Delicious food in Heidelberg – where and what to eat in Heidelberg, Germany
The food in Heidelberg was offered hearty, comforting dishes that were just what needed to fuel our winter weekend break. We enjoyed a hearty dinner …
Activities
Hiking near Seefeld in Austria – the wild Leutasch Gorge
While on holiday walking in the Leutasch valley of Austria, our hiking routes had taken us along the picturesque Gaistal Valley, up to the high …
Wine tasting in the Moselle region of Luxembourg
As we’re wine tasting in the Moselle region of Luxembourg, the figure of St Willibrord looks down at me, his three fingers raised. In this …
Review: Absalon Hotel Copenhagen – a colourful boutique hotel
Colours sizzle as I step from the grey streets of Vesterbro into the lime and turquoise reception area of Absalon Hotel Copenhagen. Colour is at the …
A family trek in the Saklikent Gorge, Turkey
In this guest article teenage traveller, Reka Kaponay shares her excitement at a walk in the Saklikent Gorge, Turkey, wading through icy water and taking …
Hiking in Austria – a Rifleman’s Parade and Mental Power Walk at Seefeld
It is now an established tradition for my friend and I to spend a few days hiking together each September. This year our walking holiday …
How to make New Nordic Cocktails in Copenhagen
New Nordic is a bit of a buzzword in Copenhagen, a style of cuisine that’s all about looking at what’s in your back garden and presenting …
Food in Luxembourg – a gourmet walking tour of Luxembourg old town
Our weekend break in Luxembourg was full of surprises; a city that’s unexpectedly small and walkable, packed with history and culture. And then there was …
Hiking near Seefeld, Austria – views from Seefelder Spitze
The Seefelder Spitze is a mountain peak near Seefeld in Austria, that can be reached by cable car for amazing views. I’d twisted an ankle …
A high mountain walk (and a tumble) in the Gaistal Valley, Austria
It’s become an annual ritual for my friend and I to take off for a few days in early September for some hiking in the …
What to eat in Venice Italy
There’s a saying that if you eat badly in Italy you must be in Venice. Being something of a foodie myself, on my long weekend …