Category: Europe

best-restaurants-in-tirana
Albania

11 Best Restaurants in Tirana, Albania (2024)

If you’re looking for a good meal in Tirana, you’re in luck. The Albanian capital has plenty of fantastic restaurants, serving both traditional Albanian food and international cuisine. I recently spent a few weeks in Tirana. During this time I tried to eat in as many different places as possible.

romania-road-trip-stop-by-lake
Destinations

Romania Road Trip: Everything You Need To Know (2024)

This post contains everything you need to know to plan an epic Romania road trip. Here you’ll find recommendations for the best places to visit in Romania, a few different itineraries, advice on where to stay in each place, and plenty of other practical tips and advice to help you

MSR-Hubba-Hubba-tent-on-beach-with-rain-cover
Destinations

Wild Camping In Scotland: The Ultimate Guide (2024)

Welcome to the essential guide to wild camping in Scotland. Whether you’re a seasoned wild camper or preparing for your first trip, this post is for you. Here you’ll find all the information you need to plan an unforgettable wilderness camping adventure. Everything from what to bring, how to find the

View-of-Galloway-Forest-Park-from-the-Merrick
Destinations

Walks In Galloway Forest Park: The Highlands Of The Lowlands (2024)

Welcome to my guide to the best walks in Galloway Forest Park! Often overlooked by visitors who head straight up to the Highlands and Islands, Galloway Forest Park is a real hidden gem.  I love coming here, for the scenery, the solitude, and the sense of freedom I always feel

Camping-in-Galloway-Forest-Park
Destinations

Camping In Galloway Forest Park: Beautiful And Untouched (2024)

If you’re looking for an easy Scottish wilderness adventure, you should go camping in Galloway Forest Park. Despite being relatively simple to reach (only 1 hour from Glasgow and 2 hours from Edinburgh by car), this beautiful corner of the country feels remote and totally unspoilt. I’ve camped here many

view-of-riga-from-panorama-observation-deck
Destinations

13 Best Things To Do In Riga, Latvia (2024)

I’ll get straight to the point. Riga is hands-down one of the most underrated cities in Europe. The capital of Latvia (and the largest city in the Baltic region) has acquired something of a reputation as a party destination in recent years. It’s true, the drink is cheap, and the

Beaches-in-sintra
Destinations

Best Beaches In Sintra, Portugal – An Ultimate Guide (2024)

Portugal is well known for its stunning beaches. With almost 1,800 kilometres of Atlantic coastline, there’s no shortage of sun-kissed golden sands. While many foreign tourists flock to the Algarve region in the far south, the beaches in Sintra are equally beautiful. They’re also typically much quieter and visited mainly

Tourtour-village-in-the-sky
Destinations

Tourtour: Provence’s Beautiful Village In The Sky (UPDATED 2024)

Tourtour is an idyllic medieval village in rural south-east France.  Locals call it “le village dans le ciel” (the village in the sky) on account of its stunning location. The village is full of beautiful stone buildings, with narrow streets, tinkling fountains, ornately carved wooden doors, and tiled archways. Its

Town-Hall-Square-in-Tallinn-at-sunset
Destinations

Exploring Tallinn’s Old Town: Estonia’s Beautiful Medieval Capital (2024)

Tallinn is one of my favourite cities in Europe. It’s clean, affordable, safe, relatively compact, and packed full of history and culture. Add to that the fantastic food and the many excellent bars and cafes, and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect alternative city break. At the very centre, Tallinn’s

Atmospheric streets of Split old town just after sunset
Destinations

Exploring Split’s Old Town: Your Guide to Croatia’s Roman City (2024)

Split’s Old Town is a place where history and modernity blend seamlessly. It’s an amazing mix of ancient ruins, medieval churches, and modern homes, cafes and restaurants. It’s easy to see why people describe Split as an open-air museum. Every street and building tells a story of diverse cultural influences