Riga is one of those cities that took me by surprise. Before visiting, I did not really know anything about Latvia, so nothing prepared me for how incredibly unique and beautiful its capital city is! Perched on the Baltic sea, Latvia is nestled between Estonia and Lithuania. Riga itself is on the ...
The Lost Bears: How to see Brown Bears in Brașov, Romania
Romania is a land of fairytales, with sweeping dark forests extending for miles into the mountains, dotted with the occasional colourful wooden village. And no creature is more synonymous with Eastern European fairytales than the bear. Unfortunately a victim of its own beauty, for years it would be ...
Wrocław: Is This Poland’s Prettiest City?
Wrocław: is this Poland's prettiest city? (Last updated 13 December 2024). Poland has some beautiful cities, but Wrocław, in the country's West, just stole my heart. This fairytale Polish city is so underrated, but it should be a must-do destination on everyone's European itinerary! Not only does it ...
5 European Cities to Visit in Winter
Many European cities are just as beautiful, if not even more so, in winter. Read on for a few of my favourite places to soak up those cosy winter vibes. You can visit them for a weekend break, but why not make a longer holiday of it by doing them all and taking the train/ferry between ...
All The Light We Cannot See: Finding Light in Darkness
If you're looking for a good story set during the Second World War, this is the book for you. All The Light We Cannot See follows the lives of two children growing up during the 1930s and 40s, both before and during the war. The story switches between France and Germany, and we gain an insight into ...
