I first visited France 21 years ago as a young archaeology student touring the many prehistoric caves in the south west. It really was a trip of a lifetime. But you know, as passionate as I was about my work in archaeology, after a few weeks of visiting numerous archaeological sites even I felt needed [...]
Kolmården bills itself as the largest zoo in Scandinavia and if you are interested in biology, or just have small children, it is great addition for your Europe travel planning. And plus, it isn’t every day you get to see giraffes near European cities. The zoo is an impressive display of animals from all over [...]
Until I arrived in Warsaw, I must admit I had no idea that the famous classical composer Frederick Chopin had grown up in the Polish capital, but once there he seemed to pop up everywhere! Whether you’re a classical music lover or not, there are quite a bit of Chopin-related Warsaw sightseeing to be had [...]
Croatia is a country of great historical wealth, making it one of the best places to visit in Europe. It has played host to many of Europe’s leading dynasties and armies, from the Romans, to the Ottomans and the Hapsburgs, not to mention diverse and complex local traditions that managed to hold its own despite [...]
I was given a complimentary set of Sony in-ear noise cancelling headphones (model MDR-NC33) for review purposes. Sony in ear noise cancelling headphones Now I had no prior knowledge of this product but I assumed from the name that wearing these headphones would block out a very high percentage of surrounding noise. Therefore when I [...]
I stayed at the Park Grand Hotel London Paddington for one night in March 2010, on a complimentary basis arranged by lastminute.com. The four star hotel is a ten minute walk from Paddington rail and underground station. It’s five stops on the Bakerloo Line from Paddington to Oxford Circus, with a journey time of around [...]
Last autumn I went to Bilbao with a lingering question in my mind: is there anything apart from the Guggenheim in this European city? Well I’m thankful to report that Bilbao is a well balanced city with plenty to see and do, as Paul Kilduff mentioned in his guest post last year. There are many [...]
Brittany’s coasts with towns such as the medieval Vannes are – justifiably – extremely popular with tourists. Yet Brittany also boasts an interesting interior, replete with Brittany attractions such as beautiful churches and castles, charming towns and landscapes and locations from Arthurian legend; nevertheless, most tourists never make it here to sample some authentic Breton [...]
The city of Lyon, capital of the south-eastern Rhone-Alpes region, is France’s second largest city. There are supposed to be over 30 museums, each exploring all aspects of the cultural and historical diversity of this great city. Once an important Roman capital, today Lyon is renowned for its history, architecture, culture and gourmet restaurants. Lyon [...]
There is no shortage of tourist attractions in and around Berlin, it is one of my favourite Europe destinations. Even so, sometimes it is nice to get away from the city. That’s what makes Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam such an excellent Berlin day trip. The palace is easy to find and accessible by public transportation [...]
