According to Lonely Planet, the historic city of Ghent in Belgium is Europe’s best-kept secret. 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 several years and Ghent is still one of my favourite places to go. Here are […]
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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.
The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Portugal for a Perfect Trip (2024)
If you’re interested in backpacking Portugal, this article is for you. Last year, Portugal was named Europe’s leading destination in the World Travel Awards, for the sixth year in a row. This is thanks to the perfect Portugal beaches and charming cities, such as Lisbon and Porto. But unlike other European destinations, in Portugal it […]
The Most Romantic Things to Do in York for Couples (2024)
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 […]
This is the Cheapest Way from London to Brussels
Over 3.5 million tourists visited Brussels, Belgium in 2023 – a 13% increase year-on-year. If you are considering a trip to this charming historic city, it’s easy to assume your only options to get there from the UK are flights or the Eurostar. But there’s another way to go and savour the sweet taste of […]