europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
One of London's Best Kept Secrets
My first visit to Shepherd Market took place in the mid 1970’s purely by accident. Our family had gone to London from the countryside to enjoy a celebratory breakfast at one of the smart hotels along Park Lane. Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, toast, coffee, fresh linen and family all combined to make a meal to remember.
By Alan Russell6 years ago in Wander
18 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know about Streatham
Streatham is a busy residential suburb of London in England. Streatham is mostly located in the London Borough of Lambeth, but some areas to the west stretch out into the neighbouring London Borough of Wandsworth, and parts to the south stretch out into the London Borough of Croydon. Five miles south of Charing Cross, Streatham has grown as one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse neighbourhoods in the capital. Along with Brixton, Balham, Wandsworth and ClaphamStreatham is part of the south London hub.
By Anton Black6 years ago in Wander
3 Reasons the Coronavirus Changed My Trip to London
With the current pandemic spreading around the world, many of the main cities of the world have slowly come to a halt for tourists. Around the world attractions have closed, public transport has been dwindled to the bare minimum and events have been cancelled.
By Joe Harris6 years ago in Wander
Traveling to Norway in May? Make Sure You Check out the Famous Russefeiring
Norway, a place of everlasting winters, where polar bears roam the streets, and you can ski to the shops, and everyone you meet is a descendant of the most debaucherous Vikings. While the first three are most definitely false, a foreigner could be forgiven for believing the last one; especially if they arrived in Norway between late April and early May when the famous russefeiring is taking place. Here are seven things you need to know about the russ.
By Jenny Williams6 years ago in Wander
A Roman Holiday
A Roman Holiday: 5 Attractions for Time Restricted Tourists in Rome Rome is often described as one of the most excellent open-air museums. Steeped in history and rich in atmosphere, walking through the eternal city is an experience unlike any other. Old buildings stand tall and proud, almost begging the visitor to explore their surroundings, but if you are short on time, fitting it all in can be challenging. Here is a Rome bucket list, so you don't miss anything in your once in a lifetime trip.
By Ashley Brankin6 years ago in Wander
The Journey of Discovering Myself as Your Typical Eastern European Mother
A good friend of mine once said “stereotypes are real and I love them”. At first I couldn’t help but laugh, because she said it with such passion and conviction, but the more I thought about it, the more I found the strangely profound truth behind this statement. As much as we try to dismiss prejudices as xenophobic poppycock, I can’t deny that some stereotypes have occasionally jumped out and smacked me in the face when I least expected.
By Bobe Hadjieva6 years ago in Wander
Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is surely the greatest example of Romanesque architecture, certainly in England and probably the world. Begun in 1093 and completed in its essentials only 40 years later (later additions included the towers and cloisters) it is a remarkable survival of the years when Norman kings ruled England some 900 years ago.
By John Welford6 years ago in Wander
Behind Bedworth
Some residents and visitors will tell you the best thing about Bedworth is the ease of getting out. You might be forgiven for believing that. Admittedly, Bedworth isn’t known for its tourism or night life or, well, much at all. We do have good transport links with easy access to motorways. Regular buses and hourly trains run to our nearest town and city, with some buses going further afield. From the neighbouring town and city, commuters can travel on to Birmingham, England’s second city.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw6 years ago in Wander
Lush Czech River Hikes
This is one of my favorite little snapshots that I took from 2019, which was also one of my favorite places that I visited along my three-month travels throughout Europe with my boyfriend. I never thought that I would end up visiting Europe for another 20 years, yet alone visit 11 countries while I was there, including the Czech Republic!
By Sydney Lund 6 years ago in Wander
The Gardens and Grounds of Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin
Visitors to Berlin’s Charlottenburg Palace can not only enjoy the delights of its many rooms, now restored to their Baroque splendour after damage caused by a wartime air raid, but can also explore 55 hectares (136 acres) of gardens, lakes and other grounds at the rear of the Palace. These areas are free to visit and are an open space that is greatly valued by local residents.
By John Welford6 years ago in Wander
