It may seem a little early to book for a holiday in 2010 when you’re still finalising your travel plans for 2009, but the famous Passion Play at Oberammergau in Germany takes place only once every 10 years, and the limited places are open for bookings now. Nestled in a high Alpine valley in Bavaria, [...]

In this guest post Jason Chirundu of Beach Holiday Guide gives us the lowdown on some of best beaches off the beaten track in Malta. As you would expect with most European beach holiday locations, Malta’s beaches can get really busy, especially during the peak summer holiday season of June to August. I sometimes enjoy [...]

Stockholm is one of those medieval cities that still retains its heritage.  Much of it due to its Old Town.  Gamla Stan.  Cobblestone streets.  Medieval buildings.  Shoulder-width alleys. The small island at the heart of Stockholm is alive with history.  As you walk towards the island stop and drink in the Royal Castle with its [...]

When I mentioned the Dachau Concentration Camp in southern Germany as a place to visit a few weeks back, some readers were surprised at the idea of visiting such a place while on holiday. And I can understand that it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the chance to understand important parts of [...]

Walking through Graz, you encounter the same air of culture, architecture and coffee shops that make Vienna so popular. But just when you think you know what’s coming, Graz springs a leafy green surprise. Right in the middle of the city stands a stocky hill, the Schlossberg, popular for its views, its gardens and the [...]

Welcome to the March 2009 edition of the Europe Travel Carnival. I hope that the following posts will inform, inspire and entertain readers who love travel in Europe. This month’s edition has a strong Spanish flavour, a coincidence as I was in Spain last month for our reccy trip to research the possibility of buying [...]