Category: Destinations
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Manchester is a city with a lot to see, from its industrial history and impressive architecture to its museums, independent shops and colourful neighbourhoods. This four-day Manchester itinerary is designed to make exploring the city easy, with each day focused on a different area so you can see plenty without constantly travelling back and forth.…
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Valencia often gets overshadowed by Spain’s bigger city break destinations like Barcelona and Madrid, but after spending several days here, I can honestly say it deserves far more attention. With its beautiful historic centre, futuristic architecture, peaceful gardens, impressive museums and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, Valencia offers a really lovely mix of culture and city life…
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Budapest had been sitting on my travel wishlist for years, and this January I finally got the chance to visit Hungary’s beautiful capital city. With three full days to explore, we managed to see a good mix of Budapest’s most famous landmarks, historic buildings, museums, beautiful viewpoints and, of course, plenty of food along the…
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Leuven is one of those Belgian cities that instantly charmed me. Smaller and quieter than nearby Brussels, it’s filled with beautiful historic buildings, independent shops, cosy cafés, and peaceful green spaces. If you’re only visiting for one day, you can still experience plenty without rushing from one attraction to the next. In this itinerary, I’ll…
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York may be one of England’s smaller cities, but don’t let its size fool you. Behind its medieval walls lies a city packed with history, charming cobbled streets, quirky independent shops, impressive landmarks, and just the right amount of spooky atmosphere. It’s the perfect destination for a long weekend, especially if it’s your first time…
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If there’s one thing Maastricht does well (besides beautiful architecture and cosy cobbled streets), it’s food. As someone who studied here for several years, I’ve spent countless afternoons wandering through the city’s streets in search of the next great bakery, brunch café, or hidden foodie gem. Whether it was grabbing a matcha between lectures, treating…
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Planning a trip to London and wondering whether City Sleeper at the Royal National Hotel is worth the extra cost over the standard Royal National rooms? During my latest trip to London, I stayed here for four nights with my mum, and after previously staying in the standard Royal National rooms, I was curious to…
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Valencia often gets overshadowed by Spain’s bigger city break destinations like Barcelona and Madrid, but after spending five days here, I can honestly say it deserves far more attention. With its sunny climate, beautiful historic centre, futuristic architecture, delicious food scene, and relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere, Valencia offers the perfect mix of culture, nature, and city…
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Finding a hotel in Budapest isn’t difficult, but finding one that feels luxurious without completely blowing your budget? That’s a little harder. During my winter city break to Budapest, my brother and I decided to treat ourselves to one night at Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher Budapest before moving to our hostel for the remainder of the…
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Budapest had been sitting on my travel wishlist for years, and this January I finally got the chance to visit Hungary’s beautiful capital city. Known as the “Pearl of the Danube,” Budapest is famous for its grand architecture, thermal baths, historic landmarks, and vibrant food scene. The city is actually made up of two parts,…