UK residents can win a five night holiday for two to Burgenland, eastern Austria in the Hidden Treasures Competition run by the UK Austrian National Tourist Office. The fab prize includes return flights, hotel transfers, five nights half board at St Martins Lodge and three excursions. I spent two nights in Burgenland in early May [...]

Here are my money saving travel tips to how to save on travel. I reckon if you travel regularly you could save some serious cash by using my tips. Avoid Airlines Booking Fees Ryanair seems to be the worst culprit for high card payment (aka admin) fees of £6 per person per flight. Until 30 [...]

We spent a couple of nights in Crieff, Scotland, in late June 2011, staying a the Crieff Hydro Hotel. Here’s my photo tour of this beautiful Scottish town. Famous Grouse Experience Just outside Crieff is the Famous Grouse Experience at the Glenturret Distillery.  Tours around the distillery cost from £7.95 for an adult which includes [...]

Below are the five most popular posts on the Europe a la Carte Blog during June 2011. 10 Things to Do in Venice Yes, Venice is a tourist magnet but with good reason; you can’t fail to be enchanted by its beauty. Get some ideas for your visit in our “10 Things to Do in [...]