Can you visit Cinque Terre in a day? Yes, you can – I did – but I’m not sure if I’d recommend it! But if you’re short on time, it is certainly possible to spend just one day on the Cinque Terre (and see all five villages). I only had one day to explore Cinque […]
Category Archives: Europe
The world’s smallest continent, but one that absolutely crams in a variety of culture, rich cuisine and history, you could spend years in Europe and fail to be bored. Whether you’re exploring the beautiful beaches of southern Italy, the bustling capitals of London, Paris and Berlin, or the staggeringly beautiful Norwegian fjords. There’s so much to explore on this continent. Let’s get stuck in!
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In Palermo, cathedrals, palaces and churches overlook the glittering Mediterreanean sea. Signs on every street corner advertise local food and the surrounding beaches glimmer year-round. It’s the biggest city in Sicily, with millennia of history – but people still ask “is Palermo worth visiting”?. It might not have the same fame as other Italian cities, […]
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Because of my partner’s fascination with borders, overseas territories and crown dependencies (of which the Isle of Man is one!), we often find ourselves bumbling around places like the Isle of Man. It’s not a country, but it’s not part of the UK. The Isle of Man considers itself a nation, a self-governing Crown Dependency […]
Fleet Street is one of the most interesting but underrated spots in London. I recently took a walk down the street with my mum, who’s a Blue Badge tour guide, and she regaled fascinating stories from the city! Here are some interesting places to visit on Fleet Street, with websites and Google Maps links! 1. […]
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From late 2025, UK travellers heading to European Union and Schengen Area countries will face new border systems. These are being introduced for security and data tracking across Europe and will affect everyone entering from outside the EU, including British citizens. Two new systems are being rolled out: Here’s what each involves, how it affects […]
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In 1825, the world’s first public passenger railway began operating between Stockton and Darlington. What started as an industrial experiment soon transformed Britain (and the rest of the world). This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, and there’s no better time to explore the places that shaped Britain’s railway story. […]
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Everyone kept telling me this was the best ferry in Europe. “It’s basically a cruise,” they said. Some even claimed it beat Silja Line. Naturally, I booked it. This was Color Magic, sailing overnight from Oslo to Kiel, and at €289, it was the most expensive ferry ticket I’ve ever bought. I’ve crossed Europe by […]
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London to Tangier. On a map, it’s 1,500 miles. Flight time, around 3.5 hours. Without flying? I was about to find out. It was raining in London St Pancras and the crowds were surging. Gripping my coffee like my trip depended on it, the current of people took me as I shuffled through Eurostar baggage […]
On the approach to Sweden’s capital, my ferry rolled past islands dotted with log cabins, leading out to the occasional town or village. The Stockholm archipelago consists of 30,000 islands, breaking away from the mainland as they stretch eastwards. This means that, when taking the ferry from Helsinki or Aland (a Finnish archipelago of autonomous […]
This is Åland: a Swedish-speaking, demilitarised archipelago that’s part of Finland. I’d wanted to visit for ages — mostly because I had so many questions. Why is it Swedish-speaking? How autonomous is it really? And why can’t any country have a military presence here? I travelled here by overnight ferry from Helsinki, and a couple […]