Seven hills and thousands of surprises, the capital of Portugal is cosmopolitan and decadent, charming and romantic, fun and tasty. Lisbon in 3 days is enough for a lot, because once you’ve seen the unmissable, you can afford to take a trip to the surrounding area. Prepare your camera and comfortable shoes. The countdown begins….
Tag: City break
Living for the Weekend: City Breaks in Europe
Ever thought you could be making more of your weekend? Like a weekend trip? It’s easy to fall into the trap of work/study, eat, sleep and repeat! There’s a whole world out there, and if long-term travel isn’t an option right now then making the most of your weekends could be the way to go….
Unmissable Amsterdam in 48 hours
For some, Amsterdam may conjure up an image of rowdy stags, the Red Light District and stoned tourists but this city’s quirky culture goes way deeper. These days it’s all about the open-air clubs , secret coffee shops and slick hostels . We’ve combined our team’s multiple adventures to the Dam into one golden “bucket list” of our tried…
Best Romantic Hostels for Your Next Couples Getaway
For some, treating a loved one to a romantic break has become one expense too many, with a takeaway pizza and a movie replacing the more traditional forms of romance. However, thanks to our fantastic range of luxurious, romantic hostels, it doesn’t have to be this way. Hostels offer a fantastic, cheaper alternative to hotels…
3 Days in Edinburgh, Scotland
Day 1 – Explore the Royal Mile The Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s charming Old Town is the perfect place to get acquainted with the Scottish capital. Incorporating four separate streets (Castle Hill, Lawnmarket, High Street and Canongate) it is brimming with free museums. Edinburgh’s largest cathedral, St Giles’ Cathedral can be found there too. Grab a…
3 days in Berlin, Germany
3 days in Berlin Day 1 – Take in all the main sites Start the day by embarking on a free walking tour which departs from outside the Starbucks Café at 11am (they also leave at 1pm and 4pm) on Unter den Linden (just at the Brandenburg Gate). The tour takes in all the best sites…
3 days in the Bavarian capital, Germany
Day 1 – A day in the Alstadt Using Hauptbahnhof as a base point, walk east down Neuhauserstrasse and you will arive at Maxburgstrasse. Visit St Michael’s Church, the first of many that can be found in and around theAlstadt (Old Town). From here walk round to the Frauenkirche and after visiting that church go all…
5 days in Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is one of Europe’s crown jewel cities. It has served as a political and cultural hub in Europe throughout its rich history, and just walking around its old streets helps transport you back to a more romantic time. Anyone trying to experience Prague properly would probably need a considerable ammount of time, but if you’re…
5 Days in Edinburgh, Scotland
You are planning to go to the capital city of Scotland? Here is a list of what to visit in Edinburgh in 5 days. Read on! Day 1 – Get a grip The best way to acquaint yourself with a new city is to spend your first couple of hours there simply strolling around. And there’s…
3 days in Florence, Italy
Day 1 – Visit the Uffizi Gallery Home to some of Italy’s most prized possessions, the Uffizi Gallery should be top of your list of things to do when visiting Florence, or Firenze as the Italians call it. Queues here can be painfully long so to save time book your tickets online beforehand. Afterwards bask in…
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