York’s heritage is packed with stories from Edwardian, Georgian, Saxon, Viking times and all the way back to Roman Britain. From castles to cathedrals, ancient stone walls to modern museums, there are 2000 years of history to uncover here, a lot to do for one weekend.
Today we’re discovering Paris on the Traveller’s Blog, a city most of you have likely already visited. You’ve seen the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre… but have you taken a tour of the city’s abandoned railway? Torch in hand, let’s uncover a different side of Paris.
When you’re strung up to the max and your next holiday isn’t for months, there’s only one thing to do: take a weekend break. Near or far, these short trips are really what keeps us going throughout the year. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your weekends away, what to pack and where to go.
Think Halloween is solely a North American past-time? Think again! Cities all over Europe are getting their pumpkins carved and choosing their costumes in style, including some northern European favourites. Looking for a weekend break that’s out of the ordinary? Try a Halloween-themed one!
You can’t see every city in 24 hours, some may even argue that you can’t see Amsterdam in 24 hours. But as a smaller European capital, you can definitely get a good grip on what the city has to offer in this length of time. If you’re stopping through the Dutch capital, prolong your layover and take advantage of a whirlwind tour of Amsterdam.
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