This post contains affiliate links to products and or services. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links, but with no additional costs to you. When you think of European islands to visit on holiday, where do you think of first? The ever popular Greek islands? The chic islands in the […]
European City Guides
Exploring The Sleepy Streets Of Vegueta, Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Ahh, Vegueta. The romantic old quarter and original settlement of Las Palmas, was my favourite place to visit during my trip to Gran Canaria. Chalk full of charming old world Canarian architecture and Spanish music playing from the tiny restaurants, Vegueta is the quintessential Canarian experience. Getting to Vegueta is very easy, you could even […]
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A Day Trip To Arucas On Gran Canaria
Located in the northern part of Gran Canaria, Arucas is the third largest town on Gran Canaria and is one of the most beautiful towns on the island. Arucas looks as if it is straight out of a Spanish postcard. Colourful buildings, wrought iron balconies, inviting cafés, blooming hibiscus flowers and steep cobblestone streets, which […]
What To See & Do In Innsbruck, Austria
Careening around the towering Alps by train and gazing out at grand mountains, turquoise coloured streams, emerald green fields dotted with grazing sheep and cows, made me realize how much I was actually falling head over heels in love with Austria. The scenic ride from Zell am See to Innsbruck was one of the prettiest […]
A Quick Guide To Zell am See, Austria
Attention all you outdoor sports enthusiasts and relaxation seekers, have I got a place for you to visit! What would you say if I told you that there is a picturesque village located on one of the cleanest lakes in all of Europe that offers outdoor activities all year round and spectacular mountain scenery in […]
How To Spend 2 Days In Salzburg, Austria
Ahh, Salzburg. Where do I even begin to describe your divine beauty? If this sounds like the beginning of a cheesy love letter to a long lost lover, well, you wouldn’t be wrong because I kind of did have a love affair with Salzburg. This city, which is situated on the banks of the Salzach River […]
A Complete Guide To Gmunden, Austria
Gmunden is a small lakeside town that sits at the northern edge of the 12 kilometre long Traunsee (Traun Lake) in the Salzkammergut area of Upper Austria. It is mostly known to Austrians as a summer health resort town and for its wide variety of brine and salt spa treatments that are available in that […]
A City Guide To Steyr, Austria
Located in the heart of Upper Austria, sits the quaint little city of Steyr. Not only is this place absolutely beautiful, but it is actually one of Austria’s more industrialized cities, specializing in the manufacturing of arms, which made the small city boom in the 19th-century, steel, iron-ore mining and vehicle supplies. As fascinating as […]
Getting Around The Netherlands By Train
There’s something old school and slightly romantic about travelling Europe by train. European train stations are beaming with years of history and ooze charm. You buy your ticket, head to the platform, board with your luggage, find a seat and the conductor blows his or her whistle to let you know the doors are closing […]
A City Guide To Maastricht, Netherlands
One of my final cities that I decided to visit during my 10 day adventure through The Netherlands was Maastricht. As the southernmost city within the country, Maastricht seems a world away from the typical Dutch scenes you’d likely see in other parts of The Netherlands. The train ride took me through a more hilly […]