This year, the World Happiness Report listed Norway as the happiest country, and while much of this was down to the benefits for residents, there are plenty of ways this country can add a smile to your face as a visitor too. Last week I returned from a five-day trip to Western Norway with Fjord Norway. After flying to Bergen, we took a ferry up to … [Read more...]
A Guide to Rock en Seine Festival
This bank holiday weekend saw the gates of the Parc de Saint-Cloud open to over 110,000 revellers as they streamed through to celebrate the fifteenth year of Rock en Seine. Located to the west of Paris, but still within the boundaries of the Metro system, Rock en Seine has become the biggest music festival in the country and is growing year on … [Read more...]
A Guide to Visiting Timisoara
Set to take the title of ‘European Capital of Culture’ in 2021, Timisoara is Romania’s third biggest city. Located in the far west, close to the borders with Serbia and Hungary, it’s the perfect place for a short city break. While Romania's more obvious tourism destinations include Bucharest and Transylvania, there’s plenty to hold your … [Read more...]
Win a Pair of Tickets to This Year’s Rock en Seine Festival!
Spring has just arrived and, as the cold weather slips away, it’s finally time to start filling your schedules with this year’s hottest events. August 25 to 27 are dates for the diary, because today I’m giving away a pair of tickets to Rock en Seine festival. In its fifteenth year, Rock en Seine will again take place in the Parc de Saint-Cloud … [Read more...]
Moscow for First-Timers
The largest city in the largest country in the world offers seemingly endless opportunities for first-time visitors. This handy guide for beginner travellers will help you to make the most of your time and travel budget by offering curated tips and tricks. A post shared by From Russia With Love 💝 (@moscow_traveling) on Apr 24, 2017 … [Read more...]
A Tour of the Best Surf Spots in Portugal by Motorhome
I've tried my hand at surfing in a few locations around the world. Latin America has some incredible beaches with world-class breaks, and my first ever surf lesson took place in Dominical, Costa Rica. I later took to the waves in Montanita, Ecuador, and - on a return visit to Central America, on a popular surf beach near San Juan del Sur in … [Read more...]
Top 10 European Cities to Visit in 2017
A recent post on Beyond Blighty covered a few of the best city breaks in Western Europe. Admittedly, this was based on personal experience, and many destinations didn't get a look in for the simple reason that I hadn't been there yet. With this in mind, I've borrowed the results of a recent study by GoEuro and HomeToGo to bring you an accurate run … [Read more...]
Reasons Why You Should Experience Christmas in Europe
Christmas is a time for tradition, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be your tradition. While a Christmas spent at home is always a treat, a Christmas in Europe is interesting, exciting and delicious. If you love to jump into the action and learn more about other countries, why not fill out your ehic application form and visit Europe? There are … [Read more...]
5 of the Best City Breaks in Western Europe
With so many budget airlines, train and bus companies, it’s easy to find affordable city breaks in Western Europe. Distances are short enough to enable you to take off for just a weekend and you can find amazing accommodation deals with Hundredrooms. Whether you’re looking for a winter market to cater to your Christmas shopping needs or a sunny … [Read more...]
Adventurous Things to do in Fuengirola
Fuengirola is a city on the Costa del Sol about midway between Málaga and Marbella. This southern part of Spain, known as Andalusia, is an interesting place steeped in history. It was the filming location of many a spaghetti western back in the mid-1960s, claims to export more olives, oranges and avocados than anywhere else in the world, and … [Read more...]
