Serenissima: The Floating City.

Venice. The very name stirs up a plethora of images, emotions and romantic allusions in our minds. The city has been called 'The floating city', 'The city of canals' and 'The queen of the Adriatic', all of which allude to the striking feature that make Venice unique. Its numerous, meandering canals and vast lagoon containing …

Pomeranian Perfection.

At the start of April, I spent three days in the Polish city of Gdańsk. Situated in the northern Polish region of Pomerania, the city lies on the shores of the Baltic Sea, making it an interesting place to visit both in summer and winter. Historically important, Gdańsk has changed hands many times throughout the …

The Seat of An Empire.

For centuries Vienna has dominated Europe in a multitude of ways. Once the de-facto seat of the Holy Roman Empire, the ancestral home of the Hapsburg dynasty and the capital of the Austrian, and Austro-Hungarian Empires, Vienna's influence was felt across Europe and the Mediterranean. Aside from forging empires and territories, Vienna has also birthed …

The banks of the Waal.

Over the course of last Spring and Summer, I visited the city of Nijmegen several times. Its relaxed atmosphere and uniqueness sets it apart from many other Dutch cities, making it a must see for anyone wishing to take the road less travelled. Built along the banks of the Waal river, Nijmegen is the oldest …

South of the Wadden Sea.

Over the weekend I visited the city of Groningen, in the far north of The Netherlands. An old city, with a long history tied to the Hanseatic league, Groningen is an often overlooked European destination.