Outside of the city, Graz boasts landscape completely unique to Austria. Despite being further from the Alps than most of Austria, the area presents chances to soak up a beautifully unique outdoors scene. Whether you are looking to hike, bike, explore the country side, or be guided through wine country, Graz and its surrounding area…
Austria is a country that attracts millions of tourists each year. For a country its size, it consistently attracts relatively high numbers of visitors who take in the Alps or make a city trip to the capital of Vienna or backdrop of the Sound of Music, Salzburg (Austrians have likely never seen this movie and…
The Costa del Sol in South-East Spain has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world for those looking to enjoy some Spanish sunshine and the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean. Indeed, 2018 was a record year for visitors to this part of the world, with an estimated 12.5 million tourists…
“One of the most exhilarating and picturesque hikes my wife and I experienced almost didn’t happen. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we read about a nearby challenging trail that winds down the side of the mountain from Eze Village to the aqua-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France. We decided to ascend the…
Santorini is one of the most visited islands in not only the Cyclades, but all of Greece. The island has the perfect combination of scenery, weather, picturesque views, and food. Visitors may be surprised to learn that there are ways to visit Santorini and avoid the high prices and high number of tourists. All you…
In my time travelling I’ve discovered that most countries have some strange and interesting traditions and laws, but none more so than Spain. Here are 10 facts that you probably didn’ t already know about this weird and wonderful land. Strange Laws While you would be well within your rights to walk along the…
“After being told countless times that I have a keen resemblance to Daniel Craig, I couldn’t wait to visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco that has been featured in two James Bond movies, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye. And since my wife and I were already spending a few days on the French…
Perched atop the Eiffel Tower while the wind is howling, smacking your face with a cold winter chill may not sound like the most pleasant of circumstances, but when it’s Christmas Eve, the magic of Paris supersedes. Visiting the City of Lights at Christmas feels so right. We arrived around lunch time with anticipation in…
The promise of crystal clear Mediterranean waters, quaint cobbled streets and the best weather Europe has to offer is enough to convince anyone to pack up and head for Malaga. What many don’t know about this hidden gem is that the English teaching industry is absolutely booming, thanks to the greater influx of tourists visiting…
Have you ever dreamed of walking the streets of Paris? Or tasted the fruits of the wine country around Bordeaux? But didn’t believe you could go there because it is over your budget? Worry no further, France can be traveled on a budget if you know how to do it. France is one of the…