Category: Europe
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2 Days in Rome: Our Weekend Itinerary
A weekend in Rome exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain, Trastevere and some of the city’s lesser-known ancient sites.
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A Weekend in Bath & the Cotswolds
We spent a few days exploring Bath and the Cotswolds, and it was the perfect mix of history, charm, and countryside. Bath captivated us with its elegant Georgian architecture, cobbled streets, and the timeless beauty of the Roman Baths. It is a must visit for anyone interested in history and beautiful buildings. We visited in May, which…
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Cornwall Road Trip – Four Day Itinerary
Cornwall – some say the most beautiful place in the United Kingdom, filled with crystal clear water, jagged coastlines, sleepy seaside villages and ancient history. Cornwall is a must-visit if you’re staying in the UK – it is absolutely worth the long drive. Travelling by a car is ideal, but it is doable using public…
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Wicklow & Dublin
Next, I made my way to Dublin, hoping to get closer to the UK once my visa was sorted. But just a few days after arriving, I learned I’d need to return to Vienna to continue the visa process. Before heading back, I spent a week in a small seaside town called Wicklow — a place you might recognise from…
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Bruges & Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
The next stop on my solo travels through Belgium was Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, a small university town that was once part of Leuven. It’s not a typical tourist destination, but it gave me a refreshing window into everyday Belgian life — quieter, slower, and a little off the radar. I stayed with a friend I’d met through the…
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Brussels
I took a day to explore Brussels — not enough to see everything, but enough to get a feel for the city’s contrasts. It’s a mix of ornate architecture, busy streets, quiet corners, and, of course, waffles everywhere. I started at Grand Place, which is as impressive as everyone says. It’s one of those rare tourist-heavy…
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Leuven
I ended up in Leuven almost by accident. I joined a women’s travel group, made a friend, and stayed on her couch for the week. It turned out to be the kind of place that’s easy to settle into — walkable, friendly, and just the right size to get to know without needing a checklist.…
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Klosterneuburg & Münchendorf
Once again, I travelled back to Vienna to try to finally sort out my UK visa. We arrived and dropped off my passport to the local immigration office, and were told it would be sent to the UK and should be returned in three weeks at the latest. Then, we headed out of the city…
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Bologna
I spent a few days in Bologna. The terracotta buildings, long stretches of porticoes, and lived-in feel make it easy to settle into its rhythm. The Basilica di San Petronio on Piazza Maggiore was one of my first stops. It’s massive, slightly unfinished on the outside, and strangely fitting for the city — impressive without being showy. Inside, it’s…
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Venice
The last stop on my two-week Central Europe adventure: Venice. This city had been on my bucket list ever since I was little, listening to my mum’s stories about the romantic canals, the pasta, and the magic of getting lost among bridges and cobbled streets. Finally, I was here. We arrived in the late afternoon and…