Travel Style Archives - Dan Flying Solo

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5 Days In Iceland: A Campervan Considered Itinerary

With a campervan, you'll have the freedom to make even more of your five days in Iceland. Here's where to visit and pitch up en route.

Genießerei am Markt in Graz's Farmers' Market

All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Graz

Market to Meal: At Graz’s Farmers’ Markets, Fruits, Fine Dining and Festivities Fuse

Graz’s Farmers' Markets are a heartwarming fusion of farmers, fine dining and festivities – especially at Genießerei am Markt.

Long Weekend In Graz including the Kunsthaus

All, Austria, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Graz

How to Spend a Long Weekend in Graz, Austria

Make the most of Austria’s second city with this long weekend in Graz itinerary covering the highlights, hidden gems and practicalities.

Frohnleiten is a small medieval town along the River Mur near Graz, Austria

All, Austria, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, France, Germany, Graz, Italy, Off the beaten path, Spain

12 Magical Medieval Small Towns in Europe To Visit

From boulder-shaped settlements to historic hamlets with underground wine tunnels, these small, medieval, European towns are dreamy.

All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Graz, Italy, Portugal, Spain

6 of Europe’s Best Food Cities & Delicious Destinations

From world-class Basque chefs to Georgia’s transcontinental flavours, Europe’s best food cities & destinations are delicious and diverse.

All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Festivals and Events, Graz

Could This Be Austria’s Eurovision 2026 Host City?

Vienna and Innsbruck are top talking points for Eurovision 2026 Host City – but surely Austria’s second city is most deserving of the spotlight?

Graz's Lend district hosts its annual Lendwirbel event

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Graz, Gently: Settling Into a Slower Rhythm in Austria’s Second City

Two weeks into my slow travels in and around Graz, Austria, I’ve not only fallen in love with the city more but started questioning what the perfect ‘city break’ should look like.

Graz's Uhrturm, the clock tower, is the symbol of the city

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10 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Spring

Discover some of the best places to visit in Europe this spring – city breaks, Easter events and warm spring holiday destinations.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Norway

9 Awesome Things To Do in Oslo

Beautiful fjords, first-class museums, and impressive waterfront architecture are just a few of the top things to do in Oslo.

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11 Amazing Places to Visit in Asia

Backpacking around Asia has been incredible. From unforgettable Angkor Wat to gorgeous remote islands, these are some of my favourite spots.

Waking up to views like this in Tajikistan was magical

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14 Epic Multi-Day Hiking Destinations: From Famed Peaks to Offbeat Trails

Get outside and soothe your soul on one of these offbeat multi-day hiking trails covering peaks, pilgrimages and coastal escapes.

Taiwan Lantern Festival vs Sky Lantern Festival

All, Asia, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Taiwan

Visiting the Taiwan Lantern Festival vs Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

Every Lunar New Year, Taiwan's Lantern Festival and Sky Lantern Festival illuminate and excite. Here's what to consider when planning your visit.

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25 Unique and Incredible Islands To Visit in 2025

From penguin colonies and dragons to glaciers and temples, these are some of the world's best islands to visit for a unique escape in 2025.

The best places to visit in Southern France

All, Destinations, Europe, France, Islands and Beaches

Southern France: Six Of The Best Places To Visit

From the Cote d'Azur's glitzy beach towns to Roman cities and a medieval, walled citadel, these top places in southern France astound.

Mechelen's central statue of Margaret of Austria

All, Belgium, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe

A Guide to Mechelen, Belgium’s Perfect-Sized Burgundian City Break

Mechelen is Belgium's perfect-sized and uncrowded Burgundian city break. Here's a quick guide to plan your weekend visit.

All, Austria, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Graz, Month

Insider’s Guide to Graz: Things to Do in (and Beyond) the Unesco Old Town

Plan your trip to Austria's second city with this Graz travel guide, covering where to eat, drink, sleep and the best things to do in Graz.

The year-round Christmas village of Seiffen, Saxony, Germany

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Traditions, Toys and All the Trimmings: Christmas in Seiffen and Germany’s Ore Mountains

For the perfect pre-Christmas trip, look no further than Saxony's Ore Mountains, where the year-round Christmas town of Seiffen offers festive magic and miners' traditions far from the commercial crowds.