Posts tagged with - Culture

Activity & Adventure, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, City Break, Culture & History

Amsterdam Light Festival

If you’re thinking of taking a winter getaway to Amsterdam, you’re in for a treat. Hop on one of our ferries to Holland and visit the annual Amsterdam Light Festival which is in full swing and is set to illuminate the city until 19 January. This ...

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Couples, Culture & History, Family & Fun, France, Trip Type

Lyon Festival of Lights

This winter, why not leave the busy shops behind, hop on a ferry to France and head to Lyon to see the city illuminated in its annual Fête des Lumières? During the first weekend of December, the streets of Lyon come to life with sparkling displays ...

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Activity & Adventure, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Culture & History, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Munich, Scandinavia, The Hague, Time Well Spent

Best Cities For Solo Travel In Europe

Europe is a great continent for solo travellers. Most destinations are easy to get to, there’s a good choice of accommodation for different budgets and most cultures are incredibly welcoming to tourists. Here’s our edit of the best cities in Euro...

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Culture & History, Dunkirk, France, France, Military history, Northern France

The D-Day Landings 75th Anniversary

Today, the 6th June, marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the largest land, air and naval operation in history, which saw over 150,000 soldiers land on the beaches of Normandy and was one of the main turning points of the second world wa...

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Culture & History, France

Four of the best bookstores in Paris

Four of the best bookstores in Paris The elegant streets and iconic landmarks of Paris are practically synonymous with romance when it comes to European getaways, while also being home to some of the oldest and enduring bookstores in Europe.   G...

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