Nestled along the banks of the Douro River, Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, offers a beautiful blend of historic charm, culture, and amazing food. From its narrow streets in the historic centre to the rich, world-famous port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, this coastal city is perfect for those looking to enjoy both tradition…
The South of France is a dream destination – from sun-soaked beaches to charming medieval villages and incredible food and wine. The hard part isn’t “should we go?”, it’s “how do we choose where to go?” When we first started planning our trip, we had about 30 tabs open and no clear plan: Which towns…
Monaco has a reputation for being wildly expensive – 30% of it’s popular are millionaires, and it’s whole economy is based on glamour and the super rich. But you can also see the Prince’s Palace, wander Le Rocher, and watch the superyachts without draining your savings. In this guide you’ll get: the best months for…
Monaco is one of those places everyone knows of, but far fewer people really know what to do with once they get there. Most people turn up expecting superyachts, sports cars and the Monte Carlo Casino, which is pretty much all we knew about Monaco. But it’s also a real country, with an old town…
Nice is the kind of place that’s equal parts seaside ease and sophisticated city life – the Promenade des Anglais, the market alleys of Vieux-Nice, hilltop views from Colline du Château and a fantastic cluster of small museums. We spent five days exploring the city (we stayed in a quiet Airbnb in the north-west hills)…
Marseille isn’t your polished postcard city – it’s France’s oldest, and a little rough around the edges, city. Sun-drenched stone buildings, a working, busy Mediterranean vibe, and pretty architecture that could do with a pressure washing. We loved Marseille, but we’ve found that it can be a Marmite city – some love it, some not…
Lyon was the first stop on our holiday through France (here’s our full France travel guide if you’re planning a bigger trip), which took us onwards to Marseille and then Nice. We almost skipped Lyon entirely – we’d booked it as a stopover between Paris and the south, expecting a day would be enough. That…
Arundel is small, photogenic and perfect for a day away from London. We spent a weekend here and found the place to be exactly what a short UK escape should be: compact enough to see on foot, with proper local cafés, independent shops and a castle whose gardens make a perfect picnic spot. In this…
We spent four days in Bucharest and were impressed by how varied its food and drink scene is. You’ll find historic beer halls, refined modern restaurants and cosy cafés tucked down side streets, often all within a ten-minute walk of each other. This guide lists the places we actually visited and tested on foot (short…
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…
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