Europe

Travel tips and stories from across Europe.

How to travel from Budapest to Timișoara by train

In August 2024, we took part in an action-packed overland adventure from London to Tirana, with one of the most ...
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How to get from İzmir to Urla by public transport

A short bus journey along Turkey’s stunning Aegean coast from the popular city of İzmir, Urla captivates visitors with its ...
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Two Tickets To Bolton Abbey: An autumnal walk on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales

Autumn is a time of transformation, and there are few better places in North Yorkshire to embrace the changing seasons ...
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Mala Osojnica: Our guide to the best viewpoint at Lake Bled

We puffed and panted as we made our way up the muddy path. A few raindrops splattered on our jackets, ...
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Rothwell Country Park: A Green Oasis in South Leeds

Rothwell Country Park is one of our favourite under-the-radar walks near Leeds city centre. Matt first discovered it during lockdown, ...
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One day in Knaresborough: 10 of the best things to do

Sandwiched between the historic city of York to the east and the spa town of Harrogate to the west, Knaresborough ...
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7 of the best photo spots around the beautiful shores of Lake Bled

Lake Bled is one of our all-time favourite photography locations. Everything about it is special – from the world-famous island ...
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A night climb of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): exploring the Welsh mountains

In August 2022, the UK experienced a rare summer heatwave, with temperatures reaching over 34°C. I had booked a weekend ...
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13 brilliant things to do in Bishop Auckland, County Durham’s historic market town

The former mining town of Bishop Auckland is experiencing a revival. Surrounded by the rolling hills of County Durham, this ...
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10 fantastic things to do in Saltaire, Yorkshire’s top Victorian village

Ever since we moved to Leeds, Saltaire has always been one of our favourite day trips. An icon of Victorian-era ...
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Prizren Fortress: our guide to exploring the city’s best viewpoint

A warm wind whipped around our feet as we strolled along the sun-soaked stone ramparts. To our left, a young ...
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A winter photography adventure through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of England’s most spectacular landscapes. From the remote, windswept summit of Wild Boar ...
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