We often think of Europe and summer as two co-existing elements – with hot summer days stretching well into the night, lapping up Vitamin D with ocean swims, and never-ending gelato to cool down. But hang on…what’s not to love about winter time in Europe? Often overlooked, winter time has its own unique set of perks. Popular cities and attractions will […]
Jewish culture is an important part of many European countries’ histories, woven in with stories and landmarks that began over 2,000 years ago. Before World War II, the European Jewish population stood at around 9 million. Approximately 6 million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust with much of the remaining population emigrating […]
One of our favourite things about France is the plethora of grand châteaux dotted around the country. The word château can be defined as a manor house, a castle, country or wine estate, or even a stately residence imitating a castle. As broad as the word is, there are over 40,000 châteaux so we have compiled a guide […]
J’adore France and all that the country has to offer. The juxtaposition between tiny villages with their laidback vibe and the big cities with iconic landmarks; the first bite of each meal that makes you exclaim “oh my gosh!”; and the spectacular scenery as you travel between places. Here are some of our favourite places to […]
While we may be in the middle of winter here in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re looking to our friends in Europe who are lapping up endless sunshine, sunblock and summer to keep our travel dreams alive. With a Mediterranean focus, these five places are ideal for a summer holiday. Explore the streets or relax […]
Europe is full of thousands of incredible churches and cathedrals, each with its own unique story behind it. No two are the same, with Europe having seen the development of different religions and therefore, the development of different kinds of architecture. What does remain a constant is just how breath taking they are. […]