Pet-friendly travel special. How to take your dog from the UK to Europe
Want to travel to Europe but are worried about your dog? Here are some tips based on my experience of travellin through Europe with my dog .
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Aug 16
Autumn in Europe: Rail and road foliage journeys
Celebrate autumn with a trip. Here is a short guide to Europe's best foliage destinations,
Aug 10
Italy's small gems: my guide to enchanting Brixen (Bressanone)
My guide to Brixen (Bressanone), a natural and cultural gem in the Italian German-speaking province of South Tyrol.
Jul 12
Santa Maria Navarrese: The gem of the Baunei Coast
A short guide to one of the loveliest hamlets in Sardinia and the surrounding region of Ogliastra.
Jun 29
Bel Paese's best. The most beautiful Italian seaside towns
10 Italian seaside towns everyone should see once in a lifetime.
May 27
Beaches, history, and art. What to see and do in Rimini (Italy) in 3 days
I am back from a late spring break in a city I had not visited in decades, and I am completely bowled over. Do you need a destination...
May 11
22 great European trips from Milan by train
22 ideas for long European long weekends feasible by train from Milan.
Apr 19
Great European weekend trips from Torino by train
The best weekend trips you can take from Torino by train.
Apr 5
From Dusseldorf by train. 20 European weekend trip ideas
20 European weekend getaways from Dusseldorf, feasible by train.
Mar 1
Wisteria to poppies. My guide to the beauty of Italy in spring
Planning a trip to Italy in spring? Make the most of the 'fioriture' season. From the azaleas of Rome's Spanish Steps, to cherry blossoms...
Feb 18
From Frankfurt to Europe by train. 20 weekends trip ideas
Paris is one of many cities you can visit from Frankfurt on a flight-free long weekend
Jan 20
From Geneva to Europe by train. 20 long weekends ideas
If you fly somewhere in Europe for a long week end, you normally need to get to the airport 2 hours before, spend between 1 and 3 hours...
Jan 12
Switzerland's most scenic train rides
Is there a train route in Switzerland that is not scenic? My answer would be no. This is why if you go to Switzerland you should always...
Dec 14, 2023
The ten most scenic German train rides
Planning to visit Germany? Make sure you include at least one scenic train journey. It is a wonderful way to enjoy the varied German...
Dec 8, 2023
Italy's most scenic train trips
Planning a trip to Italy? Make sure it includes at least one scenic train journey.
Here are my current favourites.
Nov 10, 2023
A winter road trip from London to Bologna with a dog
Are you looking at ideas for a Christmas getaway but are worried about your carbon footprint? Do you need to take your dog with you? Last...
Mar 29, 2023
Geneva to Milan by train: a glittering ride between the Italian and Swiss lakes
A fabulous short break between the Italian and Swiss lakes, taking in Geneva and Milan, and the shores of Lac Leman and Lake Maggiore.
Mar 17, 2023
The medieval magic of Nuremberg's Old Town
Why go to Nuremberg Nuremberg (or Nürnberg in German) is the kind of place you enjoy at any time of the year. It is one of Germany's...
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