EUROPE

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We went on hiatus and spent four months in Europe, starting with a road trip through the Scottish Highlands. From the Netherlands, we worked our way through Bavaria and Bohemia, passing Slovenia into Italy, Spain and Portugal.

ITALY

PORTUGAL

SLOVENIA

Guides to cities in Europe

Beautiful, chaotic Napoli: a guide to its historic centre

Set against Mount Vesuvius, Naples is our favourite Italian city. This guide includes good pizza, spectacular views and day trips from the historic centre.

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3 week Italy itinerary: summer of colour, culture and the coast

Planning a summer in Italy? This itinerary is perfect for 3 weeks spent in vibrant cities and alluring coastal towns.

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3 days in Bologna: lost in red and orange hues

We fell in love with the red and orange hues of Bologna. Click through for good food, an incredible view, and the best things to see around the city.

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Ideas for day trips and information about how to get there

Too beautiful for a murder: day trip to Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj is the most idyllic place, just ask Agatha Christie. This post outlines the perfect day trip: how to get to Lake Bohinj from Bled or Ljubljana and where to go, eat, hike and swim once there.

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The best way to spend serene days in Piran, Slovenia

Piran is a serene coastal town, only a short drive away from Ljubljana and Lake Bled. Find out how to get there, where to eat and what to see in the vibrant, Venetian town.

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EUROPE

back home

PLAN BY COUNTRY

SHORT STAYS AND ITINERARIES

Set against Mount Vesuvius, Naples is our favourite Italian city. This guide includes good pizza, spectacular views and day trips from the historic centre.

Planning a summer in Italy? This itinerary is perfect for 3 weeks spent in vibrant cities and alluring coastal towns.

We fell in love with the red and orange hues of Bologna. Click through for good food, an incredible view, and the best things to see around the city.

DAY TRIPS

Lake Bohinj is the most idyllic place, just ask Agatha Christie. This post outlines the perfect day trip: how to get to Lake Bohinj from Bled or Ljubljana and where to go, eat, hike and swim once there.

Piran is a serene coastal town, only a short drive away from Ljubljana and Lake Bled. Find out how to get there, where to eat and what to see in the vibrant, Venetian town.