If you’re looking for a French city rich in history, culture and innovation but without the crowds, Poitiers is an excellent choice. Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in western France, just two hours from Paris, it’s a hidden gem in one of the country’s most underrated regions. One of France’s oldest cities, Poitiers was founded in the […]
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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.
This is the Best Belgium Itinerary for 7 Days (2025)
Belgium may be small, but it’s packed with charm and history. In 2024, the city had 45 million international visitors, including people from the US, UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. I have lived in Belgium for ten years and I’ve explored this lovely little country in depth. Here’s my recommendation for the perfect 7 […]
This is the Best Itinerary to See Ghent in One Day (2025)
According to Lonely Planet, the historic Belgian city of Ghent is Europe’s best-kept secret. I have lived in Belgium for ten years and Ghent is still one of my favourite places to go. Here are my top tips for how to see Ghent in one day. My recommended Ghent itinerary includes the essential boat tour, […]
This Is the Most Beautiful 1 Day Bruges Itinerary (2025)
Are you wondering what to do in Bruges if you only have a day? I live in Belgium and Bruges is one of my favourite places for a day trip. This medieval city is easy to explore on foot and never loses its charm. Here is the most beautiful 1 day in Bruges itinerary that […]