Europe – Helen on her Holidays

An afternoon walking through Sofia

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Secret Roman ruins, golden churches and gorgeous parks in Bulgaria’s super-walkable capital, Sofia.

Two days in Malta: the perfect Valletta and Mdina itinerary

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What to see and do in Valletta and Mdina on a whistlestop 48-hour visit to Malta.

The Mercado de Motores: a hidden gem in Madrid

Helen — 2017-03-31T23:24:38

The Mercado de Motores, a pop-up vintage market which mixes music, food, entertainment and shopping in an old train station, is a must-do if you’re visiting Madrid. Whenever anyone asks me about the best things … Read more

Giant waterfalls, blue ice and black sand: a day trip to Southern Iceland

Helen — 2017-02-05T18:25:24

An epic day exploring the bucket-list-worthy south-west coast of Iceland.

One day in Reykjavik: Visiting the world’s most northerly capital city

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There aren’t that many big sights in Reykjavik itself but there’s plenty to keep you busy for a full day in the city.

Seven reasons you must visit Valencia

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Pack your weekend bag for the underrated Spanish city that’s got it all.

City of surprises: a weekend in Valencia

Helen — 2017-01-02T22:42:31

Awesome sights, an unexpected festival, interesting food and amazing weather… could Valencia be the perfect city break destination?

Visiting Porto: All the best things to do in on a weekend break to Porto

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I wasn’t sure I’d even like it, but Porto knows just how to win you over.

How to travel from Lisbon to Porto by train

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Making your holiday in Portugal a twin centre by visiting both Lisbon and Porto is really easy and fun. Here’s how to make it happen.

Three days in Lisbon in September

Helen — 2016-11-05T19:22:46

Our second time in Lisbon and this time we did it properly…