Europe Travel Guide
With magnificent and majestic cities such as Paris, London and Bruges, European countries top many bucket lists around the world.
Whether you live in Europe or want to visit in the future, this guide will help you to pick out the best countries, cities and itineraries.
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Best places to stay in Gravesend
Having lived in Gravesend, I can vouch for this little Thames city as a great place to visit. There is a lot to do in and around Gravesend – especially for those with a keen interest in history. As Gravesend
Best dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in The New Forest
The New Forest is a paradise for pet lovers. Dogs can run and play with their owners on the forests and after long and tiring walks, there’s always a cosy pub with an open fire welcoming our fluffy friends. Although
10 best things to do in Mayfair London
Mayfair is one of the most expensive areas in London. You will find luxury stores, historic buildings and genuine gentlemen in tailored suits. In this beautiful neighbourhood you will also find extravagant hotels where you can enjoy a world-class service.
5 best hotels in Notting Hill
Ever since that iconic Julia Roberts and High Grant movie, Notting Hill is a bucket list item for many of the thousands of tourists visiting London each year. This vibrant, colourful and rather bohemian chique neighbourhood in the West of
What London Airport should you fly to or from
London has no fewer than six international airports, which makes the London region the busiest flight hub in the world. Every year, nearly 150 million passengers fly out to destinations all over the world from one of the six London
10 most beautiful villages to visit in Kerry Ireland
Ireland is an amazing, beautiful country with many cute little villages sitting between its hills or sprawled over the wild and rustic coastline. One of the most gorgeous counties in Ireland has to be Kerry. This county is known for
10 Free things to do in Lille, France
Lille is an vibrant and up-and-coming city in north-east France. Although most tourist will overlook it when planning a holiday to France, it is a perfect first stop for visitors coming from the United Kingdom or Belgium by car. The
10 best things to do in Bournemouth
Bournemouth in the South of England is one of our go-to cities when Josh and I are visiting family in the New Forest. This beautiful sea-side city with its amazing Victorian resorts and houses is a great place to spend
Top 10 hotels with stunning views of Paris, the Eiffel Tower and other monuments
The twinkling lights, the romance in the air, the beautiful architecture … Paris is a magnificent city and it is famous for its beautiful Parisian roofs. This means that once you climb a flight of stairs you are treated on
10 best day trips from London
London is a wonderful city. But trust me when I say it can be very busy! Having lived in London for 2 years, I don’t blame you for heading out of the city into the countryside for some well-deserved peace
10 best spots to watch the sunset in Paris
Paris is a city for hopeless romantics (like me) – and what is more romantic than watching the sun set over the age-old city of lights? I can’t even count how many times I have been to Paris, but every
Kate Brown’s Restaurant and Pub Review
Ireland is not only a country of green rolling hills, great local pubs and amazing legends and folklore, it is also country of foodies. Although I was not so sure about the Irish cuisine and their stews, on my trip
How to find the best Caravan spot in The New Forest
The New Forest in Hampshire, United Kingdom is a favourite caravanning spot for many locals and tourists. Every year, thousands of people roll into the National Park with their mobile homes and caravan spots to experience absolute tranquillity and the
5 best spots for a fantastic photo with the Eiffel Tower
Even though I have been to Paris countless times, I always feel like I want to take a picture with the Eiffel Tower! I love this city so much and feel that my trip is never complete without that perfect
Top 10 hotels to stay at in The New Forest, Hampshire
Ever since I drove down past Picket Post into the purple heathered hills, I knew I was in love with The New Forest. The New Forest is one of these little gems in the South where one can still find
Visiting the Air France Museum in Paris – Everything you need to know
Not many tourists and visitors may know that in the heart of Paris, just off the Seine, you can find the small but charming Air France Museum. Air France is Fence’s national airline and has always been hailed as one
The Wathen-Bartlett Pub Burley
The Wathen-Bartlett Pub in Burley is a bit of a local legend. Having been there for at least a 100 years, this working man’s club might be a bit rough around the edges, but when you are looking for an
10 best things to do in Kensington, London
Although most people will know Kensington for Harrods, the National History Museum and of course the beautiful Mews, this gracious London area has so much more to offer! Having worked in the area for a while I fell in love
Where to stay in Bournemouth? 10 Best hotels!
Bournemouth is a cosy and beautiful seaside town in the South of England. Long strips of sandy beaches, beautiful cliffs and the amazing views of the Isle of White make it one of my favourite towns in the South of
10 best free things to do in Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a beautiful seaside town in the South of England. This Dorset Town lies right next to the New Forest and is a favourite beach destination for many Britons on staycation. Bournemouth boasts beautiful sandy beaches and is a
Where to stay in Covent Garden?6 Best hotels in Covent Garden London
Covent Garden is one of the most beautiful parts of London. It is not hard to see why many tourists would want to stay in this little oasis of great restaurants and amazing shopping. As it can be quite hard
Hotel de Ville Paris – Everything you need to know before you go
The Hotel de Ville in Paris is an imposing and grand building a stone’s throw away from The Notre Dame. Many tourists walk past the Hotel De Ville, rushing towards other sites, but I would actually recommend taking your time
Hornbeam Luxury Holiday Rental in Burley New Forest Review
The New Forest is one of the most beautiful national parks in the United Kingdom. It’s not hard to see why The New Forest is an amazing place to walk, unwind and free yourself from the hustle and bustle of
10 best things to do in Covent Garden London
Covent Garden is one of the most popular neighbourhoods in London – and for good reason! I loved hanging out in Covent Garden after work and would often even make a detour to grab a glass of red wine in
Le Palais Royal: Everything you need to know!
Although the Palais Royal isn’t open to the public, this palace in the middle of the city is a favourite hangout spot for many Parisians. The courtyard and the gardens are imposing and the history if this urban palace is
10 amazing things to do in Gravesend
When my husband and I first decided to move away from London to live closer to his work and escape the cutthroat real estate prices, I had no idea what a nice little town Gravesend was. I had no idea
Top 10 best campsites in the New forest National Park
The New Forest is an amazing place to visit in summer with the family. Not only do I love the peace and quiet the New Forest offers, you can also hit the beach or discover the quaint little villages or
The Sacre-Couer: Everything you need to know!
The Sacré-Coeur is one of my favourite sights in Paris. Ever since I saw the movie La Fabuleuse Destin d’Amelie Poulin, I have loved Montmartre and its hilltop basilica with all my heart. Although the basilica is a real tourist
6 highest rated hotels near Jardin de Tuileries
Jardin de Tuileries is one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. I always enjoyed strolling through the park lanes or basking in the sun on one of the metal chairs near the fountain. When you are looking for a
Jardin de Tuileries Paris – Everything you need to know!
Located in the 1st arrondissement, the Jardin des Tuileries is one of the most popular green spaces in Paris. The park is located between the Louvre and the Champs Elysee, next to the River Seine, so it is easy to
A complete guide to Christmas in Paris – everything you need to know!
I love spending Christmas in Europe. Now I live on the other side of the world, I am actually missing the cosy nights in front of the telly while the wind and rain rage outside. Instead the weeks running up
20 best free things to do in Paris
I love Paris a lot, but I also understand that Paris can be an incredibly expensive city. Especially when you are a first-time visitor and you want to go see all the sites, Paris can put quite a strain on
How to deal with ponies blocking the road in The New Forest
The ponies probably are my absolutely favourite thing about The New Forest. I still remember the very first time I visited The New Forest and meeting the lovely and often even very friendly ponies under trees and even in Brockenhurst
10 things you should know before taking the ferry to Europe or Great Britain
As a Belgian living in London, I took the ferry every three weeks to visit my parents. My husband and I would drive down to Calais on Friday after work and take the 8PM ferry out to Calais – and
3 best places to stay in Burley, The New Forest
Burley in The New Forest is a magical place – not only is it known for history with witchcraft (spooky!), Burley and its surroundings are also one of the most beautiful places in the UK (if you ask me!) As
6 highest and best rated hotels in Montmartre Paris
Paris is an amazing city – but it is also massive! As a first timer it can be very hard to figure out where to stay. Would you rather stay near the Eiffel Tower? Or maybe near the Notre Dame?
15 Hidden Gems in London for First and Thousandth Time visitors
I lived in London for 2 years, and even though I was happy to leave, I still carry this beautiful city in my heart. As we still have many friends in London, we will keep visiting the city every single
10 scams in London to avoid as a tourist
London is an excellent city, and I’ll always recommend visiting it. But just like any other tourist destination, some people will try to take advantage of you. Even though London is – overall, a very safe tourist destination, know that
A romantic getaway in The Cotswolds – What to do in The Cotswolds?
The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful regions of England. This area of outstanding natural beauty has postcard-like landscapes and green hills. The Cotswolds are known for their small villages of flowery cottages and for being a great romantic
Your perfect Paris bucket list! 20 things to do when in Paris
Paris is one of my favourite cities in Europe. When I lived in Belgium, Paris was never far away. At a mere 3 hour drive from where I lived, spontanious trips to Paris were never far away. Although I do
Top 5 most romantic villages in The Cotswolds
In the summer of 2018, just before I left for Dubai, my parents, uncle, husband and I made a little car journey through the Cotswolds. Having seen The Cotswolds in movies such as Bridget Jones and having heard amazing things
20 most Instagram worthy places in London
London is an amazing city. I lived in London for two years and even though London and I weren’t always on good terms, I do miss her ever now and then. London is a favourite destination for a lot of
How to get the cheapest theatre tickets in London
London is expensive. London might even be one of the most expensive places I have ever lived! Between rent, underground tickets and £5 Pret baguettes there was little money to spend on things like cinema and theatre. As London is
10 reasons why you should visit West End – The London Theater District!
I lived in London for 2 years and I absolutely loved strolling through the London Theatre District! Home to some of the best theatres, this absolute tourist magnet (and for good reason!) is found right in the middle of the
Why I love living in Gravesend, Kent
Almost a year ago, on the 20th of August 2017, I moved to Gravesend. I used to live in the Arsehole of London – Thamesmead. In fact: Stanley Kubrick already saw the desperation and shittiness of this place. He filmed
Gordon’s Wine Bar London – Best wine bar Embankment Review
My favourite London hideaway? That must be Gordon’s Wine bar. This amazing wine bar at embankment serves great port, delicious cheese and has nice wine on its menu. Whenever I visit London, I cannot miss going to Gordons bar. This
Top 5 best picnic spots in London
Winter is turning into spring. You can feel people are waiting to shed the winter and change into their summer mood. The spring and summer always pull loads of people towards parks to sit, drink, and picnic. These are the