Lyon was the first stop on our holiday through France, which took us onwards to Marseille and then Nice. Nestled at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône Rivers, Lyon is the perfect blend of history, culture, and modernity. Its France’s third-largest city, and is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage sites (visiting the old…
Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, the cute town of Arundel offers a delightful escape from bustling London. Situated along the banks of the River Arun, Arundel’s picturesque setting and well-preserved architecture is the quintessential English town. Its full of cute shops and cafés, and a few great small pubs – the vast majority…
We spent four days in Bucharest and were pleasantly surprised its food scene. The city offers a delicious mix of casual eateries, fine dining restaurants, and historic cafes and bars to satisfy any palate. We found some great places to eat and drink in. There are some beautiful restaurants and bars with stunning interiors –…
When we first went to Bucharest we didn’t know much about Romania. In the UK (and perhaps elsewhere) it’s maybe (unfairly) associated with the Romanian orphanage crisis in the 90’s (Romania has improved its child services and is one of the best in Europe now). We didn’t know what to expect, but found an interesting…
We’d heard great things about Malta – its stunning coastline, beautiful capital city, historical sights, gorgeous weather – and were lucky enough to spend a couple of weeks there earlier this year. There are so many amazing things to do in Malta, all set in beautiful countryside and gorgeous weather. It lived up to it’s…
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union. It has a long and rich history dating back to the 10th century. It sometimes gets a bad rap as not having as much character as other places in Belgium, but we’d disagree – its definitely worth a visit and…
You might be expecting another quaint Belgian city, which Ghent is – but it’s a lot more. It’s a place where you can admire centuries-old architecture in the morning, sip world-class Belgian beer in the afternoon, and dance the night away in trendy bars. Many travellers overlook Ghent in favour of its more famous Belgian…
Bruges is a picturesque medieval town located in the Flemish region of Belgium. Its beautiful historic architecture dates to the Middle Ages, and its quaint streets and canals reminded us of a mix between Venice and Amsterdam. There are so many beautiful streets to wander and amazing things to do in Bruges. Bruges been designated…