alps. Due to its scenic location, Lucerne is a popular tourist destination all year round. However, winter is arguably the best time to visit. Lucerne in winter has snow-capped mountains, a Christmas…
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…
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….