When I was in London in mid June 2010, PennyGolightly, invited me to meet her at her favourite London cake shop, Maison Bertaux in Greek Street, Soho, close to Leicester Square. Penny reckons that this is one of the few places in London where the cakes and pastries are really fresh, as they’re baked on [...]
Before and during my blog trips I always ask fo tips on what to do and see in my destination. When I was in London in June 2010, I met up with Londoner Jamie Fox, of Fox Vincent Media, travel PR specialist, who suggested that I go to Chelsea Physic Garden. I had noticed a [...]
Paris is known for her beautiful, serene cemeteries. They usually double up as open museums, where some of the world’s most famous are resting. Therefore I recommend visiting the Père-Lachaise Cemetery; it’s a free Paris attraction with lots of history. Located on a gentle hill, the walk around this Paris attractions can be fairly exhausting. [...]
To help you plan your trip to Lisbon, the Portugese capital, I’ve collated all the tips on what to do in Lisbon from members of the Europe a la Carte blogging team. Lisbon is featured in our best cities in Europe to visit post. Jeremy tells us his some of his top Lisbon attractions including: [...]
The Spanish Costa Verde (Green Coast) lies on the country’s northern coast, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The weather here is cooler than on the southern Spanish Costas, so it’s a good Summer destination if you don’t like it too hot. The beaches are popular with surfers due to the Atlantic breakers. The Costa Verde stretches [...]
Another hot tip today for your European trip planning – and an easy one to miss. That’s because it not only calls itself Europe’s smallest city but also proclaims to be the world’s smallest city – Durbuy, Belgium. Confusingly, Durbuy is in Belgium, but in the province of Luxembourg. This is in Wallonia, the French [...]
One does not usually associate Turkey with the production of top rate wine and one does not expect wines to grow on steep mountain sides, but, as Turkey is always good for a pleasant surprise, you will find both on a day trip to Sirince. The place is little more than a village, located high [...]
Some people head to Gotland during the summer to party. Visby, the largest city on the island, is home to a week long party every summer known as Stockholm Week. Essentially, the city is overtaken by people looking to enjoy the beaches and sun that Visby has to offer. But Visby to me is not [...]
I organised the first Edinburgh Travel Tweet Up which took place on Sunday 25 July 2010 at St Giles Cafe Bar. It was timed to coincide with the free Taste of Spain event running in Edinburgh over the weekend 24 – 25 July. It was great to meet some virtual friends in the flesh and [...]
For anyone with a even a passing interest in European archaeology, the Greek island of Crete is certainly one of the best places to visit in Europe. The island has some of the iconic archaeological sites that will satisfy any passion for prehistory; the most well known of these is the ancient Palace of Knossos. [...]
