The Palace of Versailles is a grand royal palace near Paris, France. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is a massive residence (there are 2,300 rooms here!) with beautiful gardens set in extensive grounds that span over 63,000 square metres. It’s only around 12 miles from the French capital, so is easy to do as…
The charming city of Odense in Denmark is home to a delightful old town, historic houses, museums, and a beautiful park and river to walk along. Famous for being the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, the author of over 150 children’s fairy tales, there are also several landmarks where you can learn about his life…
Nuremberg, Germany, is a city with many different attractions to offer visitors. There are medieval old streets and squares to wander through, castles and towers, and walks around the city walls and along the river. You can also learn about the city’s role in the Second World War, visit some outstanding museums, and go to…
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…
An itinerary for one day in Geneva (key takeaways)– Although Geneva is Switzerland’s second-largest city, it’s easy to explore in just a day. You can comfortably visit many of the city’s top attractions, including the old town, Lake Geneva with the iconic Jet d’Eau, and the Palais des Nations area. – Spend the morning exploring…
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…