In London, we have the beloved Gordon’s Wine Bar. We adore Gordon’s, and rightly so. It’s a fabulous little spot, one of my favourites in London, despite it being a victim of its own success (and a well-timed Time Out article). But on a recent trip to Tallinn, I found myself in Gloria on Müürivahe. [...]
After years of living in Italy, I can honestly say that it is filled with some of the best European destinations. My tip this week is the lovely, perched seaside town of Vieste, located in the Gargano peninsula (the spur of the Italian boot) in the region of Puglia. It’s an ideal location for an [...]
Portugal is one of my favourite European countries; it has such wonderful food, stunning beaches, cities full of culture. It also has some incredible countryside. But did you know that Europe’s westernmost point (well, one of several disputed westernmost points) can be found here? It’s called Cabo da Roca, or Cape Roca. And it’s beautiful. [...]
The Louvre Museum is almost certainly the most well-known of all the World’s museums, it is the most visited museum in the world and definitely one of the largest. The Museum ‘owns’ over 35 000 objects that range from prehistory to the nineteenth century. The Louvre started out as a fort in the twelfth century [...]
Although there are so many things to do in London, you may want to get out of the city on day trip from London. Here are five of the best London day trip suggestions from the Europe a la Carte blogging team. Brighton Sian gives 7 reason to visit Brighton including the pier, the Pavilion [...]
The beautiful Tremiti islands (Isole Tremiti) lay 22 kilometers off the Gargano peninsula of Puglia, in the Adriatic Sea. A visit to these lovely islands – offering history, nature, sunshine and sparkling blue waters, all within a national marine park – is my travel tip this week. San Nicola Island is the historic, religious and [...]
Here are our tips for the best of things to do in Vienna, collated from posts by various members of the Europe a la Carte blogging team. You can also explore the city in my walking tour and I’ve put together “The best places to stay in Vienna for all budgets” to help you find [...]
Travelling with Keycamp, guest writer Margaret Doherty finds that southern Brittany is as pretty as a picture. Raguenes Beach, southern Brittany “It’s nearly 10pm on early July evening and the sun is beginning to set on the picturesque coastal town of Trinitie-sur-Mer in southern Brittany. The honey-coloured light glances off the old mariners’ houses and the brightly [...]
It’s summer and therefore a good time of the year for a visit to Galicia, Spain’s northwestern province. Although Santiago de Compostela is probably the most well known destination, there is much more to do and see in Galicia. Other great Galicia attractions include Fragas do Eume Nature Park, The Sailing Ship Pinta Museum in [...]
Ireland is known to be a destination for genealogical research. Especially for Americans. It makes sense considering the millions of Irish who made the move to the US during the 19th century. Until recently, I had never considered any sort of Irish heritage to be mine. I stuck to the Swedish side. It was easier [...]
