I don’t think there is any doubt that flying is more inconvenient than ever – from terrorists to the rude & annoying airline staff that are just as bad as terrorists, it is a real wonder anybody bothers to fly these days. But yes – sometimes you have to. But in Europe, a lot of [...]

In my recent article I speculated whether Easyjet might fly to Zakynthos in Greece (also known as Zante) in 2010 and it turns out that they have just launched flights there from London Gatwick Airport. Always aiming to bring you the best European travel tips, I thought I’d let you know about a couple of interesting places to visit that [...]

Romans have loved their bread for the past 2000 years. The famous “Panis et circenses” (bread and circuses) poked fun at how easily the Emperors could maintain their power over the masses in Ancient Rome. Although the circuses (gladiatorial battles, pageantry and ancient circus performances) may have been replaced today – some would claim by [...]

For those of you passionate about impressionist art, Normandy is going to be one of the best places to visit in Europe this summer. Normandy is not only home to Monet’s Giverny house and garden, and the many sites such as the Rouen Cathedral and the white coastal cliffs he and other impressionist artists painted, [...]

Stockholm has a rich medieval history, much of it still preserved in Gamla Stan, Old Town, making it one of the best places to visit in Europe for travellers who are interested in this period of history. It was because of this rich history, that the Museum of Medieval Stockholm was missed. For nearly three [...]

If you’re headed to Berlin, you probably know by now that the city is full of museums. One museum that tends to be overlooked is the Käthe Kollwitz Museum located in the Charlottenburg area. The museum houses a collection of works created by Berlin’s most acclaimed female artist, Käthe Kollwitz. The loss of her son [...]

There aren’t too many places where public transport counts as a tourist attraction when you travel in Europe, so it may sound strange to single it out in a travel Europe guide. However in Russia I think the underground train systems qualify for two reasons. First of all, many underground metro stations in both Moscow [...]

January has started the global sporting calendar with quite a bang. The Australian Open is throwing up some of the most exciting tennis matches we’ve seen in a while. Africa is glued to the Africa Cup. And here in Europe, attention is divided between winter sports and the European Handball Championship. Held in Austria (19-31 [...]

Ryanair’s current 30% off fares UK promotion runs from 22 – 25 January 2010 for fights departing from 5 February – 25 March 2010. You need to book at least 14 days in advance. I’ve highlighted some of best places to visit in Europe which are accessible with these cheap Ryanair flights, quoting the lowest [...]

I was given a complimentary copy of “Good Night & God Bless” Volume One to review. The book is a guide to convent and monastery accommodation in Austria, the Czech Republic and Italy by Australian author Trish Clark. I was already familiar with this Europe travel tip after reading Heather Cowper’s post “Staying in a [...]