Postcard from Piran on the Slovenian Riviera

Piran Slovenia

Welcome to Piran, an enchanting city on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. Venetian style palazzos line its streets, fresh sea breezes tickle your nose and seagulls preside over its pretty harbour. In Tartini square restaurants prepare the catch of the day. It’s the kind of place you could relax in for a long while. Sadly we only […]

Adventures in Oslo – museums, island hopping and art with the Oslo Pass

She Lies sculpture by Monica Bonvicini Oslo

Norway’s capital Oslo was the third stop on our fjords and cities Scandinavian itinerary. Blessed with sunny skies and the handy Oslo Pass, our adventures in Oslo were full of culture, enjoying the outdoors and the city’s relaxed atmosphere. Here are our suggestions on great things to do in Oslo using the Oslo card. But […]

Get your Swede on – 48 hours in Gothenburg

Things to do in Gothenburg Sweden

I’m not really one for chasing after countries to tick off my “have visited” list but when the opportunity came up to spend a few days in Sweden while we travelled from Oslo to Copenhagen, I just had to take it. I wanted to discover more about the Swedish way of life as well as […]

Copenhagen by bike – touring Denmark’s capital on two wheels

Copenhagen bikes - Copenhagen bike rental and city tour

Nothing says Copenhagen quite like the breezy way its citizens glide through her streets on their bikes. The city embodies bike culture and is frequently named the best city for cycling in the world. So why not join in the fun and tour Copenhagen on two wheels. You can ride the city, see the sights […]

Postcard from Switzerland – things to do in Lucerne

Lucerne Switzerland

Do you believe in fairytales? No? Then perhaps you should visit Lucerne in Switzerland. Many years ago, on one of my first trips to the European continent, I visited the beautiful city of Lucerne in Switzerland and was captivated by its fairytale charm. I remembered a shimmering blue lake hugged by traditional Swiss buildings adorned with […]

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