Recently, I spent several months living as a foreigner in France. More specifically, in Lyon. As a Brit, I didn’t initially have that great an impression of France. Living there, I found this to be totally wrong. As a student of French, studying at a university while I was out there, I quickly found that, if you make an effort to speak French, the locals will instantly respond better to you, even if you only speak a few words.
If you’re getting ready to head to Barcelona, there are various specifics to iron out even if you’ve been to the popular destination in Spain before. One of the things to consider is undoubtedly where you’ll stay. Since many people don’t have the option of making their friends’ guest rooms their temporary homes while away from home, they often stay in hotels. Although a hotel is probably the most commonly available accommodation option, it’s not the only choice.
If you’re visiting Florence for the first time, you’ll most likely already have a few ideas in mind for what to do, such as visit the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, or maybe the famous Santa Croce. But how can you possibly squeeze all of this and more into a day trip? Easy, follow along, and we’ll show you how to fit it all in.
As one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, a visit to the Colosseum is an unmissable experience while in Rome... but figuring out how to buy tickets for the Colosseum can be a surprisingly daunting task.
Sunny Mallorca has been the scene of many a glamorous holiday. Thanks to its untouched coastline, glorious blue sea, rugged limestone cliffs, and the citrus tree adorned hills, it is a peaceful idyll that feels a million miles from life back at home.
St. Pauls Cathedral
A long weekend in London is the perfect introduction to a city you are sure to have a life-long love affair with.
Barcelona
With this practical planning guide to Barcelona, find out how much you'll need to spend on activities and tickets in this amazing Spanish city.
Barcelona is not cheap, but it's actually not too expensive either. With this ultimate travel planning guide, find out how much you need to spend on activities, food, nightlife, day trips, and more.
Madrid
Spain's capital city is dynamic and exciting. It's also a little expensive for visitors, so find out what you need to know before you go in our ultimate guide to traveling in Madrid.
Santorini
Santorini is a world-famous Greek island in the center of the Aegean Sea, famous for its rugged landscapes, white-washed houses and accompanying sunset views. It's increasingly popular with the luxury travel market but still caters to all budgets and interests. This Ultimate Travel Guide will help you find out where to go, how to get there, where to eat, and what to see.