Why Helsinki takes the crown as Scandinavia’s food capital
I’ve been planning a trip to Finland with my family and I thought it might be a good idea to bump this article up to the front page. In case you missed it the first time – or just want…
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Top spots for the best aerial views of London
London is home to some of the finest iconic landmarks as well as some of the greatest modern architectural wonders in the world. Along with its museums, art galleries, shopping, dining and entertainment venues, it is among the most visited…
6 of the best…places to take the kids in Copenhagen
The Danish capital has something for everyone – especially the smaller ones. Starting with the obvious, there’s Tivoli Gardens, a delightful mix of old-fashioned fairground and modern high-adrenaline rides located slap bang over the road from the main train station…
Hotel Review: Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa, Poland
If you came here from my article describing the fun I had in Sopot, you will already be aware that I loved this hotel. If you didn’t, you are now up to speed with the rest of the readers. I…
6 of the best…breakfast joints in London
London is bursting at the seams with places to see and things to do, but you still have to eat, right? If you’ve never had a proper English breakfast, then you don’t know what you’re missing – apart from several…
Next trip details: Germany – what’s the wurst that can happen?
Next trip details: Germany – what’s the wurst that can happen? Photo credit: Hanse Sail 2013 via photopin (license) Ouch. I know, I’m sorry about the title but sometimes the cheesiest of puns are also the most irresistible. The Wurst…
Destination Riga: A winter cruise, great views and excellent craft booze
Okay – first of all, I sincerely apologise for the crappy title, but I just couldn’t resist it. With that out of the way, let me get on with the story. Last month I took part in the inaugural Nordic…
Spot the difference: Photos show how Berlin has changed since 1990
What a difference 22 years makes… I had the pleasure of living and working in Berlin from 1990-92 and have been back many times since. I was rummaging around in my box of old (printed) photos from those days and…
6 of the best…fika joints in Stockholm
You can’t visit Stockholm without enjoying a fika – a supposedly untranslatable word that is ‘back slang’ for the old Swedish word for coffee, kaffi. Back slang is when the syllables of a word are reversed, in case you were…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Marseille
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Jeanette Kramer who very kindly travelled to Marseille to represent Grown-up Travel Guide Continuing our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we present the latest in our series of articles…
For the best value ski resort in Europe, head to Spain
I’m not really a gambling man but I’m willing to bet that for most people considering a skiing holiday in Europe the classic destinations of Switzerland, Austria and France are the first to come to mind. Other possibilities would probably…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Belfast
This article was written by Grown-up Travel Guide contributor Jeremy Head Continuing our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we present the latest in our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations.…