Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Great Grinds & Best Brews – Coffee Around The World
Coffee is so much more than a hot, caffeinated drink. It has many styles and different ways of brewing. And is an inherent part of the culture in many countries, some of which are UNESCO listed for their coffee culture. Here is our guide to some of the best coffees around the world. Continue reading - Fortresses and Falls in Jajce Bosnia
Jajce in central Bosnia and Herzegovina is a lovely little town with a waterfall and a long history. Here’s our guide for things to see when you visit Jajce. Continue reading - Is Sarajevo Worth Visiting?
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has a long and occasionally troubled history. But is Sarajevo worth visiting? We think the answer is yes! Continue reading - 1 Day in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
A walking tour is a great way to discover places to visit in Mostar, a beautiful city which is famous for its remarkable bridge. Continue reading
Bulgaria
- Recipe: Shopska Salad
Shopska salad is a popular dish in Bulgaria – its colours of red, green and white match the Bulgarian flag. Here’s our shopska salad recipe. Continue reading
Croatia
- Visit Plitvice Lakes In Croatia
Croatia’s first national park and an area of outstanding natural beauty, here’s a guide to a visit to the Plitvice Lakes. Continue reading
Czech Republic
Denmark
- Is the Copenhagen Card Worth It?
Copenhagen is a wonderful place to visit but can be expensive. We researched whether the city’s tourism card was worth buying. So is the Copenhagen card worth it? Continue reading - Five days in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a lively and cosmopolitan city. It even has an amusement park right in the centre! Here’s our five days in Copenhagen itinerary. Continue reading - A Fabulous Faroe Islands Itinerary
A visit to the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the Atlantic, is well worth undertaking. They are stunningly beautiful. Continue reading - Babette’s Feast Review
Babette’s Feast , a film from 1986 demonstrates that a soupçon of decadence and indulgence even a little gluttony, does you good Continue reading
Finland
- Great Grinds & Best Brews – Coffee Around The WorldCoffee is so much more than a hot, caffeinated drink. It has many styles and different ways of brewing. And is an inherent part of the culture in many countries, some of which are UNESCO listed for their coffee culture. Here is our guide to some of the best coffees around the world. Continue reading
- Things To Do In Rovaniemi In Winter
Finnish Lapland is best known as the home of Santa. But there loads of activities to enjoy in the area. Here is a guide for things to do in Rovaniemi in winter. Continue reading - VTW Go Finland and Meet Leningrad Cowboys
They’ve been to America (Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)) and they’ve met Moses (Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses (1994)) so VTW Go Finland is perhaps an appropriate foodie film excursion. Those curious about the Leningrad Cowboys band and their work with legendary low-key Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki should check out the review here before purchasing their … Continue reading
Hungary
- Best Of Budapest in 2 Days
Budapest is a lively and cosmopolitan city with many things to see and do. Here’s our guide to the best of Budapest in 2 days. Continue reading
Iceland
- A Winter Iceland Itinerary
Iceland is a perfect destination for a fly-drive holiday even in the middle of winter. Here’s our week long winter Iceland itinerary. Continue reading - Icelandic Lobster in HofnIceland is a wonderful destination to visit and, while many visitors fly into Reykjavik to tour the Golden Circle and bathe in the Blue Lagoon, the country has many other beautiful places to see further afield. We toured southern Iceland for a week in winter, after picking up a hire car at Keflavik airport. It … Continue reading
Netherlands
- Great Grinds & Best Brews – Coffee Around The WorldCoffee is so much more than a hot, caffeinated drink. It has many styles and different ways of brewing. And is an inherent part of the culture in many countries, some of which are UNESCO listed for their coffee culture. Here is our guide to some of the best coffees around the world. Continue reading
- Happy SinterKlaas – A Celebration of the Netherlands
The Feast of Sinterklaas is celebrated in the Netherlands, on the 5th and 6th December. Children receive chocolate letters as gifts. Continue reading - The House of Bols Amsterdam
You thought gin was British? Think again! Genever was the juniper flavoured liquor from which gin eventually evolved and is specific to the Netherlands. You can visit the House of Bols in Amsterdam which is a combination of a museum and drinking emporium. Continue reading
Norway
- What To Do in Tromsø in Winter – Arctic Activities
The lovely Norwegian city of Tromsø has plenty of attractions and exciting activities to experience Arctic culture in the wintertime. Here’s our guide for what to do in Tromso in winter. Continue reading - A Svalbard Holiday – Land of the Midday Moon
At 78 degrees north, Svalbard is land of the midnight sun in summer but also the midday moon six months later. Here’s how to enjoy a winter Svalbard holiday. Continue reading
Portugal
- Amazing Azores – A Sao Miguel Itinerary
The Azores, a tiny archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, have so much to offer the visitor from marine life viewing to eating cheese. Here is our Sao Miguel itinerary. Continue reading - The Food of The Azores
The Azores are a tiny archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, best known for the marine life. Here’s a guide to the food of the Azores. Continue reading
Spain
- A Fabulous Two Days in Seville
Seville is Andalusia’s largest city. It has a fantastic culture, interesting history and delicious food. Here’s our fabulous two days in Seville itinerary. Continue reading - A Day in Ronda
Ronda is a delightful town in Andalusia. There’s plenty to see including its dramatic bridge. Here’s our guide for spending a day in Ronda. Continue reading - Recipe For Salmorejo – Delicious Cold Soup
Salmorejo is a cold tomato soup, originating from Andalusia. We first tried it in Seville and loved it. Here’s our recipe for salmorejo. Continue reading
UK
- Coastlines, Castles & Crab – Things to Do on Guernsey
The delightful Channel Island of Guernsey is part of the British Isles but feels a world away. Here is our guide for things to do on Guernsey Continue reading - Great British Regional Breakfasts – A Guide
Did you know that each region of the UK has variations on a typical breakfast? Here’s our guide to great British regional breakfasts – naughty but nice! Continue reading - Cheers! A Guide To British Pub Culture
Pubs are a British institution – places where you can enjoy a tipple, like joining friends in a cosy living room but with more beer. Here’s our guide to British pub culture. Continue reading - RECIPE: How To Make Elderflower Champagne
Springtime is the perfect time to go foraging for elderflowers. Here’s a recipe for how to make elderflower champagne. It’s floral, fizzy and fabulous. Continue reading - Avebury Stone Circle vs Stonehenge
Wiltshire in England has spectacular Neolithic sites. Stonehenge is famous but nearby Avebury is remarkable. Which to visit? Avebury Stone Circle vs Stonehenge? Continue reading
Ukraine
- RECIPE: Tsvikli Beetroot Horseradish Relish
Beetroot is a popular ingredient in Ukrainian cuisine. This beetroot horseradish relish, tsvikli, is guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds. Continue reading - Cheesy Snacks on a Kyiv Walking Tour, Ukraine
Kyiv is a great city for a walking tour. Its size is such that it is possible to see many of the sites on foot but it also has a great public transportation system. The metro, like many underground subways constructed during the Soviet era, has beautifully ornate stations. Arsenelna is the deepest underground station … Continue reading - Chernobyl
We visited Chernobyl a couple of years ago, before the utterly splendid award winning drama was broadcast. At the time it wasn’t an obvious choice as a place to visit but we learned that the exclusion zone had been considered safe enough for tourists and we thought that it would be fascinating. Many people asked … Continue reading
