Europe Archives - Helen on her holidays

8th July 20178th July 2017 By Helen

Why 24 hours is not enough in Zagreb

A delayed flight meant we missed out on getting the most from the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Here’s what we did in our 24 hours in the city, and what we should have done.

1st July 20171st July 2017 By Helen

Two days in Malta: Valletta and Mdina

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

3rd June 20173rd June 2017 By Helen

9 things to do in Athens on May 1st

If you find yourself in Athens on May Day (May 1, International Workers Day) or on one of the other public holidays, you might feel disappointed that the Acropolis and museums aren’t open. But there are plenty of things to do in the city when tourist Athens is closed…

28th May 201728th May 2017 By Helen

Baltic summer: a sunny weekend in Vilnius

Sun, sights and street music on a weekend break in Vilnius, Lithuania’s beautiful capital city.

31st March 201731st March 2017 By Helen

Madrid’s best kept secret: the Mercado de Motores

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.