I always get frustrated by the hidden charges which magically appear when you’re booking a holiday. What started out as a good deal quickly escalates into a nightmare, due to the addition of airport taxes…
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Canals, Museums, History – Bud, Boobs and Booze: Amsterdam!
Picturesque canals, world-class museums, amazing restaurants – cheap bud, boobie shakin’, all-night drinking. Amsterdam is one destination that combines all of the cerebral, hedonistic, sybaritic and lowly pleasures a human could possibly be stimulated by.…
Top 5 Euro Road Trips
While everyone has heard of the classic American Road Trip, Europe offers some truly stunning overland adventures, and within a matter of minutes, you can be in a completely different landscape, climate, hell even another…
Getting to the Netherlands in comfort and style
Out of all the destinations in Europe, few combine historical sites and modern attractions quite like the Netherlands. When it comes to getting there however, it is recommended that you fly KLM, as they have…
Old Warm Charm and Comfort at the Seven Bridges Hotel in Amsterdam
I had the pleasure of staying two days at the awesome Seven Bridges Hotel in Amsterdam. At first glance online, one might think the hotel is out-of-date with its eclectic antique-filled rooms, but being ranked…
Top Reasons To Visit Amsterdam
The top reasons to visit Amsterdam, as the capital of the Netherlands, are greatly influenced by Dutch culture and history. And this is why it is considered the cultural capital of the country. But there…
Top Things To Do In Amsterdam
You think the top things to do in Amsterdam only involve eating “happy brownies” and indulging on hedonistic delights the city is known for? While American movies may often depict the capital of Netherlands as…
5 destinations for the perfect city break in Europe
Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living! Spending all week with your nose to the grindstone staring at spreadsheets can leave you desperate for a few days away. Don’t waste the…
The Easiest Cycling Holiday in the World?
Guest Post from Rachel Deer I’m a little overweight – just a little you understand – and, so I’m told, perhaps even a touch lazy. So when a group of friends suggested I join them…
Why Do The British Love Tea So Much?
With the Olympics in London winding down, I thought writing a bit about our British brethren would be in order. Every wonder why the English “love” tea so much? Well here’s why! When one thinks…
Why do the Dutch Wear Clogs?
What the English speaking world calls “clogs”, the Dutch call “klompen”. Within the area of cultural accoutrement, Dutch clogs are an extremely well-known phenomenon. They show up in story books and every year, around 3…
Best European City Break Destinations in the Spring!
Why choose London?
London city breaks offer an extraordinary wealth of famous sights among a vibrant, multi-cultural atmosphere. Few destinations are able to compete with London in terms of the wealth of sightseeing available.
London’s best attractions
From Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square, London offers attractions for […]