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2nd June 20183rd June 2018 By Helen

Bucharest: 11 reasons why the Romanian capital should be your next 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?

12th May 201812th May 2018 By Helen

Seville Cathedral rooftop tour – is it worth it?

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.

18th March 201812th May 2018 By Helen

Six unmissable places to see in 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.

4th November 201713th January 2018 By Helen

An afternoon walking through Sofia

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

8th July 201713th January 2018 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 201713th January 2018 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 201713th January 2018 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…