Blog Profile / Europe A La Carte
| URL : | http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Travel / European Travel | |
| Posts on Regator: | 2162 | |
| Posts / Week: | 8.4 | |
| Archived Since: | June 9, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
I’m off to Flanders
I’m visiting the Flanders region in northern Belgium next week. I’ve only been to Brussels, the Belgian capital, so it will be fun to explore more of the country. My first night will be in Bruges (pictured below). Source: youkey.tv via Stasja on Pinterest Next it’s off to Antwerp for three nights to attend [...]Show More Summary
Review of Best Western Dower House Knaresborough
We stayed at the three star Best Western Dower House in Knaresborough in North Yorkshire for two nights in July 2012, on a complimentary basis, on my second assignment as a member of the Best Western Year of Get Up & Go blogging panel. The original Victorian building has been extended. The garden is very [...]Show More Summary
10 Things to See in Porto, Portugal
Beautiful Porto, one of Europe’s oldest cities, is the second largest city in Portugal. Below are our travel tips for what to do in Porto. Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) Porto Cathedral is an impressive example of Romanesque architecture and although it went through a lot of changes throughout its history, it managed to remain [...]Show More Summary
10 Fun Things to Do in Denmark
Here are our travel tips on what to see in Denmark outside the capital of Copenhagen. Go Shakespearian at Kronborg Castle, Helsingor Located in Helsingor, Denmark’s most famous and possibly the most eventful castle is the Kronborg Castle. It has seen complete architectural renovations, fire and invasions. It has been synonymous with Shakespeare Hamlet as [...]Show More Summary
10 Tips for Shopping for Local Souvenirs in Europe
When I travel, I love to bring home something typical from a country that I can also enjoy and use at home – a way to remind me of my travels. And of course, I sometimes even bring gifts home for family and friends (although mostly only if I see something particular that makes me [...]Show More Summary
10 Istanbul Museums to Experience
All the museums listed below are on the European side of Istanbul and they are mostly very close to one another, so you can see all of them in just a couple of days. Magic Ice – Istanbul’s Ice Museum Istanbul Ice Museum may sounds a bit surprising. But unfortunately Istanbul is no longer the [...]Show More Summary
Photo Tour of Invermoriston & Fort Augustus near Loch Ness
On our budget break in Scotland in early May 2012, we took the long roads, both to and from Inverness. On our return trip we drove along Loch Ness and then turned east at Spean Bridge to join the A9 at Dalwhinnie. We had a quick stop at the Castle Urquhart car park, but due [...]Show More Summary
10 Things to Do in Cadiz
In the south-west of Spain, part of Andalusia, the city of Cadiz is full of history and some claim it’s even the oldest city in the whole of south-west Europe. Whether you agree or not it is still a city with numerous reasons to visit – and here are our travel tips on what to [...]Show More Summary
His versus Her Travel Planning
With peak Summer holiday season around the corner, the comparison team at Moneysupermarket travel insurance has done some research into the differences in UK male and female attitudes to travel planning, illustrated in the video infographic below. I can relate to the finding that on average, women spend four days more on researching their holiday [...]Show More Summary
Review of SACO Apartments Glasgow
I stayed at one of the SACO Glasgow apartments in Cochrane Street for one night in June 2012, on a complimentary basis. The apartments are located just off George Square, so very convenient for Queen Street rail station and a wide selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. There isn’t a reception desk at the [...]Show More Summary
10 Places to Visit in Finland
Finland is a fascinating part of Europe with a large variety of activities depending on whether it’s summer or winter – because there are certainly seasonal extremes here! It’s a country full of lakes and islands and incredible nature, as well as modern technology (hello, Nokia!) and indigenous culture, too. Here are ten travel tips [...]Show More Summary
Review of Travelodge Glasgow Central
We stayed at Travelodge Glasgow Central for two nights in June 2012. The room cost £10 a night booked in the Travelodge Christmas Sale 2011. The hotel is located in Hill Street, parallel to Sauchiehall Street, around 15 minutes walk from Queen Street Station. We checked in on a Sunday, so I hoped I’d be [...]Show More Summary
Visiting The Courts Garden, Wiltshire, England
During my first trip as a blogger panelist for Best Western’s Year of Get Up & Go to Bath, we visited The Courts Garden in Wiltshire. It took around half an hour to drive to the garden from the Centurion Hotel. We’re National Trust members so didn’t have to pay the entry fee. It’s one [...]Show More Summary
10 Things to Do in Budapest
Budapest, in Hungary, is one of my favourite eastern European cities and it’s a great mix of culture and history, as well as being full of friendly people. This compilation offers travel tips for what to do in Budapest. Visit a Hungarian Bath Thermal baths are easy to find across Hungary, and especially in Budapest. [...]Show More Summary
Review of Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant in Edinburgh
I had lunch with Lola Akinmade Akerstrom and her family at the Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant in Edinburgh in June 2012 using a Groupon voucher. I had previously received credit from Groupon, to choose and try some of their deals. This restaurant deal, priced at £29, included a starter and a main course for four [...]Show More Summary
10 European Superlatives: Some of the “est” Places in Europe
I’m a real sucker for any biggest, longest, widest, smallest or narrowest tourist attractions – I think a lot of us are! This post puts together ten European superlatives, including a few already in our archives and some others that I had lots of fun discovering. Of course, some of the superlatives are a bit [...]Show More Summary
Review of Vodafone Euro Traveller
If you’re on a pay monthly contact with Vodafone, you now have the option of using their Vodafone Euro Traveller when travelling in most of Europe. For an additional £3 a day, you can use your mobile phone contract in most of Europe, as you would in the UK. You can use your inclusive minutes [...]Show More Summary
Review of The Italian Job Restaurant in Glasgow
We had a family lunch at The Italian Job restaurant in Glasgow in June 2012. It’s located close to Trongate. We used a Groupon voucher which cost £27 for four people to have a starter, main course (excluding specials) and either a glass of wine or a beer each. I was given credit by Groupon [...]Show More Summary
10 Places to Visit in Austria
Austria may be a small country, but there are lot of wonderful places to visit. Vienna is one of my favourite European cities, but this post will focus on things to do in Austria outside the capital. Salzburg If you ask someone to name an Austrian city outside Vienna, Salzburg is probably the first place [...]Show More Summary
Review of Best Western Premier Queen Hotel Chester
I stayed and dined at the Best Western Premier Queen Hotel Chester for for one night in May 2012, on a complimentary basis, during my first trip as a blogger panelist for Best Western’s Year of Get Up & Go. The hotel is just across from Chester Railway Station and has a large car park. [...]Show More Summary