8 reasons to visit Malaga in December (2023 guide)

Christmas lights on the Calle de Larios in Malaga, with buildings on either side and angels in the middle.

Are you considering visiting Malaga in December? Here are my top reasons to do it! My plane had taken off from the dark, freezing East Midlands Airport, the sun gradually rising as we journeyed due south.  Two and a half hours later, we landed at Malaga Airport, the heat immediately apparent as I stepped off […]

15 best things to do in Mallorca in Winter (2023 guide)

Are you planning a trip to Mallorca in winter? Read on, as I go into exactly what makes this island tick in the winter months! With achingly beautiful beaches, mouthwatering gastronomy and a charming culture, there are so many reasons to visit the glorious Balearic Island of Mallorca. It’s a popular summer destination – but […]

Basel in winter: full guide with top things to do (for 2023)

Christmas signs above huts in Basel in December, with a church in the background.

Are you looking for a full guide to Basel in winter? You’re in the right place! Sitting in the corner of Switzerland, its parameters touching both Germany and France, Basel’s often overlooked when it comes to European cities.  But in the winter months, it offers a jolly Christmas market (one of the best in the […]

10 best reasons to visit Mallorca in November (2023 guide)

Choppy seas on Palma bay, Palma bay, Mallorca, Balearic islands, Spain in February.

When I boarded a plane to Mallorca in November, I wasn’t sure what to expect.  I’d visited the sun-soaked Balearic Island a couple of times before – once for a party holiday in Magaluf, and once when I was much younger, on a summer holiday with my parents.  I knew that it had beautiful sandy […]

14 things to do in Gdansk in winter (2023 guide)

Boat on the river in Gdansk.

Gdansk in winter: it’s a wonderland, with rooftops sparkling and that satisfying underfoot crunch of fresh snow. Although temperatures often dip well below freezing, Gdansk comes to life in the cooler season – so swap your duvet for a good coat and check out the best Gdansk winter activities!  The city bursts with age-old traditions […]

London in January: 8 top reasons to visit (2023 guide)

Dusk light over the River Thames in London in January

As the festive season dies away, London remains an ever-present city with an abundance of famous attractions.  London’s museums, historical attractions and galleries stay open all year round, and they’re much quieter after the Christmas period.  Cheap prices are in abundance in January, and winter walks with a hot chocolate are the ideal winter warmer.  […]

London in December: 12 top reasons to visit (2023 guide)

People skating on a crowded ice skating rink in Somerset House in the evening.

Visiting London in December? Here’s my full guide! As soon as 1st December rolls around, light displays illuminate and the holiday season enters in full swing.  Sure, the city does have somewhat of a winter chill, but you’ll be warmed by the festive events throughout the city.  As London’s an all-season city, all of our […]

London in November: 9 top reasons to visit (2023 guide)

Tower Bridge spanning over the River Thames.

London in November: rainy and cold weather may make an appearance, but there are tonnes of reasons why capital’s worth visiting during this month.  Whether you want to celebrate a quintessentially British festival, Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th, enjoy quiet tourist attractions and cosy British pubs and perhaps even stay in town for the […]