Trains, planes or automobiles—what’s the best way to travel through Europe?
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…
Europe
We’re back, baby! Frankfurt, Vienna and Budapest, England, Italy and Paris, and Dubai too
After more than two and a half years of no international travel—we arrived home from overseas only days before Australia closed its borders in…
10 things to see, do and eat in Bruges, Belgium
From ancient monastic beer to gigantic muscular beef cattle, the Flemish city of Bruges has a fascinating history, a singular culture and some of…
Postcards from Bruges – and our reasons for and against visiting the Venice of the North
Bruges has travel goals in abundance: elegant architecture, stone bridges spanning Venice-like canals, history going back to the Romans and UNESCO-listed beer – but…
The taste of travel – 10 Swedish dishes that aren’t meatballs
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…
Where to eat in Bruges – a local guide
Like many cities, some of the very best places to eat in Bruges are secrets only known to those who live here. Thanks to…
12 Belgian beer bars in Bruges
In spite of its size and relative obscurity on the tourism world stage, Bruges in Belgium is packed with bars, pubs and breweries. It’s…
Sweet or savoury: how to eat real Belgian waffles
If you thought waffles should only be sweet or – at a push – have bacon and a bucket of maple syrup on, then…
10 towns not to miss in Puglia, Italy
Rich, diverse and utterly beautiful, the towns and villages in Puglia, Italy makes you want to stay in the region forever. To help you…
How to travel around Puglia, Italy – trains, planes and automobiles
Although Puglia in south-eastern Italy has been much over-looked by tourism over the years, it’s surprisingly easy for visitors to explore. Here’s our guide…