Europe Articles (24 articles found)

A Journey to the Edge of the World Imagine a place so far north that it feels like the edge of the world; a land of ice, snow and darkness that is curiously inhabited by a motley assortment of characters. Welcome to Svalbard, Norway.

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Introduction to Colmar If there is one place on the face of this weary blue globe that could epitomize the Platonic ideal of quaintness, it would, without a doubt, be the charming burg of Colmar. Nestled in the northeastern corner of France, adjacent to the German border, lies this picturesque town, which appears to have been plucked straight out of the pages of a Brothers Grimm fairytale.

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A Long, Thin Slice of Paradise Imagine yourself standing on a long, thin sliver of sand, cradled between the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. This unassuming sandbar waxes and wanes, flirting shamelessly with the waves that lick its shore, stretching beguilingly for 98 kilometers along the coast of Lithuania and Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia.

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Imagine a city with the charm of a seaside resort and the history of a European metropolis, but without the throngs of tourists clamouring for selfies at every corner. A city where you can wander cobblestone streets, marvel at a wealth of architecture, indulge in mouth-watering cuisine, and breathe in the atmosphere of a bygone era.

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Belfast, the gritty jewel of Northern Ireland, is a wild concoction of history and modernity, a phoenix rising from the ashes of its turbulent past. This is a city that's spent the better part of a century teetering on the razor's edge, staring down the abyss with a defiant glint in its eye and a pint of Guinness in its hand. Belfast's streets hum with an unmistakable energy, an undercurrent of audacious resilience that refuses to be tamed.

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A Glimpse into the Dynamic City of Leipzig Leipzig, not your traditional holiday destination, is an invigorating blend of history, culture, and a dash of eccentricity. Nestled in the eastern part of Germany, this city has long been a hub for music, art, and intellectual thought.

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Wandering into Cambridge is like stumbling onto the scene of a very polished, very British, academic coup. The city clings to its highbrow image with a kind of feverish mania, the kind that grips you when your university's coat of arms is practically a national emblem, and you're constantly at war with that other joint, Oxford. The town teems with students, each one weighed down by the burden of ungodly intellect and a collegiate scarf.

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As we all know, the world is full of fantastical cities just waiting to be trampled underfoot by eager tourists. Paris! Tokyo! London! But, dear friends, have you ever considered the unassuming majesty of Topeka, Kansas? The land of Dorothy and Toto offers more than just a yellow brick road, and I'm here to help you unveil some of the hidden charms of this underappreciated gem.

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Greenock! A town as Scottish as a thistle-hugging, bagpipe-playing, kilt-donning Highlander, teetering on the edge of the River Clyde. Picture Glasgow, slightly tipsy, with a few shots of maritime madness, and you get Greenock.

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The Gateway to the Douro Valley As I strolled along the banks of the Douro River, Porto's picturesque allure was apparent in the kaleidoscope of colorful buildings before me. The city, nestled in Portugal's northwest corner, is often overshadowed by Lisbon, its more vivacious sister to the south.

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A Curious Introduction to Antwerp Dearest fellow wanderers, my latest exploits have led me to the wacky and whimsical world of Antwerp, a city nestled within the tiny, beer-laden kingdom of Belgium. This marvelous metropolis, ripe with the history, art, and architectural marvels, has managed to capture my imagination, douse it in absinthe, and set it ablaze.

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When you think of a holiday destination, Estonia might not be the first country to spring to mind. But, with its enchanting medieval cities, ancient forests, quirky traditions, and stunning Baltic coastline, the hidden gem of Estonia should definitely be on your travel bucket list.

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Are you tired of the same old holiday destinations? Looking for somewhere new and exciting to explore? Look no further than Albania! This hidden gem nestled in the Balkans is the perfect destination for any adventurous traveler looking to experience a unique culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. Getting There Albania is easily accessible by air, with several major airlines flying into Tirana International Airport.

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Are you tired of the same old beach vacation? Do you crave adventure and breathtaking landscapes? Then I have the perfect destination for you: Iceland. Yes, this country may be cold, but it's also full of hot springs, volcanoes, and glaciers.

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Paphos is a hugely popular tourist destination on the Mediterranean coastline of Cyprus, close to the Aphrodite Hills golf resort. It's possibly one of the most beautiful and safest places to visit in Europe during the Coronavirus Crisis.

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The Costa Brava is synonymous with idyllic days under blue skies and enchanting evenings under the stars. One of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the whole of Europe, this glorious summer playground lies just two short hours by plane from the UK. Recent years have seen the Costa Brava evolve into a landscape of striking and captivating contrasts.

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Most people arriving in Lanzarote pass through Arrecife Airport and head straight for one of the island's beach resorts. But if beach holidays are not your thing, and you prefer instead to explore this fascinating volcanic island, Arrecife makes a great base.

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Huge savings coupled with quality treatment and great customer service has made Hungary a popular destination for dental tourism, especially for the Brits. Getting to the basics, dental tourism is also known as dental vacations or dental holidays (in UK).

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There are few getaways more memorable than a stunning cruise around the Mediterranean. The ancient ruins and stunning beaches of the Eastern Mediterranean attract millions of tourists every year.

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Canary Wharf is a bustling business district in the east of the city, and a hive of activity. But there is much more to the area than just offices, with these Docklands having a long history and plenty of leisure options as well as business activity. Around 105,000 people work in Canary Wharf, and this number is likely to rise higher still.

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Prague - one of those cities that had escaped my forays into Europe in the 1990s when I was in my 20s and both working and travelling around Europe during much of this decade. In fact, it got me reflecting - just HOW is it I've never been to Prague up until 2012? Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, even Bratislava - all part of my impressive list of experiences, except perhaps the most obvious capital in that region.

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One of the best things about travelling is experiencing different cultures - and that often means experiencing different values and ways of life too - there's no better way to expand your own views than to immerse yourself in diverse cultures. On a recent trip to Berlin, I was reminded of the differences between my home country (UK) and Germany.

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I love travelling around Europe when I have the time in fact I do a LOT of travelling for both work and pleasure. However, a creeping annoyance was infesting my mind more and more with each journey I took.

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A couple of years ago, in the middle of Spring, my six-year-old niece passed away. My family, obviously, was devastated by her death.

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