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.

The wilds of the north.

A selection of images from my recent trip to North Yorkshire. Our trip coincided with 'the beast from the east', a period of freezing weather from Siberia.