City Break Articles

Cesky Krumlov is an excellent second stop on your Austrian city break

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path

Castle and Cute-Town Hopping in South Bohemia, Czechia’s Fairytale Lake District

Explore the fairytale castles and lakes of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, including České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Hluboká and Třeboň.

Ravenna is an incredible day trip from Bologna

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

Day trips from Bologna: 16 best things to do in Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is Italy's most mouth-watering region. Medieval villages, out-of-this-world food, supercars and storied cities all await on a day trip from Bologna.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Portugal

Visit Portugal With a Free TAP Stopover in Lisbon or Porto + Taste Celebrated Chefs’ Dishes Onboard

Spend a few days in Lisbon or Porto in Portugal using the TAP Stopover programme when flying between Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, UK

London on a Budget: 15 Cheap Travel Tips

After five years in London working in hospitality, you have to learn the tricks to do London on a budget, and I've finally written down a few of my favourite ways and tips to visit this incredible city without breaking the bank.

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A quick guide to Palma de Mallorca: Spain’s best island city break?

Where to eat, drink, visit and stay in the capital city of the Balearic Islands: Palma de Mallorca - with day trip suggestions.

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23 Best hidden gems in Europe: off the beaten path places for 2023

Looking to go off the beaten path in Europe? Then this list of Europe hidden gems will help you discover some unusual destinations in 2023.

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How to spend a weekend in León, Spain: attractions, architecture and tapas crawls

Discover outstanding architecture, aged-attractions and delicious dishes during a weekend in León, Spain, a great Spanish city break.

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How To Spend a Weekend in Oviedo, Spain: Things To Do in Asturias’ Chilled-Out Capital

Pack in plenty of things to do in Oviedo during a weekend break, from cider and cheese tastings to monuments and Mozarabic architecture.

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Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino: how to spend a weekend in Valladolid, Spain

Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino; Valladolid, Spain serves up plenty for a relaxing, yet fun, weekend city break.

An outside restaurant in the white streets of Locorotondo Puglia

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Italy off the Beaten Path: 25 Hidden Gems in Italy

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Italy to go off the beaten path in pretty Italian villages, overlooked towns, and idyllic islands.

Colourful illuminated Chinese fish in Chinatown

All, Asia, City Breaks, Destinations, Singapore

Exploring Singapore’s Coolest Quarter: Chinatown and Keong Saik Road

Singapore might be famed for its futuristic side, but a chilled, chic and traditional experience awaits in Chinatown and Keong Saik Road.

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How To Spend a Long Weekend in Porto (and The Douro Valley)

Pack a punch into your Porto city break with award-winning chefs, palaces, gardens, museums, wine tastings, and more in just three days.

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How to Spend a Weekend in San Sebastián and The Basque Country

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.

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Renaissance, Romance and Ragù: three days in beautiful Bologna

Whether you spend a long weekend in Bologna or use it as a base to explore the Emilia Romagna region, you'll be hard pushed not to fall for its beauty.

All, Australia, ByRoad, City Breaks, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Oceania

Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip: The Extended Great Ocean Road

If there is one road trip down under you will know it's the Great Ocean road but the extended version, from Melbourne to Adelaide is even more stunning...

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A Quick Guide to Europe’s Smallest Countries and Microstates

Adventures come in all sizes, and as Europe's smallest countries show, big doesn't always mean better. Here are Europe's microstates.

All, Asia, City Breaks, Destinations, Singapore

Stopover in Singapore: How To Spend One to Five Days

With the 'worlds best airport' people are lining up to pass through, but I say stop stopovers and discover how diverse this garden city can be! A Singapore travel guide from high rises to wildlife run islands...

A beautiful red pagoda sits next to a large red temple in the city of Tokyo

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A quick guide to Tokyo: must-visit neighbourhoods, attractions and easy day trips

Tokyo is a city where you could spend countless days exploring, but here is a quick Tokyo guide of must-visit areas and day-trip ideas.

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How To Spend a 12-Hour Stopover in Dubai Without Breaking the Bank

If you want to make the most of a Dubai Stopover without breaking the bank, here is everything you can pack into a 12 hour stop using public transport.

There's never a bad time to visit Salzburg

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The many slices of Salzburg: UNESCO city centre to mountain lakes

Salzburg isn’t just a famous city centre, it’s a region that was once its own country, here's what to do on a long weekend in Salzburg, Austria.

Durham Castle as seen from the riverside

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Things To Do in Durham, England’s Quintessential City and County

Discover the best of Durham, one of England's most overlooked cities and counties, as you tour palaces, museums, dales and castles.