Europe

Finding that perfect spot for wild swimming in the UK is magic. Between the ages of 9 and 13, I used to swim competitively. You couldn’t keep me out of …

Within just an hour of arriving on the banks of Lake Como, I was already feeling relaxed and our Lake Como itinerary remained that way. Gone were the stresses of …

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s coolest cities but did you know it’s also possible to visit Amsterdam on a budget? There’s not only so much to do in Amsterdam for …

Whilst enjoying a winter city break in Gothenburg we travelled out to the southern archipelago. It takes only twenty minutes on the tram from central Gothenburg to get to the …

For such a small country, there are plenty of things to do in Slovenia to keep you entertained for a week or more. Most people dash through the ever-popular Lake …

Iceland is one country that is high on many adventure lovers’ travel lists. It’s been high on mine for a while and we finally managed to squeeze in a weekend …

Iceland is magical whatever time of year you visit. But to get the full Iceland experience, I really think you need to visit Iceland in the winter. I mean, the …

During my university degree, I spend 8 months living in the town of Grenoble, France. I taught English in three primary schools in the Grenoble suburbs, spent my weekend skiing, …

When I lived in Grenoble I took a trip out to Lyon a couple of times. These two French cities are pretty close by but Lyon is far more cosmopolitan …

Ah, Florence. This beautiful Tuscan city on the river Arno is a popular destination and it’s easy to see why. There’s great food, impressive architecture, art, history and shopping. I …