Culture & History

December is here and with it the Christmas traditions that come around every year. Whether it’s carol singing, wreath making or seeing Santa there are certain things that bring Christmas to life each December. With traditions varying across Europe,...

With festivals of light, Christmas markets and seasonal food and drink, a visit to Normandy provides plenty of festive delight. Read on to find out more about the seasonal celebrations and events happening in Normandy this festive season. Rouen March...

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 ...

November. The temperature is dipping, the nights are getting darker and Christmas is on the horizon. It’s the perfect time to wrap up and head on a short break to the continent and nowhere does winter breaks quite like Germany. With its famous Chri...

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...