Local specialities, markets, breweries and restaurants worth travelling for.
LondonStart with Westminster and the Tower of London, cross the Thames on foot, choose one or two free museums, and save time for a neighbourhood beyond the main sights. This guide turns 25 London ideas into practical one-day and three-day plans.
AmsterdamPlan an Amsterdam trip that balances the canal ring, major museums and Anne Frank House with neighbourhood walks, markets, parks and the free ferry to Amsterdam Noord.
LisbonLisbon doesn't announce itself the way other European capitals do. No single monument dominates every postcard. What stays with you instead is an accumulation of small things: sun catching the azulejo tiles on a building facade, a yellow tram grinding up a hill that seems too steep to be possible, the smell of grilled sardines drifting out of a tasca around lunchtime.
RomePlan a first trip to Rome with a realistic route through the ancient city, Vatican City, the historic centre and Trastevere, plus current ticket rules and quieter alternatives.
RomeA realistic three-day Rome route that groups Ancient Rome, Vatican City and the historic centre by area, with time for meals, queues and an evening in Trastevere.
RomeChoose a Rome day trip by travel time and interest, from nearby Ostia Antica and Tivoli to fast-train city days in Naples or Florence.
RomeChoose a Rome neighbourhood based on the sights you will visit, evening atmosphere and transport rather than booking the cheapest room beyond a long daily commute.
LondonA realistic three-day London route through Westminster, the historic City, South Bank and one museum district, with sensible timings, booking priorities and rainy-day swaps.
BarcelonaPlan a first Barcelona trip around Gaudí's essential buildings, the old city, Montjuïc and the waterfront, with current ticket and transport advice.
BarcelonaAn area-based Barcelona itinerary with sensible booking times, nearby combinations and room for meals rather than a race across the city.
ParisParis hits different than any other city I’ve visited. Maybe it’s the way morning light catches the Seine, or how every corner seems to whisper stories from centuries past. After five trips to this incredible city, I’ve learned that Paris rewards those who dig deeper than the typical tourist trail.
PraguePrague’s been on my bucket list for years, and when I finally made it there last spring, I understood why everyone calls it the “Golden City.” The way the afternoon sun hits those Gothic spires and baroque facades… it’s something else entirely. But here’s the thing about Prague – it’s way more than just pretty architecture and cheap beer (though both are fantastic).
MunichMunich hits different than other German cities. Sure, you’ll find the expected lederhosen and beer halls, but this Bavarian capital serves up way more than stereotypes. From world-class museums to hidden local spots that most tourists never discover, Munich rewards curious travelers who dig a little deeper.
HamburgHamburg’s got this magnetic pull that keeps drawing people back.If you’re looking for things to do in Hamburg , you’re in for a mix of surprises — from maritime charm to modern flair. Germany’s second-largest city sits pretty on the Elbe River, mixing maritime charm with modern flair in ways that’ll surprise you. Whether you’re here for a weekend or planning a longer stay and wondering what do in Hamburg, this northern gem offers everything from world-class concerts to late-night adventures.
FrankfurtFrankfurt might not be the first German city that comes to mind when planning a trip, but this financial powerhouse has way more character than most people expect. I’ve spent countless hours wandering its streets, and honestly? It’s grown on me in ways I didn’t anticipate.
CologneCologne Cathedral is the obvious starting point, but it is only part of the trip. Cross the Rhine for the skyline view, order a Kölsch in an old brewhouse, visit a museum that suits you, and leave enough time to wander the Old Town.
BelgiumBelgium might be small, but trust me—it packs more punch per square mile than almost anywhere else in Europe. If you’re wondering what to do in Belgium, you’re not alone—this country often flies under the radar, yet offers one of the richest travel experiences in all of Western Europe. I’ve spent countless weekends hopping between its medieval cities, and honestly? It never gets old.
BerlinBerlin hits different than other European capitals. This city wears its complicated history on every street corner, from bullet holes still visible on buildings to world-class museums built where the Berlin Wall once divided families. But don’t expect some stuffy historical monument – Berlin pulses with energy, creativity, and a nightlife scene that puts most cities to shame.
ValenciaValencia brings together a walkable old town, daring modern architecture, a nine-kilometre park and Mediterranean beaches without making you choose between a cultural city break and time by the sea.
ValenciaTwo days in Valencia is enough to see the historic centre, follow Turia Garden to the city's futuristic architecture and finish beside the Mediterranean—provided you plan each area together.
ValenciaValencia city centre compresses more than two thousand years of history into a walkable network of market halls, Gothic monuments, sunny squares and the lived-in lanes of El Carmen.
ValenciaValencia makes family travel unusually manageable, combining interactive museums, a vast aquarium, inventive playgrounds, beaches and a flat green corridor through the city.
ValenciaValencia offers two different beach experiences: broad urban sands with promenades and restaurants, and quieter southern beaches backed by dunes and the ecosystems of L’Albufera.
ValenciaOnly ten kilometres from central Valencia, L’Albufera replaces city streets with a shallow lagoon, rice fields, pine woods, dunes, birdlife and the landscape behind Valencian paella.
ValenciaValencia in winter trades peak beach weather for quieter streets, citrus season, cultural days and mild conditions that often suit walking better than midsummer heat.
ViennaVienna can look formal from a distance. Palaces, chandeliers and concert halls tend to have that effect. Spend a day here, though, and the city feels far less stiff. People linger over coffee, swim in the Danube and eat sausage at pavement stands after the opera lets out.
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