I love the elegant city of Vienna.  It’s one of my favourite European destinations. Despite having lived there many years ago and having visited frequently over the years, it was only on a recent visit that I finally got to a performance at the Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule). The Spanish Riding School is housed [...]

The snow has been falling, and people are already making their way to the mountain resorts of France for skiing holidays. Marcus has already written a post with tips for those on a budget but still wanting to go skiing in Chamonix, here I provide some tips for skiing with children in France. Far too [...]

The first time I went to Italy, I hated it.  Hate might be a strong term because I had a good time, but that was based solely on the people I was with.  Not Perugia.  Not Assisi.  Especially Assisi.  The country itself didn’t make any great first impressions.  In fact, left the country quite disappointed, [...]

Spain’s “second city” of Barcelona easily rates as one of the best cities to visit in Europe – it’s got historical sights, fantastic culture, delicious food, and you can even spend the day at the beach – what a great combination. If you’re planning your trip then check this list of ten things to do [...]

As we celebrate Halloween in the US, it’s all about the candy, parties, kids, and fun. However, many people like the ‘scary’ aspect of Halloween and indulge themselves in haunted houses, ghosts, and the thrills of being frightened. Photo of Edinburgh castle (Flickr: boreitos) In Europe, one of the most haunted places for many is [...]