Once a mediaeval stronghold, Blarney Castle is now best known as the place where visitors can kiss the Blarney Stone, said to bestow ‘the gift of the gab’ to those brave enough to…

Cobh (pronounced ‘Cove’) is a gorgeous coastal town situated half an hour from Cork. Although small, it packs a lot of punch for visitors wanting to learn more about Irish history, as well…

Situated more or less on the southern coast of Ireland, Cork is a walkable city with fantastic food, friendly people, and lots to see and do. It’s also a great place to stay…

Lisbon in Portugal is one of my favourite cities in Europe. It’s a very colourful city, from the tiled buildings to the yellow trams, and a very laid back one too. Top tips…

Although it’s not particularly easy to get to (from the UK at least), Dresden is well worth a visit. Easily walkable and filled with beautiful architecture, it is perfect for a low-key break…

Utrecht is lovely. A quieter sibling to nearby Amsterdam and the birthplace of Miffy the adorable cartoon bunny, this walkable Dutch city lets you take things at your own pace without the raucous…