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…
If you’re looking for a short 2 day break that offers a little bit of everything, Munich (or Munchen) is the perfect destination. The Bavarian capital is home to historic buildings and sites, excellent museums, spacious parks and gardens, and impressive palaces. And if you’re partial to a German beer or two, then there’s no…
The island of Malta is a great destination for tourists of all types. Valletta, the capital of Malta, has a lot to offer to everyone and is an excellent location for a short stay, as I recently discovered on a three-night break here. There are lots of things to do in Valletta. The city is…
The Pena Palace in Sintra is a former royal summer residence in Portugal, the vision of King Ferdinand II who bought it in 1838. A magical sight, it is a fairy tale palace located on top of Pena Hill. The beautiful building is surrounded by lush forest and sweeping landscapes full of greenery and natural…
You know it’s spring when flower buds start to appear, stems start peeping out from their winter beds and colourful petals are blooming here, there and everywhere. And there’s no better place to realise that spring has arrived than at the beautiful gardens of Keukenhof 2024. A visit here is a perfect day trip if…
By Emma Marshall (updated January 2023) As the largest city in Switzerland, Zurich offers visitors a generous sprinkling of attractions: a chocolate box old town to wander around, a crystal-clear river that runs through the historic centre and a glacial lake surrounded by mountain peaks. But if you’re thinking it’s mainly a summer destination, then…
By Emma Marshall I wrote a few months ago about places to visit in Autumn 2020. Now that travel restrictions are easing in many places, I thought I would provide a round-up of suggestions for short trips to Europe in 2021. This post sets out 9 places to visit in 9 months’ time: places to…
Famous for its port wines, Portugal’s second city has much more to offer visitors than a tasting session at one of its renowned port-wine lodges. There are many things to do on a Porto city break. Boasting a UNESCO World Heritage centre, arresting views of the River Douro with its iconic suspension bridge, and a…
By Emma Marshall and Nick Warburton This post contains affiliate links Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, may be one of Germany’s less heralded cities. But this doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to do over a long weekend. What’s more, if you wanted to extend your stay, there are some great day trips from Stuttgart…
By Emma Marshall and Nick Warburton This post contains affiliate links Thanks to its political isolation for nearly half a century, Albania has, understandably, rarely figured as a destination of choice on the tourist trail. That’s a shame because the country will undoubtedly captivate you. We certainly found this on a short break to its…