Barcelona is fun and lively, yet historical and intriguing, and on top of that, the weather’s usually pretty good. One surprise spot there for me and my Europe travel tip is the Museu Picasso, a surprisingly large collection of Picasso’s works from early times up to his Blue Period. The Museu Picasso is a great [...]
Coffee is a national passion and favoured pastime in Croatia. Hours and hours are spent over a cup, and it’s not surprising that the traditional coffee culture continues to evade the ‘to-go coffee’ trend. If you’re in Zagreb here are some tips for great Zagreb cafe locales to consider: Zagreb Centre – This is the [...]
I stayed at the Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport for two nights in February 2010 on a complimentary basis. The hotel is located directly opposite John Lennon Liverpool Airport, so is ideal for stopovers the night before an early flight departure or the night of a late flight arrival. Despite the proximity to [...]
Ryanair, everyone’s favourite European airline (tongue-in-cheek) has decided that they will go ahead with plans to charge £1 to use the toilets in flight. Civil Aviation Authorities here in the UK have ruled the change in policy isn’t against the law. Ryanair have already been criticised for additional fees and charges such as the £5 [...]
Until my family and I visited Provence’s Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Canyons), we had no idea that these were the largest gorges in Europe. We associated Provence with idyllic hilltowns, rolling landscapes and beautiful coastlines. However we knew nothing about this stunning, rugged landscape to be found right in central Provence. Since we wanted a [...]
When we visited Brittany this summer, we took the ferry to Isle de Houat, just of the coast of the Gulf of Morbihan. The Gulf is a large inland bay with many small islands, where the mild and sheltered conditions make it a favourite area for sailors. One of my Europe travel tips, if you’re [...]
Here are my tips for things to do in Paris with kids. Paris is not only the ultimate destination for romantic city breaks, it is also one of the best European cites to visit with your children. And here are at least five reasons why. 1. Views of Paris. A trip up the Eiffel Tower [...]
Like every traveler who likes to look beyond the ‘must see’ I was curious about different Istanbul attractions on my recent visit to the city but it still seemed like a somewhat silly idea. We were standing at the beginning of Divan Yoglu, the winding main street which crosses Istanbul’s historical Sultanahmed district. Blue Mosque [...]
Travel tips tend to be large scale, sweeping generalizations. For example, don’t miss Gamla Stan in Stockholm, no matter what time of the year. They are good tips, and tips that I make (and follow for that matter) on a regular basis. However, sometimes there are events that don’t always show up in your standard [...]
Heidelberg is easily one of the most charming cities in Germany. Recalling my last visit takes me back to memories of red roofs and fresh, warm summer air during walks along the Neckar River. I see that it’s been mentioned on Europe a la Carte previously as one of Amanda’s favourite German destinations. My trips [...]
