Category: Europe
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A trip to Porto in four themes
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Porto is most famous for its port production, and you could certainly focus your trip to Porto on sampling port. But there’s much more to Porto than port! I’ve broken Porto down into four themes to focus on, and added a bonus category at the end. Port First things first.…
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Five reasons to visit Coimbra, Portugal’s most underrated city
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I spent about 24 hours in Coimbra on my way from Lisbon to Porto on the train. Coimbra’s about halfway between them and is often overlooked in favour of those better-known and arguably more glamorous cities. But Coimbra is more than just a well-placed stopping-off point. It’s well worth visiting…
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Things to do in Lisbon (and two day trips)
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If you’re thinking about things to do in Lisbon, look no further. I’ve gathered all Lisbon’s top hits into one handy summary, organised geographically, including two day trips. Lisbon in a nutshell Lisbon has something for everyone, from its surprising number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites to the many opportunities…
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Budapest to London by train
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I was fortunate enough to be sent to a conference in Budapest and I decided to return from Budapest to London by train instead of plane. Train is my favourite way to travel as it’s usually far more comfortable and more spacious than other modes of transport, and I like…
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Budapest in brief
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Straddling the River Danube, Hungary’s capital city has culture, history, nightlife, thermal spas – you name it, Budapest has it. This mix of interests means that it has something for everyone, from stag parties to culture vultures. Read on to learn about Budapest in brief: a short history, suggestions for…
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Five days in Norway by train
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I’ll start by saying that five days in Norway is nowhere near enough. Norway is huge. But you have to start somewhere. This itinerary covers two of Norway’s major cities as well as some of its stunning countryside, both from a train window and on a scenic hike. This is…
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A hike from Myrdal to Flåm
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The hike from Myrdal to Flåm takes you through a checklist of Norwegian scenery: fjords, waterfalls, snow-capped mountains, cheerful red houses in sweeping green fields… A fast-flowing river snakes alongside much of the path, its water crystal clear and glacially cold. You will pass waterfalls of all sizes – meltwater…
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Is Flåm a tourist trap?
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I know all too well the feeling of disappointment when you arrive in a place and realise it’s just another tourist trap. Flåm is often on tourists’ radar in Norway and therefore sometimes considered a tourist trap – but does this mean you shouldn’t visit? Is Flåm a tourist trap?…
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One week in Ireland by car
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This itinerary for a week in Ireland takes you all around the south of the island. Hire a car in Dublin and drive along wild coastlines, through pretty pastel villages and among the greenery of Killarney. This itinerary is quite fast-paced. I’m aware that not everyone has unlimited time to…
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Driving the Ring of Kerry
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As part of our one week in Ireland road trip, we spent a day driving around the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a 179km loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, starting and finishing in Killarney. The Ring of Kerry is a popular attraction in Ireland…