36 Hours in Bucharest, Romania
Today we’re off to Romania. We were due to fly to Costa Rica originally on a Saturday in mid November – but our planned flights weren’t having any of it and in the end we couldn’t get out until the Tuesday leaving us with a few days and no plans. As luck would have it,…
Is Istanbul safe? Advice for 2022/23 Travel
Is Istanbul safe? A question that’s really hard to answer but I try to do so based on my own personal experience visiting the city.
48 Hours in Istanbul
A whirlwind 48 hours in Istanbul, an amazing and chaotic city full of magical sites and delicious food. Read on to find out more.
A Day in Lahemaa National Park, Estonia
A wonderful day in Lahemaa National Park exploring the beautiful bogs of Estonia.
15 things to do in Tallinn’s old town
Tallinn – the magical capital city of Estonia and perfect if you want to combine beautiful views, great food and charming buildings with learning about the country’s rich and complex history.
Patarei, A soviet Prison Exhibition in Estonia
A harrowing visit to an ex-Soviet Prison in Estonia – Patarei Prison, just outside of Tallinn
10 fun things to do in Tartu, Estonia
2 laid back days in Estonia’s second city, Tartu exploring museums and beautiful architecture.
A Trip to Cēsis Castle, Latvia
A lovely trip to Cesis Castle, a medieval Livonian order gem in the Gauja National Park, Latvia,
2 days in Riga – A Perfect Itinerary
A perfect itinerary for 2 days in Latvia’s capital city – Riga. Read on to find out more about this incredible city.
A Day in Kaunas, Lithuania
A day trip to the wonderful Lithuanian city of Kaunas – read on to find out about its castles, churches and beautiful old town. A perfect day out from the capital, Vilnius.
A Visit to the Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
A visit to the crazy and unique Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, a national symbol of faith and resistance.
A Guide to visiting Trakai Castle, Lithuania
A guide to visiting Trakai Castle – a fairytale island around 30km from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
25 of the best things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania
25 amazing things to do in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania – from history to architecture to wine; this city has it all.
Everything you need to know before Visiting the Baltics (2022)
A guide to the Baltic states, explaining what it’s like to travel there at a time of high political tensions in the region.
3 days in Budapest – An Itinerary
Budapest – a city of two halves, a city with a rich and complex history, and a city which stole my heart. Read on to discover a perfect itinerary for 3 days in this magical city.
A day on Suomenlinna Island, Finland
A day exploring a snowy Suomenlinna island in Finland – once a military fortress, now an amazing UNESCO world heritage site and the perfect place to learn more about Finland’s history as well as enjoy incredible views.
A Winter weekend in Helsinki
10 things to do during a winter weekend in Helsinki. From cathedrals and museums to flying cinemas and markets, this capital has a lot to offer in a short space of time.
24 hours in Gdansk
How to spend 24 hours on a whistle stop tour of the main sites in Gdansk – a historic city on the northern Baltic coast of Poland.
20 must visit attractions in Budapest, Hungary
20 must do things in Budapest, Hungary – a beautiful city with a rich history which should be on any European must see list.
Tallinn – beyond the old town
If you have more than a weekend in Tallinn, then exploring beyond the charms of the old town is a must. There’s everything from beaches, to baroque palaces to Cold War prisons. Read on to find out more.
2 days in Prague
A weekend exploring Prague – from the famous bridge, to ancient castles, to historical museums and beautiful views. Read on to find out more about this 4th most visited city in Europe.
A day trip to Delphi
If you’re looking for something to do whilst in Athens, Delphi really is the perfect day trip – epic mountain views, ancient ruins and shopping in mountain towns. Read on to find out more.
15 Must See Sites in Athens
Advice on what to see in 3 days exploring Athens’ ancient monuments, great museums and amazing views in this historic capital city.
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