“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” ― Bill Bryson
I had just five days to see Paris during my first visit. It wasn't nearly long enough to see everything on my list but, boy, did I try. These are the sites and experiences a first time visitor to Paris won't want to miss!
If you have just eight hours in Cambridge, you’ll only see a small portion of what this charming university city has to offer — but you can certainly get a good taste. Be sure to set your sights on these top things to do in Cambridge.
There's more than one way to spend a day in Bath. Whether you spend your day visiting museums or wandering through Bath’s Georgian-era landmarks, you’re sure to fall deeply in love with this picturesque city.
My mum made her first visit to London. Determined to show her how fantastic this city is, I put together the ultimate London itinerary. Two weeks in London with mum went like this...
Despite only a few daylight hours and the advice of the locals to do otherwise... This is what it's like to take the 3.6 kilometre hike through the Reykjadalur valley to the Hveragerdi hot springs – in winter.
Sparkling lava fields, frozen waterfalls and steaming geysers surrounded by sheets of ice and snow; a visit to Iceland in winter is simply mesmerising.
Nikolaj Kunsthal presents contemporary art in Copenhagen in an unlikely space. Copenhagen’s third oldest church, is not a place of worship but a home to experimental and contemporary art.
With the largest living plant collection in Denmark, The Botanical Gardens is a green oasis right in the heart of Copenhagen. Be sure to stop by on your next visit!
Small though it may be, visitors to Santorini have a few different options for where to stay. Between Fira, Imerovigli, Oia and Perissa, find out where to stay in Santorini.
Sitting on the 38th floor of the third tallest building in London, Duck & Waffle is a restaurant defined by its inability to be defined.
It’s not just the location that makes The Barge House so highly sought after. Famous for its ‘Breakfast in Bread’ brunch menu, the name (almost) speaks for itself.
Have something to celebrate? Put on your best dress and take up a booth at Bob Bob Ricard. And don’t forget to press for champagne.
With less than two days in Mykonos, we had the odds stacked against us. But I was intent on seeing four beaches in one day. And I did. Kind of.
An afternoon tea you won’t soon forget. Experience Sketch by David Shrigley before this ever-evolving venue transforms into something else entirely.
When a local recommends you spend your first evening in Mykonos enjoying a sunset cocktail in Little Venice, you know exactly where you'll be when the sun goes down. Probably...
A trip to Athens would not be complete without a walk through the many galleries of the Acropolis Museum.
There's so much more to Greek cuisine than souvlaki and moussaka. Read through these delicious Greek dishes for your next trip to the mediterranean hotspot.
When you think Greek food, do you think souvlaki? What about gyros or kebab? Do you know the difference?
The Parthenon is probably the most well known site in Athens and for good reason. This Ancient has survived so much trauma - that it still stands is as close to a miracle as you can get.
Have you ever had that, 'This is the best meal I've ever eaten' moment? Have you ever gone back to a place in search of it? This is for you.
