Spring is a beautiful time to explore the UK, with the season bringing fresh blooms, greenery and warmer weather after a long winter. With a range of activities and attractions available, there’s something for everyone. From the rolling hills of the countryside to the bustling cities, the UK has a lot to offer in the springtime. Here are some of the best places to visit in the UK in spring- updated for 2024! Top places to visit in the UK in Spring! 1 – Bath Bath is a beautiful city that’s perfect for a springtime visit. Known for its Roman Baths,…

Tired of Trondheim… bored of Berlin… vexed by Venice… numbed by Nuremberg? Maybe your travel pallet needs enlivening. Perhaps it’s time to take a novel look at some old favourites and what better to do that than with special events across Europe?  Here are six picks for 2024 that’ll reinvigorate even the most jaded traveller. We’ve also included some ideas about how to enjoy them without breaking the bank – even the posh ones! So, if you want to find out how to soak up the glitz and glamour of the Venice Biennale without running up huge debts, then this…

What to Do in The Hague: Discover this amazing city of peace and international harmony The Hague is the third-largest city in the Netherlands, next to Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In case you didn’t know, The Hague is the Netherlands’ seat of government, not Amsterdam. While the latter is the capital and perhaps the most popular Dutch city, The Hague is the center of power and a very important city in promoting world peace. “The Hague” is a strange name for a city. It doesn’t even sound like a name at all. It actually came from a woodland area called “Haghe” or hedge,…

Known as the ‘Capital of the North’, Akureyri is the biggest town outside of the wider Reykjavik area. It started off as a tiny harbour village, which is the area now known as Akureyri old town. Over the years it expanded first alongside the fjord; where you’ll find downtown Akureyri today, and then up the hills towards the surrounding mountains, providing picturesque views across the Eyjafjörður fjord. Explore Akureyri old town In-between Akureyri’s tiny airport and the modern centre is the old town, full of wooden and metal houses painted all the colours of the rainbow. The oldest here is Laxdalshus, which was…

Although we loved exploring Reykjavik we were keen to go beyond the capital city during our trip in order to see some of Iceland’s natural wonders. It’s otherworldly landscape shouldn’t be missed, so be sure to hire a car and go out exploring! Iceland’s natural wonders Thingvellir National Park  Seljalandfoss waterfall was our goal for the day, but on the way we stopped off at the UNESCO World Heritage site Thingvellir National Park. The day we visited Thingvellir, the weather was abominable – sideways rain, 45mph winds, the works! As soon as we got out of the car we ran to…

Capri, an island found in Italy’s Gulf of Naples, has been a holiday destination for thousands of years and was as one of the Roman’s favourite resorts. Visitors come to admire its natural wonders like the Blue Grotto, and its rugged landscape is oh so beautiful to explore. We arrived at Capri on a huge ferry and as soon as you disembark you have to take a step back and marvel at the beauty that’s before you. We were eager to take it all in and had heard that the best views of the island can be found from the…

Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily, has a rich history and some wonderful scenery. It was my temporary home for four days in April – a visit that reinforced my love of all things Italian, especially the food. I stayed in Cagliari – pronounced Calyari by the locals – a perfect base for exploring the southern half of the island. It was intensively bombed by the Allies during 1943, so much of what’s on show is pretty recent. But don’t let that put you off – there’s plenty to see and do. Up into the old town After…

Staying in the Irish capital but want to explore further afield? Plan some day trips from Dublin with our handy road trip guide! Ireland is a wonderful place. Where else in the world could you find famous beaches, rugged mountains and historic castles all a stone’s throw from a beautiful capital city like Dublin? So, if you’re planning a trip to Dublin, you should absolutely look to spend some time exploring what the rest of the Emerald Isle has to offer. To help you decide where to go,  we’ve put together a helpful guide on the best places in Ireland you…

Budapest is well known as a spa city thanks to the many thermal springs that provide endless hot water to the city’s numerous baths. A traditional part of life for local Hungarians, the baths have been here for centuries and are a must-do for visitors. Plus, with so many to choose from, it’ll take a lot of trips to run out of spas to visit! Dotted all over the city, each thermal baths is unique in size and style and many are housed in beautiful buildings that are worth a visit in their own right. They are usually made up of…