Eastern Europe
A Trip to Cēsis Castle, Latvia
A lovely trip to Cesis Castle, a medieval Livonian order gem in the Gauja National Park, Latvia,
2 days in Riga – A Perfect Itinerary
A perfect itinerary for 2 days in Latvia’s capital city – Riga. Read on to find out more about this incredible city.
A Day in Kaunas, Lithuania
A day trip to the wonderful Lithuanian city of Kaunas – read on to find out about its castles, churches and beautiful old town. A perfect day out from the capital, Vilnius.
A Visit to the Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
A visit to the crazy and unique Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, a national symbol of faith and resistance.
A Guide to visiting Trakai Castle, Lithuania
A guide to visiting Trakai Castle – a fairytale island around 30km from Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
25 of the best things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania
25 amazing things to do in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania – from history to architecture to wine; this city has it all.
Everything you need to know before visiting the Baltics (Updated 2024)
A guide to the Baltic states, explaining what it’s like to travel there at a time of high political tensions in the region.
3 days in Budapest: An Itinerary
Budapest – a city of two halves, a city with a rich and complex history, and a city which stole my heart. Read on to discover a perfect itinerary for 3 days in this magical city.
A day on Suomenlinna Island, Finland
A day exploring a snowy Suomenlinna island in Finland – once a military fortress, now an amazing UNESCO world heritage site and the perfect place to learn more about Finland’s history as well as enjoy incredible views.
A Winter Weekend in Helsinki
10 things to do during a winter weekend in Helsinki. From cathedrals and museums to flying cinemas and markets, this capital has a lot to offer in a short space of time.
24 hours in Gdansk
How to spend 24 hours on a whistle stop tour of the main sites in Gdansk – a historic city on the northern Baltic coast of Poland.
20 must visit attractions in Budapest, Hungary
20 must do things in Budapest, Hungary – a beautiful city with a rich history which should be on any European must see list.
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