The historic city of Bath in southwest England is one of the UK’s most popular weekend break destinations – and a particular hit with families. Named after its famous Roman-built thermal baths – still operational today – the city is compact enough for little ones to explore on foot without succumbing to tiredness, but sufficiently […]
Get to know the fascinating city of Milan with a fabulous walking tour – here are the best. For some visitors Milan can be a surprise. While the Italian city is certainly swish, with boutiques and fancy shopping streets, it has many different sides. This is also a city with an urban heartbeat, with graffiti […]
Known as the “Garden of England’ thanks to its abundance of beautiful countryside, the south-eastern UK county of Kent makes for a magical summer destination. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK was in Kent, in the historic market town of Faversham. It came as no surprise to residents of England’s largest county, who have […]
Take the hassle out of trying to find a parking space near St Pancras Station in London by booking in advance. Here is where to find cheap parking. A few decades ago it would have seemed strange to call a Central London train station ‘international’. But thanks to the wonders of the modern world (ie […]
Bruges is a beautiful Belgium city best seen from the water – here are three affordable boat tours of the Bruges Canal. Belgium is one of Europe’s best kept secrets. The small country is packed full of interesting towns and cities, as well as little medieval villages, amazing breweries and excellent fries. The most beautiful […]
See the work’s of Barcelona’s most famous architect, Antoni Gaudi, with these three affordable tours. Think Barcelona, and you may well think of sun, sea and Gaudi. The latter is of course the creative and colourful Antoni Catalan, an architect who, among other things, was responsible for the city’s landmark church started in 1882 and […]
Birmingham blooms into life come spring time, with the UK city offering visitors a wide choice of great things to see and do, both outdoors and in. Often referred to as England’s Second City, Birmingham has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years, with redevelopment allied with cultural renewal taking hold across the city. […]
One of Europe’s most picturesque capitals, Lisbon is a delight to explore on foot – and there are a number of inexpensive walking tours of the city available. The Portuguese capital’s hilly terrain means you do need a certain level of energy to traverse the city as a pedestrian, but the picture-postcard scenery every which […]
Once known for its somewhat rougher edges, recent decades have seen Glasgow prosper into a major cultural hub – and it’s now a popular tourist destination for young and old alike. The Scottish port city on the River Clyde has long been known for its distinctive Victorian art nouveau architecture, a legacy of its former […]
The Eternal City is eternally fascinating to its visitors, who have the opportunity to explore its ancient riches during organised bus tours that won’t break your budget. While much of Rome is walkable, the sheer number of landmarks and attractions means that a more efficient way of navigating the city could be on a guided […]