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Nighttime view of Salzburg and the Salzach river in winter

Posted on24 November 2022

Where to go in Europe for a white Christmas

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration

At a glance: Dreaming of a white Christmas? This guide highlights Europe’s top festive destinations with the best chance of snow, including Sweden’s Icehotel, Salzburg’s Christmas market, Tallinn’s 500-year-old traditions and Santa’s Lapland in Finland. You’ll also find tips for winter adventures in Reykjavík, Berlin’s ice rinks and toboggan run, and Krakow’s budget-friendly markets and

an image of Ambassador Cruise Line cruise ship ‘Ambience’

Posted on27 June 2022

Onboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience in Norway

in All blogs, Cruise holidays, Europe travel inspiration

A 7-night cruise along the delightful Norwegian coast was just what was needed after the last two years of Covid. I was lucky enough to be invited along to review a new cruise line, and a new experience, exploring the picturesque fjords of Norway with Ambassador Cruise Line. The Norwegian fjords are a great cruising

an image of Tampere, Finland from the air

Posted on27 May 2022

The best activities to do on a trip to Tampere, Finland

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

Tampere is the largest inland city in any of the Nordic countries and offers plenty for travellers who enjoy staying active. Even better is that the list of activities changes throughout the year, as the summers are warm and the winters are so cold the local lakes freeze. Just two hours’ drive, and 30 minutes

An image of the town of Thun and Thun Lake, Switzerland

Posted on3 May 2022

An adventure to Switzerland by train

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration

When choosing a holiday, I normally head somewhere hot. After reading an article about the top ten rail journeys, which included the Glacier Express, I was tempted by something completely different this time – a winter wonderland holiday by rail to Switzerland. Not only this, I would be travelling as part of a group with

An image of a group of people walking in Scotland

Posted on20 December 2021

The best long-distance walks in the UK

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides, UK travel inspiration

Long-distance walking holidays are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. The country is covered in a fantastic network of long-distance footpaths providing access to all kinds of scenery and habitat from mountains and moorland to coast, river valleys, forests and National Parks. Some paths are based on the scenery, some on history or culture and

Sunset view of Malaga

Posted on24 September 2021

Top 8 places to relax on the Costa del Sol

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular regions to holiday in Europe. And it’s no surprise, as this area of southern Spain has it all for sun, sea and sand-seekers. Its nightlife scene is iconic, with buzzing resorts such as Marbella, Málaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola packed with restaurants, bars and clubs. But

travelling by train in stockholm sweden

Posted on26 November 2019

6 reasons why you should travel Europe with Interrail

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

Interrail was founded in 1972 to help young Europeans explore the continent. Nowadays, the service is open to people of all ages. Thirty-one countries are now covered by Interrail, meaning that a Global Pass covers travel from northern Norway down into Turkey, and from Portugal across to Romania. A summer Interrail tour allowed me to

camper van driving in countryside

Posted on28 August 2019

What you need to know when driving in Europe

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel tips

Planning on driving in Europe? Our guide contains everything you need to know about what to take with you and how to prepare. We’ve also included lots of handy links to where to find the most up to date information for further reading. Required equipment for driving in Europe Many European countries expect drivers to

a few cyclists riding in front of a historic building

Posted on5 March 2019

6 of Europe’s cycle-friendly cities

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

Cycling is becoming a far more popular and affordable way to travel, especially in European cities. City planners are realising the benefits of this environmentally friendly mode of transport and are providing cycle-paths, plenty of cycle-parking facilities, bike hire and bike-friendly public transport. Here are some of Europe’s best cities to explore on two wheels.

Couple-with-beautiful-bright-sweet-Italian-ice-cream-with-different-flavors-in-the-hands

Posted on1 March 2019

Five top foodie cities of Europe

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

One of the most exciting things about travelling is sampling the food of different cultures and regions. With mainland Europe on our doorstep, there’s a huge variety of cultural cuisines ready to taste. To whet your appetite for culinary exploration, here’s five of my top foodie destinations in Europe: Lyon, France If Paris is the

flower fields in holland

Posted on19 February 2019

7 best gardens to visit in Europe

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides, UK travel inspiration

Spring is a great time of year to explore the best that gardens have to offer in Europe. Perhaps it’s the early flowering plants beginning to show their nascent green shoots that urge me to visit gardens, both at home and abroad. Here are seven gardens I would recommend visiting in Europe. They cover a

a church on Lake Constance

Posted on24 July 2018

Lake Constance: one lake, four countries, one continent

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

Lake Constance Meersburg. Photo credit: IBT Achim Mende Lake Constance is where Austria, Germany and Switzerland meet, mingle and bedazzle. From Swiss sophistication to Bavarian feasts, it’s a bewitching Alpine playground. I’m here for the ferry-hopping and country-crossing, sampling a succession of European greatest hits but without turning it into a slog, Tour de France-style.

A blue train on a large aqueduct bridge surrounded by trees

Posted on9 March 2018

6 epic rail journeys around the world

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides, Worldwide travel inspiration

Train travel always evokes a sense of grandeur and romanticism that just seems to be missing from a flight. If you want a trip where the journey is as much a part of your experience as the destination, a train could be the perfect way to cover plenty of ground at the same time as

the skyline of Valetta, Malta

Posted on19 January 2018

6 reasons for visiting Valletta, Malta

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

At a glance: Valletta, Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital, is rich in history and culture. Take the ferry from Sliema for its skyline views, step through Renzo Piano’s striking City Gates to the ruins of the Opera House and explore St John’s Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio masterpiece. Pause for pastries at 19th-century Caffe Cordina, then follow the

volcanic landscape in Fuerteventura, with desert and fields in the foreground and a blue sky in the background

Posted on20 December 2017

An adventure in Fuerteventura

in All blogs, Europe travel inspiration, Travel guides

As I left the plane a fellow passenger said that I would either love or hate my forthcoming walking experience on the island of Fuerteventura. My curiosity was heightened. I had read the descriptions of the walks in the programme and they seemed pretty ordinary. I was soon to discover there is nothing ordinary about