Porto, Portugal. From the moment we arrived here we knew we were in for a fascinating weekend, this vibrant city full of history has a lot to offer on a weekend trip. To kick things off we visited the Livraria Lello Bookshop, considered the 3rd most beautiful bookshop in the world and claimed that JK Rowling was here when she wrote the first Harry Potter book….
A Weekend in Valencia
Valencia, Spain. We kicked off the new year with a surprisingly warm start, arriving here greeted with 20 degrees and nothing but sunny skies. Located on the east coast of the country with a modest flight time of 2 hours from London, it’s often overlooked but is in fact the third largest and the oldest city in Spain. Especially at this time of year the number…
Sunset in Seville
Seville, Spain. The capital of the Andalusia region and now has to be one of my favourite European cities I’ve visited so far. We did a weekend break here in November and were still wearing T-shirts all day. We started our first day with an early morning wake up call to catch sunrise at “Plaza de Espana” which turned out to be well worth it. Thankfully…
London to San Sebastian Cycle
San Sebastian, Spain, the final destination of our 583 mile cycle from London in 6 and a half days. It sounded like a great idea, in the planning stage we compared it with our previous cycle to Venice and were determined to make it an easier and more enjoyable ride. How could it not be, this time we would have a shower and comfy bed every…
Bulgaria in Autumn
Sofia, Bulgaria. A less popular European capital among tourists, but after spending an excellent long weekend here, there is no good reason why. Cheap travel, food and admissions, 24 degrees in late October and beautiful scenery, what is not to like! We started out with a full day in the city, the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral sits right in the centre and is a sight to behold,…
Devil’s Mountain
Berlin, Germany. The annual BMW Berlin Marathon was the purpose of our trip over to the German capital but with an extra day either side of the race, there was enough time to see some very interesting places around the city. My favourite place we visited was ‘Teufelsberg’ translated as Devil’s Mountain in English, it’s a man made hill with an abandoned US listening station on…
Wham, Bam, Thank you Dam!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This was actually my third visit here but one was just passing through and the other was a group trip with friends when we were much younger so I didn’t really appreciate it’s beauty until now. Called the ‘Venice of the north’ because of the number of it’s canals it’s a great city to spend a weekend. This is one of few places…
Madrid to Toledo
Madrid & Toledo, Spain. After spending an enjoyable day exploring the capital, we decided on our second day to visit the ancient city of Toledo. Only an hour away by train, it turned out to be a great addition to the weekend. Toledo is most known for it’s walled old city containing a historic mix of cultures, styles and architecture, The Gothic cathedral is particularly impressive….
La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona, Spain. The only city in the world ever to be awarded a Royal Gold Medal for architecture by The Royal Institute of British Architects. From the famously unfinished Basílica de la Sagrada Família, to the abundance of parks, museums and pretty much every street in the city, Barcelona is a beautiful place. Filled with art, culture and history, it’s easy to see why it’s one…
Canadian Rockies
Calgary, Canada. See all of my photos and video from our trip below
Pearl of the Atlantic
Madeira, Portugal. A tiny cluster of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, with dramatic cliffs, stunning landscapes and a sub-tropical climate, Madeira is a brilliant place to come and explore. We had a few days on the main island and being only 35 miles long and 13 miles wide, we managed a large loop with our rental car, sticking mostly to the rugged coastline. With spectacular…
Millionaire’s Playground
Monaco. This tiny micro state is the the richest country in the world with 1/3 of it’s residents being millionaires. With a sports car on every corner and the parade of super yachts at the harbor, it’s hard not to notice the supreme wealth here, and certainly no one is trying to hide it. Located in the French riviera looking out over the Mediterranean sea, this…