Western Europe

You’ve no doubt heard of Belgium’s main tourist destinations, such as Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. But what about the small city of Tongeren, way out in far-east Limburg, which vies with Tournai for the title …

Choosing where to go in Spain is tricky with so many great options out there. One that ticks a lot of boxes is the seaside city of Tarragona, offering history, coastal views, and quaint streets …

Andalusia is one of the most breathtaking regions of Spain, with many great destinations vying for your attention. It may be small, but I think the city of Ronda is a standout and that it’s …

Wallonia, the French-speaking region in Belgium, tends to receive much less attention from tourists than the cities of Flanders. I know I was guilty of that one-sided attention during my trips to Belgium, which was …

When travellers look for destinations in Bavaria to visit, Nuremberg quickly pops up. The city may be best known for its world-class Christmas markets and ties to the darkest chapters of German history, but visiting …

There’s no shortage of interesting and enlightening destinations in Portugal, especially in the country’s central region. Among the popular destinations in Coimbra and Aveiro are also lesser-known places to visit, such as the intriguing small …

Bavaria has many tourist destinations, but there’s an interesting reason many visit Regensburg. While it may not be as famous as Munich or trend quite like Rothenburg ob der Tauber, people often come because it’s …

After noticing the town of Beziers on a previous trip through the South of France, en route to the incredible Carcassonne, I made sure to see it next time I was there. And I couldn’t …

With so many destinations awaiting tourists in France, many simply get overlooked. The South of France is jam-packed with marvellous cities and landscapes that require multiple trips to work through. It must be for this …