Europe – Helen on her Holidays https://www.helenonherholidays.com/category/europe/ 2019-05-05T00:45:09 en-GB hourly 1 Eleventy 7 reasons to visit Ljubljana https://www.helenonherholidays.com/7-reasons-to-visit-ljubljana/ 2019-05-05T00:45:09 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/7-reasons-to-visit-ljubljana/ Ljubljana is the perfect European city break for a long weekend. There’s an adorable old town, an alternative arts scene, there’s a real bucket list day trip on your doorstep and the city symbol is a dragon – what’s not to love?

]]> 12 fun things to do in Brussels (with 2 day itinerary) https://www.helenonherholidays.com/brussels-top-things-to-do-two-days/ 2019-04-27T20:43:48 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/brussels-top-things-to-do-two-days/ Brussels is a seriously underrated city break, and it’s well worth spending at least two days in the Belgian capital. Here’s a suggested itinerary, the top attractions and how to get the most from your visit to Brussels.

]]> Brussels for beer-lovers: Beer tasting, brewery tours and more beer-themed activities https://www.helenonherholidays.com/brussels-beer-tasting-brewery-tours/ 2019-04-20T09:53:19 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/brussels-beer-tasting-brewery-tours/ How to take a brewery tour in Brussels, plus more ideas for beer-themed activities in Brussels; beer tours, beer museums and beer-themed hotels. Cheers!

]]> How to visit the European Parliament in Brussels and the EU Quarter https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-eu-european-parliament-brussels/ 2019-04-06T00:04:19 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-eu-european-parliament-brussels/ Did you know you can visit the European Parliament in Brussels? Here’s how to go inside the EU Parliament, plus see the other sights in Brussels’ surprisingly beautiful and interesting European Quarter.

]]> The 12 best things to do in Oslo https://www.helenonherholidays.com/best-things-to-do-in-oslo/ 2019-01-12T00:12:59 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/best-things-to-do-in-oslo/ Beautiful, serene Oslo is full of interesting things to see and do – many of them absolutely unique to Norway’s capital city.

]]> The 6 best villages to visit on Lake Garda https://www.helenonherholidays.com/best-villages-lake-garda/ 2018-11-03T21:27:14 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/best-villages-lake-garda/ Lake Garda ranks as one of my best holidays to Italy so far. But with over 60 villages scattered around the shore of this 32-mile-long lake, how can you make sure you see the best ones? Here’s a guide to seeing the most interesting, most picturesque villages on Lake Garda.

]]> Three days in Montenegro: Kotor, Budva and Sveti Stefan https://www.helenonherholidays.com/three-days-montenegro-itinerary/ 2018-10-15T20:55:52 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/three-days-montenegro-itinerary/ What to see and do in Kotor, Budva and Sveti Stefan on a quick three-day budget trip to the beautiful country of Montenegro.

]]> 11 reasons why Bucharest should be your next city break https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bucharest-city-break/ 2018-06-02T23:29:54 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/bucharest-city-break/ Bucharest doesn’t feature on must-visit lists the way long-time city break favourites like Paris or Rome do. So why choose it for your next weekend break??

]]> Seville Cathedral rooftop tour – is it worth it? https://www.helenonherholidays.com/seville-cathedral-rooftop-tour-review/ 2018-05-12T10:14:46 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/seville-cathedral-rooftop-tour-review/ The Seville Cathedral rooftop tour might be the hottest ticket in town for visitors to Seville, but what should you expect, and is it worth the ticket price? Read on for my review and some tips for your visit.

]]> Six unmissable places to see in Seville https://www.helenonherholidays.com/six-unmissable-sights-seville/ 2018-03-18T19:45:59 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/six-unmissable-sights-seville/ The gorgeous Spanish city of Seville is full of must-see sights. Here are the top six unmissable places to see in Seville when you visit the city.

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