From extraordinary medieval castles in Northern Ireland to the beautiful lochs of Scotland to awesome aqueducts in Wales to some of the most well-known icons in the world in London – here are 61 magnificent landmarks of the UK that you’ll be wanting to put on your travel bucket list. Landmarks of the UK – …

Europe has an extraordinary range of diverse landscapes in its 44 countries. I appreciate that I have chosen nearly half as being the most beautiful countries in Europe but how on earth do you narrow it down any further? Even this was a struggle. Europe has natural beauty, culture, long histories and an amazing amount …

Whilst no one really likes the term “kick the bucket” most of us do like the idea of having a long list of all the places we’d like to visit in this lifetime. Many of the best places for bucket list travel are in Europe. So why not plan a European trip of a lifetime …

Many of the most stunning castles in the world are in Europe. European castles have been famous for their magnificence and often beauty for centuries. The primary purpose of a castle in Europe was to protect its owners – normally members of the local royal family. The difference between a European castle and a European …

Nowhere else in the world does a palace quite like the Europeans. European Palaces were designed to show off the power and wealth of their inhabitants. In most cases, those inhabitants were members of the local royal family but bishops, ministers, and other wealthy and/or powerful individuals could also call palaces home. The key difference …

Landmarks often become synonymous with a city. It is difficult to think of Paris without imaging the Eiffel Tower, London without seeing Big Ben. Seeing some of the famous landmarks in Europe for the first time can be quite an awesome moment. I remember being blown away when I visited Vatican City for the first …

When you think of the most beautiful cities in Europe I imagine that Paris, Rome, Venice, Prague etc all come to mind. And they are absolutely beautiful cities. But Europe has so many beautiful cities that are not as well known but just as stunning. As a travel blogger I am lucky enough to travel …

This large island off the coast of Italy is beloved for many reasons. Some cherish the local cuisine with delectable seafood and fresh fruit and vegetables. Others are in awe of the turquoise waters and magnificent landscapes. A perfect environment for Sardinia Boutique Hotels! BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN SARDINIAShort on time? You can’t go wrong …

Italy has so many beautiful areas – Puglia, Emilia-Romagna, Bologna and Sicily. But Tuscany is one of Italy’s most idyllic regions. It’s located in the central part of the country and houses popular cities, like Florence, and Pisa. But, just as wonderful are the smaller towns, including Montepulciano and Pienza. Tuscany is famous for many …

Kent is a picturesque county in southeastern England. Quaint villages and towns are scattered across the landscape, between green rolling hills. Here you’re more likely to come across a dreamy castle than a skyscraper – something that is reflected in the Kent boutique hotels. So it makes for a perfect escape from cities and the …