Short break ideas

14 European cities you can visit from Amsterdam by night train

If you are in Amsterdam and want a weekend getaway, ditch the plane and hop on…
14 great European city breaks from Milan by train

Based in Milan? Want to explore Europe without catching a plane, to reduce your carbon footprint…
A 4-day tour of Dordogne, France’s medieval wonderland

The Loire river valley and its chateaux are one of France’s most special, and most visited,…
Best places to visit in France in autumn

Autumn is the perfect time to visit France, experiencing its diverse landscapes in a palette of…
Discover Parma: a travel guide to one of Italy’s hidden gems

Parma, a historical Italian city often overshadowed by its famous culinary products, offers a rich cultural…
12 great day trips by train from Frankfurt

Based in Frankfurt? Fancy a day trip by train? Here are some incredible destinations 2 hours…
Explore France: 10 great day trips from Paris by train

If you’re travelling to Paris for an extended stay, consider day trips to nearby destinations. France’s…
Discover Italy’s 12 most interesting medieval cathedrals

2025 is a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. Rome will be at its busiest. So…
Explore Europe: 20 train trips for a great short break from Luxembourg

Based in Luxembourg? Want a weekend getaway? By train, in under 6 hours, you can explore…
12 beautiful Italian cities without the crowds

Want to explore Italian cities beyond Rome, Florence, and Venice? In this article I feature twelve…