The best of Costa Brava – the ultimate guide
Costa Brava is a stunning region in Catalonia that extends from the Mediterranean coast to the majestic Pyrenees, which form a natural border with…
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An architecture walk in Graz
If you’re a regular reader of my blog or my social media channels, it’ll come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of…
A stroll around Alkmaar
Alkmaar (map) is a historic city in North Holland, about a 45-minute drive northwest of Amsterdam. Alkmaar was granted city rights way back in…
Plane views: Naarden Vesting
On my recent flight to Berlin from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the plane flew past the star-shaped fortress town of Naarden Vesting. The aerial view…
Fourteen day trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is arguably one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and I consider myself fortunate to live here. With its gorgeous canals…
Twelve things to do in Budapest
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of my favourite cities in eastern Europe. Divided into two parts, Buda and Pest, by the Danube…
Charming Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a historic city, less than an hour’s drive (or a train ride) from Amsterdam (map). It’s a charming medieval city with picturesque…
Plane views: Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Home to world famous historic monuments such as the Acropolis, Athens is one of the…
Modena in two days
Modena is an ancient town in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy (map), smack in between its more famous sisters Bologna and Parma (both…
