Europe is our second home. We travel here any chance we can get. You’ll find travel guides, destination recommendations, hotel reviews and much more.
Through a lucky shift in tectonics millions of years ago, the geothermal waters that fuel the public baths of Budapest make the Hungarian capital a haven for the onsen-aficionado. Here’s what it’s like at the famous Széchenyi Baths. Sitting on a geological fault line separating the Buda Hills and the Great European Plain, Budapest has … Read more
Vienna, Austria’s capital, is known for its rich history, art, music and architecture. Our Essential Guide to Vienna shows you all the things we really enjoyed about this impressive city—and some tips on avoiding some of the mistakes we made here too! When I think of Vienna, my imagination goes to the tall powdered wigs … Read more
Frankfurt may be home to the humble frankfurter, but there are plenty more food options beyond the city’s sausage. Here are some of our favourite things to eat in Frankfurt am Main and where to find them. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of … Read more
Cutting through the city of Budapest, the Danube River has all the best views of Hungary’s capital, and a river cruise shows you everything. From the outside, with the water washing up the elegant bow of the ship, it looks like a wonderfully refined way to see the city. But what’s it really like on … Read more
Just a block or two back from the grand tree-lined avenue of the Champs-Elysées and a short stroll to the banks of the Seine, the Hotel de Sers is the perfect way to experience Paris in boutique luxury. What does ‘boutique luxury’ mean in hotel terms? To me, I guess it has to fulfil these … Read more
Ever wondered exactly how a Golden Keys hotel concierge can help you travel? We speak to Cédric Gazou, Head Concierge at the magnificent Hotel de Sers in the chic 8th Arrondissement of Paris to find out. What do you think your hotel’s concierge team can help with? Issues with your room, getting a car to … Read more
One of the first things we look at when we’re travel-planning is work out how we get to a place. Here’s what we’ve found to when we’re travelling through Europe and the best way to get around. There’s nowhere else in the world quite like Europe for travel opportunities. It’s compact, it’s diverse, it’s safe—I … Read more
Somewhere between an Indiana Jones movie and the lair of a James Bond nemesis, the Italian city of Orvieto in Umbria has secrets buried beneath its feet. Here’s more about this Etruscan hideaway, perched on the cap of an extinct volcano. Marking the halfway point between the venerable city of Florence and the ancient Italian … Read more
Italy’s north is a gemstone necklace of azure lakes, a string of incredible beauty that attracts romance amid silhouette mountains. Lake Iseo and its island mountain – Monte Isola – may not be as famous as its neighbours, but its beauty is undeniable. Click here to skip down to our Postcards from Iseo. I’m sure … Read more
When you think of Swedish food, thoughts automatically go to meatballs and that’s pretty much it. But this beautiful country at the top of the world has so much more than that. Here are 10 things to eat in Sweden. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more