We are thrilled to introduce one of our new Escapes by Globus tours, the Turkish Escape! Uncover the very best of Turkey over 8 days on a round trip starting and ending in Istanbul. With such a unique history thanks to its location between Europe and Asia, you’ll find a […]
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What to buy at a European Christmas market
Twinkling lights. Wooden stalls. Christmas trees. A myriad of smells. A European Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) is a feast for the senses. Your feet will crunch along the ground, sometimes treading footprints in a fresh dusting of snow if you’re lucky. You’ll hear the voices of stall owners chatting away […]
How to spend a weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh holds a dear place in not just Scotland’s heart, but in Britain’s, too. Locals sometimes refer to it as Auld Reekie, Scottish for Old Smoky which is what people would see over the city from afar. The late Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence in Scotland was the Palace of […]
How to pick between Paris and Budapest
One of life’s hardest decisions can be deciding between two destinations when planning a holiday. Some people write a pros and cons list, some flip a coin, some ask for word-of-mouth recommendations. If you are travelling to Europe and deciding between Paris and Budapest, we hope that the below helps […]
The Camino de Santiago: an inspiring journey
If you’re looking for a chance to disconnect, get out in nature and experience a historic journey, the Camino de Santiago ticks all these boxes. While it is historically a route for Roman Catholic pilgrims to connect with their faith, you can walk it just for fun. It is an […]
A guide to the Danube or the Rhine: which river to choose?
Even though the Danube River is over twice the length of the Rhine, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the river for you! The Danube begins in the Black Forest mountains of Germany and makes its way to the Black Sea, passing through much of Central Europe like Austria, Hungary […]