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Girona and Costa Brava Weekend Escape
Looking for a quick getaway? Girona and Costa Brava are perfect for a weekend escape. From Girona’s old streets and colourful houses to the beautiful beaches and cliffs of Costa Brava, this trip is full of charm, sunshine, and great food.  Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrival Day 2 – Costa Brava: Peratallada, Pals, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell Day 3 – Girona: Plaza de la Independencia, River and colorful houses, Cathedral, Pujada de Sant Domènec, City Walls, Arab Baths and Mona
Irene
Oct 277 min read
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Ghent Weekend Escape
Looking for the perfect weekend escape in Belgium? Ghent has it all—history, charm, and walkable beauty. This 2-day itinerary is your ultimate guide to discovering the city’s must-see landmarks, hidden gems, and local flavors.Â
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Sep 85 min read
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Peak District Weekend Escape
This weekend escape blends natural beauty with rich history. The Peak District offers a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.Â
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Aug 315 min read
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Yorkshire Dales in 3 days
This is the perfect long weekend escape to do in the UK either during a bank holiday or taking one day off.  Yorkshire Dales 2-Day...
Irene
Jul 204 min read
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Valencia Weekend Escape
Valencia is one of the easiest and more convenient places to go for a weekend escape.
Irene
Feb 266 min read
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Dorset Weekend Escape
Dorset has one of the most beautiful coast and countryside areas of the UK. It is the perfect holiday destination for a week or even as a...
Irene
Dec 1, 20245 min read
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Zadar Weekend Escape
Zadar and the surrounding area so here is the perfect itinerary for a weekend escape
Irene
Aug 21, 20245 min read
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Lausanne Weekend Escape
Lausanne on the shore of Lake Geneva surrounded by vineyards, it can be the perfect place for a weekend escape.Â
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Aug 7, 20243 min read
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Sirmione Weekend Escape
Sirnione can be the perfect place for a relaxing weekend escape. This thermal town located in a thin peninsula that comes out into Lake...
Irene
Jun 26, 20245 min read
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Belfast Weekend Escape
Belfast used to be known for all the wrong reasons…but a lot has changed in recent years and it is actually one of the nicest cities to...
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Apr 21, 20244 min read
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Gdansk Weekend Escape
Dlugi targ Gdansk is without a doubt one of the prettiest cities on the Baltic Sea. This small city in the north of Poland is sometimes...
Irene
Dec 13, 20235 min read
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Malaga Weekend Escape
Looking for a sunny weekend getaway? Málaga is just the spot. With its mix of beaches, history, great food and laid-back vibes, this...
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Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Santiago de Compostela Weekend Escape
Santiago de Compostela has its origins in the shrine of Saint James the Great and it is the destination of the Catholic pilgrimage route.
Irene
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Vienna Weekend Escape
Vienna to me is synonymous with incredible palaces and beautiful buildings all around the city. It is also home of the famous schnitzel, the
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Sep 15, 20225 min read
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Pula and Rovinj Weekend Escape
While the south of Croatia is well known and very touristic, the north of Croatia is often overlooked andthat is a huge mistake!
Irene
Aug 25, 20224 min read
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Krakow Weekend Escape
Last time I went to Krakow was 8 years ago and even though I liked it and I enjoyed my time there, I must recognise that this time I have...
Irene
Aug 13, 20225 min read
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Ljubljana and Lake Bled Weekend Escape
Ljubljana is lively and fun and Lake Bled is just a mix of calm vibes and a relaxing nature.
Irene
Aug 4, 20225 min read
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Mallorca Weekend Escape
Mallorca is an island that has it all… from impressive beaches, to incredible mountains and amazing cuisine.
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May 31, 20224 min read
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Granada Weekend Escape
Granada is the place where the Moorish and Christian cultures meet among the mountains and the greenery.
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May 18, 20224 min read
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Cordoba Weekend Escape
Cordoba can be a great stop on your trip around the south of Spain or it can be a great weekend escape as well.
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May 10, 20224 min read
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Norwich Weekend Escape
When to go: any season can be good to visit Norwich, we went in January and even though it was cold it was still nice, especially when...
Irene
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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Naples Weekend Escape
When to go: I suggest avoiding the months of July and August as it gets too hot. If you are only visiting Naples, you can do so any month...
Irene
Jan 25, 20225 min read
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Edinburgh Weekend Escape
Edinburgh is a city that you shouldn’t miss, either for a weekend escape or as the start of your Scottish road trip. This city,...
Irene
Sep 2, 20214 min read
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Oxford Weekend Escape
Oxford is a great option for a weekend escape and one of my favourite cities to visit in England.
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Aug 17, 20213 min read
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Madrid Weekend Escape
Madrid, apart from having beautiful architecture and one of the biggest museums in the world (El Prado), is a great place for a...
Irene
Jul 5, 20216 min read
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Bath Weekend Escape
Bath is such a beautiful city, I love the fact that all the buildings seem to match each other and the victorian film vibe that you get...
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Jun 15, 20214 min read
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The Lake District in 3 days
The Lake District is an area in the north-west of England very well known by English people but still a bit unknown for the rest of the...
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May 6, 20214 min read
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Brighton Weekend Escape
Brighton is a great city to visit during a sunny weekend. The journey from London is really short and only takes about an hour with...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
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Faversham & Rochester Weekend Escape
Best time to go: I would recommend to go on a sunny summer day if possible. If not spring and autumn are good times to visit as well....
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Apr 11, 20213 min read
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London in 4 days
Best time to go: May and July are probably the best months to visit London but none can ensure you that it will not be raining!! General...
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Mar 3, 20215 min read
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Zurich Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Zurich during the summer is great and you can enjoy sunny days and a perfect temperature without getting too hot! The...
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Mar 3, 20213 min read
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Venice Weekend Escape
Best time to go: October and November are probably the best months to visit the city, obviously you’re still going to find touristA...
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Mar 3, 20214 min read
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Stockholm Weekend Escape
Best time to go: July and August are the best months to visit the nordics. Very long days with incredibly long sunlight hours and very...
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Mar 3, 20212 min read
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Split & Hvar in 4 days
Best time to go: June or September are the best months to go. July and August get very crowded with tourists but at the same time you...
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Mar 3, 20213 min read
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Prague Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Prague is nice all year long, whether you prefer to go during the winter where you can find a really picturesque snowed...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Porto & Aveiro Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Probably July and August are the best months to visit the north of Portugal as the area in general is cooler than the...
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Feb 27, 20214 min read
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Paris Weekend Escape
Best time to go: spring and autumn are very good times to go, not extremely busy as in the summer and not very cold either. Take into...
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Feb 27, 20213 min read
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Normandy Weekend Escape
Best time to go: The best time to visit Normandy is June to August, although this is the height of the tourist season. May to mid-October...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Milan Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Spring or Autumn are fantastic times to visit Milan but I must say that the winter and the summer are not bad either!...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Formentera Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Formentera is definitely a beach destination so the summer is obviously the best time to go. However, it has become a...
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Feb 27, 20213 min read
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Florence & Pisa Weekend Escape
Best time to go: May, June, September and August are better weather wise, as July and August can get too hot. If you decide to organise...
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Dublin Weekend Escape
Best time to go: You can visit Dublin all year long… most probably it is going to be raining anyway, however the winter is not extremely...
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Feb 27, 20213 min read
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Berlin Weekend Escape
Best time to go: I would recommend to visit from May through September as these are the most sunny months and ideal to spend time...
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Feb 24, 20213 min read
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Copenhagen Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Copenhagen is nice all year long, whether you prefer to go during the winter when you can find a really picturesque...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read
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Bergen Weekend Escape
Best time to go: the summer is no doubt the best season to visit Bergen, as well as the Nordics in general. We went in November and it...
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Feb 24, 20213 min read
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Amsterdam Weekend Escape
Best time to go: May and July are the best months. Try to avoid the winter and take into account that regardless of the season it will...
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Feb 24, 20213 min read
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Liverpool Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Summer is probably the best time to visit the city and if you are lucky maybe it will be sunny! (They have more sunny...
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Feb 23, 20213 min read
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Cotswolds Weekend Escape
Best time to go: any season is good to visit Cotswolds, however, ideally it's better to go on a weekend with a clear sky or at least...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Cardiff & Gower Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Definitely avoid the winter but the rest of the seasons would be alright… most probably it will be raining! I must say...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
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Canterbury Weekend Escape
Best time to go: Autumn is a great time to visit as the city is surrounded by trees and nice gardens so the colours are just amazing!...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
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