Berlin, Germany’s capital, is a beautiful and vibrant city that has something to offer everyone. It is also Germany’s largest city, so you might think it’s not possible to see the main sights in just one day in Berlin. But you can! Even if you can only have one or two days here, this is…
Geneva is the second-largest city in Switzerland and is known for its scenic location near the Swiss Alps, its beautiful architecture, and its world-renowned museums. Although there are lots of things to see here, one day in Geneva is the perfect amount of time to explore this beautiful city. It’s enough time to see the…
Lucerne is a beautiful city located in central Switzerland. It is situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by the Swiss Alps. Due to its scenic location, Lucerne is a popular tourist destination all year round. However, winter is arguably the best time to visit. Lucerne in winter has snow-capped mountains, a Christmas…
If you’re looking for some fresh air, great scenery and interesting visitor attractions, London has an impressively large number of green spaces to choose from. From the sprawling Hyde Park to the charmingly small Chelsea Physic Garden, and the royal gardens of Kensington Palace to the wilder open spaces of Richmond Park and Hampstead Heath,…
Nestled in the southeast corner of England, Dover has long been an important gateway to the continent. The town’s famous white cliffs have served as a landmark for sailors since ancient times, and today the port of Dover is one of the busiest in the country. It’s therefore a fascinating day out from the capital:…
Nice in southern France is the capital of the French Riviera and the largest city on the Cote D’Azur on the Mediterranean coast. With its old town, beautiful architecture, and wide sweeping beach, Nice is a great place to visit any time of the year. Its position on the coast also means it’s ideally located…
Blooming flowers in the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh
There are a plethora of places to choose from when you’re considering day trips from Porto. This post gives you 12 top places to pick from. Porto Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is best known for being the centre of the port wine industry. Viewed from the banks of Vila Nova de Gaia, the city’s…
The picturesque county of East Sussex lies on England’s south coast. It has an extensive coastline that takes in the popular seaside resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings. Among East Sussex’s most notable coastal landmarks are the striking chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Bordered by West Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and…
This post contains affiliate links Located in the heart of London, Waterloo station is one of the busiest transport hubs in the capital. It is also the terminus for trains coming in from the south west of the country. With trains, buses and taxis all coming and going, it can be easy to overlook the…