City Breaks

“Florals? In spring? Groundbreaking.” That was sooo 2024… This year’s Met Gala is coming up on the 5th of May and you probably won’t be seeing many petals because, category is 🥁 ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. It’s the first Costume Institute exhibition since 2003 to focus exc

We took our toddler, Ari, on his first city break to Brussels. The capital of Belgium is all about cool combos, like French and Dutch culture, and medieval architecture and modern art – plus, delicious food. If you think cities don’t work for family hols, think again… Here’s what we got up t

If Seville isn’t on your travel wish list, it should be. The hottest city in Spain offers affordability, great food, walkable streets and impressive rooftop views. Here’s how I spent my time…  Day 1 – arrival and first impressions  I arrived in Seville just before 11am. With no strict plan

Copenhagen is THE city break to be on right now, according to my Insta feed anyway… After a spontaneous festive long weekend in the Danish capital, though, I can confirm it’s true.   I’m always one for a bit of winter sun to escape the UK’s rubbish weather, but this year I fancied somethin

If you’re after something hot and a bit of a treat yourself trip, check out Abu Dhabi. Dubai might shout the loudest, but this Emirati capital can’t be beat on cultural sites and unique design. Think theme parks, art galleries and an unbelievable mosque. It’s one of the world’s most luxuri

Santiago de Compostela is a small city in Galicia in the north of Spain and I spent three days there ona city break. Turns out, it’s just too good to gatekeep… You might recognise the name of the place because it’s the final destination and chequered flag of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgr

Sorrento is definitely no secret. It’s one of Italy’s most iconic towns, famous for its colourful clifftop buildings, sweet-smelling lemon groves and Neapolitan Riviera scenery. Down on the waterfront, Marina Piccola is buzzing and busy all summer long with ferries taking tourists to Capri and o

Iceland’s capital might be small, but its personality packs a HUGE punch. Reykjavik has a strong nightlife scene, and the city’s streets are packed with buzzy pubs, bars and clubs. What makes it extra special? The Icelanders themselves. The locals are so lively, they’ve got their own ritual ca

Marrakech is top of most people’s lists for Morocco. The city overloads the senses with sweet-smelling food, the sounds of market traders and street music, and sightings of some of the most impressive architecture in this part of the world. On top of all that, there are plenty of top daytrip desti

We know Portugal has great beaches, and now it’s on the up for popular city breaks, too. But to Lisbon or to Porto? That is the question…  It’s pasteis de nata versus Port wine. The Tagus River versus the Douro River. North versus south. There’s only a direct three-hour train between th