My Honest Guide to Luzern, Switzerland

Rigi to the left of me, Pilatus to the right, here I am - Luzern, Switzerland. When I first arrived in Luzern I was just coming off the back of a 4 year stint in Latin America and for the first...

The 8 Cheapest European Cities to Visit on a Budget 2021

Europe represents a compelling blend of vibrant culture, striking landscape and rich history on the one hand and a money-guzzling beast on the other. Sadly, European city breaks are far from renowned...

Where to Get the Cheapest UK Covid Tests for Travel

Gross as it might seem to stick a wand down the back of your throat before poking it up your nose, it seems that we'll have to get used to doing precisely that if we want to travel overseas in the...

5 Great Novels Set in Paris

Have you ever thought about researching your next trip to Paris by diving into a novel? Of revisiting a trip you have made through the eyes of an author (especially now when we can't travel)? Here...

Paris: Citadines Apart Hotel Opéra

Vacation is always an exciting time. People are counting the days until their trip will start, packing their stuff, studying maps, looking for useful information, buying some clothes and comfortable...

Normandie - the Kingdom of Horses, at Sea!

Brittany Ferries Normandie has always been a firm favourite of mine; featuring all the benefits of a 'cruise ferry' but with the small ship feel. And, with a crossing time of between six and seven...