Southern Europe

Ranking The Seven New Wonders of the World

Ranking The New Seven Wonders Of The World From Worst To Best

Ranking the Seven Wonders of The World after witnessing them with my own eyes is a blessing that I’ll always be grateful for and hope I never take for granted. On my 40th birthday last year, I polished off my last item on the World Wonder’s list, visiting Chichén Itzá in the Yucatán province of […]

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death wall Auschwitz

The Best World War 2 Places To Visit in Europe

Growing up in the UK, it’s almost impossible to escape the subject of World War 2.  I personally spent many nights proudly reading my Grandfather’s war letters, from when he served in parts of India during the 6-year conflict so I always had a vested interest in visiting WW2 sites in Europe once I started

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Hot Springs in Tuscany, Florence in Italy

7 Natural Hot Springs in Tuscany For Wellness Lovers

If you’re looking for the best natural hot springs in Tuscany, Italy then Mamma Mia you’re in for a treat as you arrive in Florence! When you think of this famously romantic Italian region your mind probably jumps straight to Renaissance art, picturesque vineyards, beautiful countrysides and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. You’d be

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Signpost of Andorra la vella with a large green mountainous hill behind it

The 8 Smallest Countries in Europe: Tiny Country Guide

The smallest countries in Europe are still somewhat of a mystery to some people and they certainly aren’t the first words on most people’s lips when it comes to planning a Euro trip. The big kids tend to hog a lot of the attention; Germany, France, Spain, Italy… we’ve all heard of them. These tiny,

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a map of the microstates of Europe with a flag for each country.

A Handy Guide To The 6 Microstates of Europe 

Before we get into what the 6 microstates of Europe are, we need to firmly define what they are – as it’s a little more complicated than merely “small countries.” A microstate is a sovereign state that has a small population or a very small land area – usually both. While most countries take up

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