The countries and destinations found in Western Europe are some of the most popular in the world. But for every famous attraction in places like France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, there are dozens of smaller ones just waiting for you to come visit.
More and more I’m finding that it’s the smaller cities in Europe that leave me wanting more. A perfect example is the small city of Delft between The Hague and Rotterdam in the Netherlands‘ west. …
When people talk about planning a trip to Malta, they tend to fall into one of two camps. Either they want to relax by a beach or they want to spend their time sightseeing and …
There was a real theme to my last trip to Spain, way back in 2019. My destinations weren’t connected by region or history, but instead by a coastline. Without meaning to I’d arranged for most …
There are few regions in Italy spoken of with such love as Tuscany. The name evokes mental images of rolling hills, historic villas and plenty of wine. The region also has some world-famous cities, with …
Cruises make up a significant segment of tourism, even in Europe, and hold a lot of influence in giving destinations an audience. Even though I’m not a cruise-goer, I’ve found myself in more than a …
A trip to Malta can mean different things to different people. Some may think of beaches, swimming and parties. But for those interested in digging into the island nation’s history and culture, there’s no better …
Although Spain is a country positively crammed with amazing destinations for tourists, there are some places that everyone knows. The city of Valencia out on the east coast is one such place. Whether it’s because …
To me, it’s always interesting when you find a different way to explore a destination. Malta is the perfect example. There are many things to do in Malta, but the island’s history and beaches are …
Spain is a hard place when planning a trip. After all, how do you decide which places make the cut? There are just so many cities and towns vying for your attention, than an awesome …
It’s not too often that I find myself spending a month in a region and feeling disappointed by how much there is still left to see. That’s a long time to travel anywhere and an …