Why chasing the hidden gems could be ruining your trip.
Most travellers will fall into the “hidden gems” trap one way or another. You plan to go to a city, […]
Markets in Madrid: What I Found When I Went Looking for Alternatives to Mercado de San Miguel
The popular central market Mercado de San Miguel is closed for renovations, and no official date has been given for
Is this the best hotel in Madrid? My honest review of NH Collection Palacio de Tepa
After a trip to Spain to find the best hotel in Madrid, and staying in four hand-picked choices, I found
Good Places to go in Europe in February
February isn’t the most promising month in Europe. It is often grey, damp and cold. But that doesn’t mean it
European Hotel Breakfast vs Café Breakfast: Which Is Better for Travellers?
When we travelled as a family, with our 3 children, a hotel breakfast was an absolute luxury. The girls would
Best Hotels for Valentine’s day in Europe
Valentine’s day in Europe doesn’t have to be predicable, but then sometimes the clichés are there for a reason. February
Bratislava, Budapest and Bucharest: A Thoughtful Journey Through Central & Eastern Europe for Curious, Hungry Travellers
When I was younger and learning the geography of Europe I would always get the three Bs mixed up. Bratislava,
Trip to London for Christmas
At 4pm in the evening in December London changes and puts on its party face. The lights turn on in
Are Christmas Markets Worth It?
Visiting Europe’s Christmas markets comes up on many people’s travel wish list. If you tell someone that you are visiting