Prague: hear all three sides of the story
Like all great cities, Prague too has many stories to tell. Once the cultural heart of Central Europe, boasting impressive architecture and Bohemian artistry,…
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Plane views: Barcelona
Barcelona is one of my favourite European cities. Known the world over as the home of Gaudi and Miro, Barcelona boasts some of the…
Being Salvador Dalí
At the Salvador Dali museums in Costa Brava, nothing is what it seems at first sight. The works of the great master first grab…
The scenic Costa Brava coastal trails
Costa Brava is a stunning coastal region in Catalonia just north of Barcelona. It stretches right up to the border with France where the…
Windmills of London
Think of London, and you think of… windmills? Perhaps not! You’re more likely to associate them with Amsterdam. But once you get out of…
Slovenia: castles, wine and snow
If you’re looking for a tiny destination, easy to explore, with an intriguing culture and impressive nature, have a look at Slovenia. The pearl…
Ten things to do in Asturias
Asturias is a small principality in the northwest of Spain. Squashed between the glistening peaks of the Cantabrian mountains and the Bay of Biscay,…
Sandkerwa Festival in Bamberg
Sandkerwa festival flags float high above the cobble stone streets beneath my feet. The August air is rich with German pop songs and jolly…
The pristine beauty of Cap de Creus
The Cap de Creus peninsula in northeastern Catalonia is a rocky, mountainous region of wind-swept slopes covered by thick gorse; quaint coastal villages; and…
