Colle di Val d’Elsa is a hilltop town in Tuscany known for its medieval upper town, the Elsa River and the Sentierelsa trail. I visited once for the river swimming and waterfalls and another time to explore the old town and its historic buildings. ‘Colle di Val d’Elsa’ translates to ‘the Hill of Elsa Valley’,…
Siena in Italy is a lovely place to dine out or have relaxing drinks in the historic old town. As we were in Siena, a city in Tuscany, for a fortnight, we tried many of the local restaurants and cafes. We found lots of options and researched them before dining out. Most of our meals…
During our visit to Udine in northern Italy, we stayed at a hotel, so we enjoyed meals at bars, cafes, and restaurants in the city. I found plenty of places for food and drink. As a bonus, most places we visited were dog-friendly, and Henry was made very welcome. During our stay in Udine, we…
Libearty Bear Sanctuary is in Zărnești, close to Brașov in Romania. It is a guided sanctuary visit where you can see rescued bears in forest enclosures and learn their stories. It also houses rescued wolves. You get to see the resident bears and learn their stories, some of which are horrific. Other stories were quite…
Using an Interrail pass is a fantastic way to explore Europe by train. This post offers inspiration for destinations and route ideas. Interrail destinations range from popular cities to lesser-known places. We’ve used Interrail many times, travelling through Europe and visiting more places by train than we would without the pass. These ideas are based…
There are many options for bars and restaurants in Poiana Brașov, including some pleasant restaurants and bars near the mountaintop. It’s a lovely ski resort to visit in both winter and the warmer months, and the table options here reflect the seasons. Most places are geared towards winter sports with cosy interiors; however, quite a…
There are many things to do in Trogir, Croatia, including visiting various historic sites in the old town. It is also good for beach activities, and there are some good hiking trails nearby. We were never bored on our two-week visit and found lots to keep us entertained. The pretty old-town area and waterfront ensured…
During my stay in Sibenik, the top thing I wanted to experience was the waterfalls at Krka National Park. I visited twice and found the waterfalls to be fantastic and well worth the hype. As mine was a March visit, the most easily accessible part was Skradinski Buk waterfall. The site accessible from the Lozovac…
On our visits to Vienna, we enjoyed eating out or having drinks at some of the many bars and restaurants in the city. Vienna has a vast choice of options to suit many budgets, including those that specialise in Viennese cuisine. During our visits, we really enjoyed visiting restaurants that serve the local Viennese cuisine…
There are lots of things to do in Šibenik, a coastal city in Croatia. It also has a UNESCO-listed old town centre with pretty buildings, including a cathedral, fortresses, churches and palaces. After spending 8 days in Šibenik, we found plenty to fill a short city break. The highlights for us were the fortresses, the…
A fun night out at an iconic amusement park.
Split has plenty of things to do, from relaxing by the sea to active sightseeing and hiking. Attractions range from museums to impressive Roman-era architecture. We spent over six weeks in the city on multiple visits and found it kept us entertained. My favourite places were the old town, the coast paths, and the hill…
There are options for things to do in Mali Lošinj, from enjoying the many beaches to seaside activities and boat trips, including dolphin spotting and a pirate ship. The harbour is a cool place to hang out and watch the world go by. While exploring the island, you can visit historical sites, including the pretty…
Knin has plenty of places to eat or have a drink, including some very pleasant restaurants and bars. We enjoyed dining out and having drinks while on our two visits to the town. One noticeable thing was that prices in Knin were much lower than near the coast, where we spent the month between our…
Trogir is a pleasant town to visit by the sea, and to complement a visit, there are some good options for bars and restaurants. During our two-week visit, we tried plenty of Trogir’s bars with Henry, our dog. We also enjoyed some great meals at local restaurants. There are various places for food and drink,…
Stari Grad is a small town on Hvar Island in Croatia and has lots of interesting things to do. I enjoyed a lovely day trip to Stari Grad by ferry from Split. It was pretty chilled on my early spring visit. I explored the coast, went for a hike in the countryside, dined out, and…
We really enjoyed our visit to Sopron in Hungary and found many interesting things to do. The old town has many sights to see, such as pretty buildings and the epic fire tower. Sopron’s central areas are very walkable. The city has a tourist information centre, which is a great resource for tickets and local…
I really enjoyed the cafe, bar, and restaurant options while visiting Sopron in Hungary for a mini break. There are many options for food and drinks out; however, there were far too many to try during our 3-day visit. Thus, I researched and visited those I knew I’d like and that had an excellent reputation….