England’s ancient city of York is one of the UK’s and even Europe‘s most romantic destinations. Full of charming cobbled streets and a stunning Gothic cathedral, York is the birthplace of W. H. Auden, who famously penned poems about love. So why is this English destination such an inspiration for lovers? Find out in this […]
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Category: Europe
Europe is a melting pot of a continent with unique countries and wildly different cultures packed closely together. Each European nation has its own prestigious history, beautiful architecture, traditional food and distinct dialect.
I grew up in the UK where we have awe-inspiring ancient cities such as London and York. Travelling from London I relocated to Belgium, where I am still discovering the quirky hidden gems of Brussels, as well as the beautiful historic cities of Ghent and Bruges.
France is somewhere always I love to visit, while more recently I have fallen head over heels for Portugal. Browse my posts below to find out more about all of these wonderful European countries.
Backpacking Portugal: This is the Most Beautiful Solo Travel Itinerary (2020)
If you’re backpacking Portugal, you’re in good company. Recently named the world’s leading destination, holidaymakers from around the world enjoy Portugal’s pristine beaches, Mediterranean cuisine and charming cities. But unlike other European destinations, it still feels like you’re stumbling across a secret, as you discover hidden island escapes and wander along winding cobbled lanes. I’ve […]
Backpacking Italy: These are the Best Party Places in Italy
Italy is one of Europe’s most popular travelling destinations, for many reasons. Steeped in history, art and romance, and with a ridiculously tempting array of fresh pasta, pizza and ice cream on every corner, there are many reasons to head to this boot-shaped beauty of a country. Not least, because they know how to party. […]
This is the Best Itinerary for One Day in Ghent, Belgium (2020)
According to Vogue magazine, the historic city of Ghent in Belgium is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. There are plenty of things to see and do here, even if you only have one day in Ghent. I have lived in Belgium for the last five years and Ghent is still one of my favourite places […]
