Western Europe Travel Stories

Jul 26, 2020 • 4 min read

The lush, open countryside that makes up much of the UK is best enjoyed on two wheels. Here are 10 of the best cycling routes in the United Kingdom.

Nov 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Discover the delights of one of the most popular foodie extravaganza's in the UK with our guide to Abergavenny Food Festival.

Nov 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Escape the stress of daily life with our selection of the best wellness retreats in Wales.

May 17, 2019 • 6 min read

For many people, music festivals are the cornerstone of their summer activities. There’s no thrill like packing up the car with good mates, camping…

Feb 27, 2018 • 5 min read

Hamburg’s culinary scene is ready for prime time and not only because it’s basking in more Michelin stars than ever before. The true soul of this city isn…

Nov 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Whether it be whispered pillow talk in darkened dorms or frenetic story swapping in communal kitchens, hostels are an essential port of call for the solo…

Aug 22, 2016 • 6 min read

Rising along the vast Nieuwe Maas (a tributary of the Rhine), Rotterdam started life as a medieval fishing village. Its importance skyrocketed in the 17th…

Jan 28, 2015 • 5 min read

Barcelona is a great city for bar-hopping. Should you feel like sipping a beer in an enchanted forest surrounded by wood-nymphs; if mid-week karaoke…

Dec 19, 2014 • 5 min read

Not quite a snack, not quite a meal, the tapa is all about sociability, whether that involves ordering a parade of little dishes to share over a bottle of…

Dec 19, 2014 • 4 min read

The wassailing of Christmas and New Year is over, but in Spain the best is yet to come, with the advent (or – more precisely – Epiphany) of the Three…

Apr 18, 2012 • 4 min read

Paris has more recognisable monuments than any other city in the world, but its tree-shaded boulevards, romantic bridges illuminated by wrought-iron lamps…