Independent travel writing on Europe
A practical Ohrid guide: Kaneo, Samuel’s Fortress, Plaošnik and St Sophia, boat trips to St Naum, Galičica National Park, where to stay and buses from Skopje and Tirana.
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A practical Ohrid guide: Kaneo, Samuel’s Fortress, Plaošnik and St Sophia, boat trips to St Naum, Galičica National Park, where to stay and buses from Skopje and Tirana.
Nine non-touristy places in southern Spain, from the palm groves of Elche and the cave houses of Guadix to Cabo de Gata, Úbeda and the mountains of Cazorla.
Budapest’s two big Christmas markets, Vörösmarty tér and Advent Bazilika, plus the best winter things to do: thermal baths, skating in City Park, Danube views and warming food.
What to see in Sarajevo in two or three days: Baščaršija, the Latin Bridge, City Hall, the Tunnel Museum and Trebević, plus food, the Mostar train and practical tips.
Where to go in Europe in February 2027, with checked dates for Venice, Nice, Cologne, Binche, Madeira and Tenerife carnivals, plus skiing, Valentine’s breaks, almond blossom, thermal baths, winter sun and the northern lights.
Two weeks across six Balkan countries by bus and train: Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Kotor, Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje and Sofia, with journey times, nights per stop and border tips.
Cities and regions across Europe.
Wild places, hikes and outdoor trips.
Planning, budgets and getting around.