The Loire Valley for me has to be one of the best places to visit in Europe; there really is something of everything France has to offer there. This is a river valley that covers some 800 square kilometres and is over 280 km in length. Besides being one of the great wine regions of [...]

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that all Jane Austen fans will eventually find their way to Bath Yes, embarrassingly enough, I am one of the “Janeites” :  a lover of all things Jane Austen who has read and re-read her six novels and watched countless adaptations of her works by the BBC, ITV and [...]

Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, has a comparatively modern architecture and feel, having been rebuilt after bombing during the second World War. Housing the NAI (Netherlands Architecture Institute), the city boasts of some wonderful architecture, the most intriguing of which is the Kubus woningen (Dutch for Cube Houses). It’s my Europe travel tip for a must see Rotterdam attraction.. Designed by the famous [...]

Admittedly, it’s an obsession when I travel: I always want to see a city from up high. I love to get the feel for a place, understand the layout and geography. When I understand the blueprint of a city from high above, I start to feel more like a local than a tourist glued to [...]

The small Mediterranean island of Malta is a great Europe destination. Malta  appeals to travellers seeking beautiful, sunny weather, gorgeous coastlines and beaches, crystal-clear sea and impressive historical sites. Although much of Malta has been over-developed, there are many beautiful destinations on this island which immediately transport you back in time. One of my Europe travel [...]

There are so many beautiful churches in Rome, that first-time visitors are often left exhausted and overwhelmed by all they have seen. On subsequent visits to the Italian capital, my Europe travel tip for Rome sightseeing is make an effort to visit some of the spectacular but less-frequented churches around the Eternal City. One exceptional [...]

This past summer, my family and I were driving from Rome to Bari to catch a ferry. Since we were making good time (not always a given on Italian highways during the holiday periods), we decided to stop off to explore the Adriatic seaside town of Trani, just north of  the city of  Bari in [...]

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 [...]

Architecture built by the Nazi’s in the early 20th century can be spotted easily for their stale, concrete structures and the massive size of each building.  There are many different reasons for visiting Europe destinations but it is interesting to travel Germany with a mindset of looking out for obvious Nazi architecture. You will find [...]

I love the city of Lisbon, it’s one of my favourite Europe destinations. I love walking its charming streets, climbing up to the Castle for gorgeous views, observing the colourful tiles, eating delicious fish stew at open-air tables, eavesdropping on conversations and trying – mostly unsuccessfully – to make out a few words in Portuguese. [...]