I always like to find the lowest possible price for accommodation, so I’m a big fan of the HotelsCombined price comparison site which searches the databases of more than 30 accommodation suppliers to find the best rate. Recently HotelsCombined found great deals on two occasions for me. I was looking for a double room in [...]

I have just picked up the most lovely picture book / coffee table book / travel guide that would make a perfect stocking stuffer: The Grand Literary Cafes of Europe. It is chock full of wonderful pictures of the best cafes across the region, and includes a wealth of history on how Europe became famous [...]

If you are looking for a relaxing getaway then there is no better place than Bled, Slovenia. Bled is a small lakeside town that is gorgeous with a high castle overlooking a small lake and surrounded by snowcapped mountains. There are many accommodation options and for such as small town it is surprising the amount [...]

Have you ever looked longingly at a cheap flight to a European destination, only to realise that the cost of a villa or hotel would put that family holiday outside your budget? Well here’s an alternative which will give you a modest roof over your head with full access to the beach, pool and sporting [...]

With all the Christmas decorations going up I’ve been reminded of my favourite Christmas holiday ever – a couple of years ago I spent the Christmas season based in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. There are so many outdoor activities to do up there – and yes, especially in winter, despite the very short daylight hours [...]

I had heard much of the opening woes of Heathrow’s Terminal 5 back in March, when planes were leaving without any baggage and passengers were being delayed. But it has been a while since any complaints of the British Airways home base surfaced and so it was with a certain amount of confidence that I [...]

I could not find any info on it on the English version of the SAS website, which leads me to believe that since the new requirement applies to domestic flights, SAS thinks that everybody who flights with them within Sweden should speak Swedish. Oh well… The announcement in Swedish  is here. Basically, don’t be surprised [...]

Mark Garbers of Love Camping gives us some guidelines about wild camping in the UK. “There’s nothing quite like wild camping for the true “back to nature” experience. When done properly it’s a very environmentally friendly way to see some truly wonderfully hidden areas of the UK countryside. However, as with anything, there are always [...]

  It’s that time of year again – Christmas markets, festivals, and events are gearing up all over Europe.   I simply love them – steaming mugs of mulled wine, twinkling lights brightening up the dark nights, hot food stalls, rosy cheeks and big smiles… it’s the one of the best things about winter! One of [...]

Last week, at the World Travel Market in London, I found myself wandering through the European stands and played a little game with myself. I decided to visit the stand of the country I felt least likely to visit next year and see if they could change my mind. Albania was top of the list, [...]