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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
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
There is no better way to experience a city, and in turn get a feel for the culture of a country, than to explore it on foot. Without further ado, here are five walkable European cities for your next adventure. Edinburgh, Scotland Bergen, Norway Athens, Greece Lisbon, Portugal Amsterdam, Netherlands Edinburgh, Scotland Split into two
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
Back in the 1950s a young newly wed and her naval officer husband moved to the Island of Malta and immediately fell in love with the place. They settled in a quiet suburb of the capital Valletta and stayed for nearly three years. In 2015 that same couple returned for a few days to the
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
Any time is a good time to contemplate taking a chocolate themed city break. You don’t have to wait for events like National Chocolate Week or Valentines Day. As a travel writer, I have discovered several chocolate cities worth heading to for a chocolate fix. The following are European cities worth visiting for their chocolate or chocolate