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Burgundy

The Best Wineries in Burgundy to Visit: The Côte d’Or Wine Region

Burgundy is one of the best wine regions in France, and one of the most famous wine regions in the world. As far as wine tourism goes, there aren’t many better places to spend a few days enjoying the wine country lifestyle, than in beautiful Burgundy. In this guide, I’ve shared the best wineries that we visited in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or wine region, which is … Continue reading The Best Wineries in Burgundy to Visit: The Côte d’Or Wine Region

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paris
City Guides, Paris, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Are you planning your first trip to Paris? After five trips to Paris over the last decade, including a stint studying in Paris, I’ve written this itinerary for 3 days in Paris for first time visitors to help you get the most out of your trip! This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris. It includes the best … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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Alsace

The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit

Alsace is a spellbinding corner of France, that rewards visitors with enchanting medieval villages, a unique culture and cuisine with both French and German influences, and spectacular wineries, famed for producing some of the best riesling and gewurtztraminer in the world. These are the fairytale towns that the rest of the world imitates! The best places in Alsace are along the wine route, the Route … Continue reading The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit

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Dublin, Food & Drink

8 of The Best Pubs in Dublin

Dublin is renowned for its nightlife, especially for its iconic Irish pubs which are imitated across the world. There are hundreds of pubs in Dublin, from elegant, old-world boozers to rowdy drinking dens. The best pubs in Dublin include legendary spots like Toners, The Palace Bar and The Brazen Head, as well as local favourites like The Long Hall, The Stag’s Head & The Celt. … Continue reading 8 of The Best Pubs in Dublin

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Dublin

Dublin Travel Guide (2025): Best things to see, do & eat

Dublin is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Europe. The Irish capital is a UNESCO City of Literature, home to more than 700+ pubs which have inspired imitators the world over, and has a long and fascinating history, which can be traced from the Vikings and the Celts to the country’s tumultuous modern history. I’ve written this Dublin travel guide to share … Continue reading Dublin Travel Guide (2025): Best things to see, do & eat

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Cyclades, Greece, Islands & Beaches, Nature, Paros

Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

With traditional, white-washed Cycladic villages straight out of central casting, dozens of pretty beaches and a handful of ancient ruins, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t already overrun with tourists. This idyllic Cyclades island is one of the most beautiful in Greece, and is getting more popular with every year. Paros is home to beautiful villages like Parikia, Naoussa and Lefkes, dozens of beaches and … Continue reading Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece

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London

5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2025)

London is the ultimate metropolis, a megacity with more than a thousand years of history, dozens of distinct neighbourhoods and an endless number of things to see and do. This itinerary for 5 days in London is based on my most recent trip and includes major attractions like The Tower of London, Borough Market, St Paul’s Cathedral, Kensington Gardens and Westminster Abbey, as well as iconic … Continue reading 5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors (2025)

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Crete

Crete Travel Guide: Where to go, stay & what to do (2025)

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and one of the most unique. It’s an enormous island, and feels somewhat like a country of its own. Crete has a long history under several different civilisations, and the lingering influence of the Ottomans, Venetians, Byzantines and Romans, give Crete a distinct character and energy, unlike anywhere else in Greece. I’ve written this Crete travel guide as … Continue reading Crete Travel Guide: Where to go, stay & what to do (2025)

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Athens
Athens, Destination Guides

Highlights from 2 Days in Athens

Athens is not the most glamorous European city, but it is full of beautiful, wondrous things. It’s a place I often find myself defending, because I think it’s too easily overlooked in favour of more polished European cities and the idyllic Greek islands. When we spent two weeks in Greece, Athens was our final stop, after visiting Paros, Milos & Sifnos. It was  my third … Continue reading Highlights from 2 Days in Athens

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Milos

Klima: Milos’ stunning, colourful fishing village

The colourful fisherman houses in Klima are a must-visit in Milos. Unlike the traditional blue & white buildings typical to the Cyclades, Klima bucks the trend with a rainbow of colours splashed across doors, balconies and windows of tiny syrmata, traditional fishing huts that hug the cliffs. Between the colourful syrmata and the view across the bay, I think Klima is one of the most … Continue reading Klima: Milos’ stunning, colourful fishing village

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