City Breaks

How far would you go – literally – to see your fave band or pop star? 2024 has seen the rise of Tour-ism, a trend where music fans travel to destinations further afield to catch live shows. No more spending all your hard-earned £££ on resale tickets for those London tour dates. Plus, it’s a

Not feeling the love for V-Day this year? It’s not just you. Whether you’ve found yourself newly single just in time for Feb 14th, or you’re just not behind the whole Valentine’s Day thing, there are plenty of us looking for alternative things to do. And we can’t think of a better way to c

Let’s face it. Paris isn’t exactly known as a cheap destination. In fact, the French capital ranks as one of the most expensive cities to live in, with the kind of upscale foodie scene you’d expect from the birthplace of Michelin stars. The good news is though, eating out in Paris doesn’t ha

If you’re staying up late in Paris, you’re in for a treat. The French capital comes to life when the sun sets – this is the City of Light, after all – and as the cafés and restaurants begin to close, the bars and clubs throw open their doors.   If you’re planning a trip, it’s [&hellip

Shopping in Paris? Of course you are. The capital of France is a retail therapist’s dream, with more designer boutiques than you can shake a (French) stick at. Whether you’re arriving in the city of style ready to splurge or save, it’s worth knowing your spenny shops from your bargain basement

Exploring Paris? Arm yourself with our top Paris travel hacks before you go – and save time faffing while you’re there. From the quickest way to get from the airport to the city centre, to tips on seeing all the famous sights for less, we’ve pounded the pavements of the French capital so you d

Decisions, decisions. If you’re weighing up which Christmas market to head to for your next festive fix, we hear you. While their roots are mainly Germanic, Christmas markets have spread all over Europe since the Middle Ages and there’s a bumper crop to pick from these days. To help you whittle

When it comes to Christmas markets in Europe, you’ve got some absolute crackers to pick from. In Paris, world-famous sights like the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower get a festive glow-up that attracts millions of visitors every year. And in German cities like Cologne and Berlin, you can bare

There are loads of reasons to visit Europe’s Christmas markets. Supersized Christmas trees. Insane light shows. Market stalls stacked with stocking fillers. But let’s be honest, when it comes down to it, most of us are here for two things: food and drink. After all, mulled wine tastes sweeter wh

Bruges was made for Christmas markets. The Belgian city looks like a Christmas card in December – think horse-drawn carriages, cobbled streets and a Medieval market square filled with festive wooden huts. In fact, the main Christmas market here is one of the best in Belgium and it’s just one of