Croatia is a fantastic European destination which has become increasingly popular after the war of the early 1990s. And with good reason, as not only has its history meant prices are lower than in western Europe (perhaps not for long if it joins the Eurozone?), but it is an amazingly scenic country with a photogenic [...]

When planning what to do in France, the first thing that usually comes to mind is vistiting Paris. While the French capital does have a lot to offer, there are many other wonderful places to visit; here are my travel tips on what to see in France during your next vacation. Nice Situated along the [...]

Here are our best of Edinburgh tips, together with our recommendations for what to do in Edinburgh to help you plan your visit to the Scottish capital. Walk Along Portobello Beach On a sunny day head to the golden sands of Portobello Beach, three miles east of the city centre. It’s unlikely it’ll be warm [...]

Turkey has always been an attractive country for visitors from all over the world due to its unique geographical position, the variety of climates and holiday spots it offers, its cuisine and of course its rich history. With Istanbul already covered on Europe a la Carte, here are my travel tips for some fun options [...]

We had a stop at the town of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders on a day out in November 2011. I was happy to see signs saying that there was free WiFi in the town centre and that the car park was also free. I connected to the free WiFi, I didn’t need to give [...]

Poland is a relatively large country and you’ll need to take some time to explore it properly, or choose one region and focus on that (and you’ll soon be convinced that you should return!). I spent some time backpacking through Poland, meandering from north to south (and sideways), but feel I really need to return [...]

Ah, Germany. Everyone knows it’s there, but few people put it on the top of their travel list, preferring the standard France, Italy or Greece, or going more exotic to eastern Europe or up to Scandinavia. And that’s a pity because there is just so much to see and do in Germany. I lived there for two [...]

Russia is a massive country, spread across nine different time zones and covering double the area of Canada, the second largest nation in the world. During the Soviet era, tourism was extremely limited and it remains today a mysterious place for many. It doesn’t help that the Russian government spends very little effort or money [...]

I reckon that the English city of Leeds doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I visited Leeds last year and was very impressed. My favourite part of Leeds was the Waterfront, featured in my things to do on a Leeds short break. One of the reasons I had such a great time in Leeds was [...]

Situated in the centre of picturesque mountains, the city of Bergen in Norway is a cultural hub full of history and nature. Here are our tips for things to do when visiting Bergen. Bergen by Trodel