Gustave Flaubert famously described the fortified port of St-Malo, on Brittany’s northern coast, as a “stone crown over the waves”. Indeed, the view of St-Malo from the sea is incredibly impressive. It is an extremely pretty and elegant European destination, with its imposing, grey granite walls and charming streets and it is a wonderful place [...]

I’ve got a new Europe travel planning challenge coming up: organising a trip to Germany with my new baby to introduce him to his relatives. At the time of our trip he’ll be about four months old (hopefully an ideal time to travel) and over the next few weeks I’m going to use this experience [...]

As anyone traveling with kids knows, travel plans alter radically once you are lugging along pint-sized companions. On a recent trip to London with my children, I had plenty of activities to fill our days, but none of them included queuing up for kilometers to go on a giant ferris wheel. Unfortunately for parents hoping [...]

I think that Montenegro is truly one of the best European destinations. I’ve already written about Montenegro’s stunning coastline and its unspoiled, wild interior, ideal for hikers, rafters, walkers and other sports enthusiasts. One of my top Europe travel tips is a holiday in the pretty Montenegro seaside town of Perast. This lovely little Adriatic [...]

If you are taking kids on a trip, you want to know that there will be plenty to keep them entertained.  I reckon that London is one of best places to visit in Europe with children.  Here are some ideas for things to do in London with kids. 1 London Museums London has so many [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]