Travel Articles & Guides

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.

Why Visit Austria in Summer? Holiday Ideas From The Alps to Unesco Old Towns
Austria in summer is incredible, with epic Alpine hikes aplenty, dazzling lakes, and snow-free storied UNESCO Old Towns.

What To Do in Iceland: 15 Best Experiences & Activities
From F-road drives to dramatic ravines, trekking glaciers and snorkeling frigid waters, the best things to do in Iceland are anything but ordinary.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Best Things To Do in Italy: 12 Unforgettable Italian Experiences
Italy is one of my favourite countries, having fallen in love with it over countless visits. These are some of my most memorable Italian experiences.

9 Best Places to Visit in Europe in May
Discover some of the best places to visit in May for a European city break, a beach or island getaway, or for an escape to nature.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Quick Guide to Vietnam’s Top Experiences, Destinations, Dishes & Stays
Discover the best of Vietnam with this quick travel guide covering the country's top cities, experiences, detours and unique stays.

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.

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.

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.

15 Best Places To Visit in March in Europe: Sun, Blossoms, Carnival & Aurora
March in Europe arrives with warmer weather, carnival celebrations, pretty blossoms, northern lights sightings and cultured city events.

13 Awesome Places to Visit in England By Train
From coastal cities to historic inland sights, many of the best places to visit in England are reachable by train from London.

12 Best Places To Visit in April in Europe: Easter, Sun & Cities
Discover some of the best places to visit in April for a European city break, an Easter getaway, a spring beach trip or an active adventure