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Weekend Escapes
Irene
Dec 15 min read
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...
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Irene
Aug 215 min read
Zadar Weekend Escape
Zadar and the surrounding area so here is the perfect itinerary for a weekend escape
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Irene
Aug 73 min read
Lausanne Weekend Escape
Lausanne on the shore of Lake Geneva surrounded by vineyards, it can be the perfect place for a weekend escape.
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Irene
Jun 264 min read
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...
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Irene
Apr 214 min read
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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Irene
Dec 13, 20235 min read
Gdansk Weekend Escape
Gdansk is without a doubt one of the prettiest cities on the Baltic Sea. This small city in the north of Poland is sometimes overlooked...
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Irene
Aug 2, 20234 min read
Malaga Weekend Escape
Malaga is best known for its wonderful weather (300 days of sunshine!), historic spots and being the home city of the famous artist Pablo...
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Irene
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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.
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Irene
Sep 15, 20225 min read
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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Irene
Aug 25, 20224 min read
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!
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Irene
Aug 13, 20225 min read
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...
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Irene
Aug 4, 20225 min read
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.
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Irene
May 31, 20224 min read
Mallorca Weekend Escape
Mallorca is an island that has it all… from impressive beaches, to incredible mountains and amazing cuisine.
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Irene
May 18, 20224 min read
Granada Weekend Escape
Granada is the place where the Moorish and Christian cultures meet among the mountains and the greenery.
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Irene
May 10, 20224 min read
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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Irene
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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...
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Irene
Jan 25, 20225 min read
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...
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Irene
Sep 2, 20214 min read
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,...
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Irene
Aug 17, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Jul 5, 20216 min read
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...
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Irene
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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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Irene
May 6, 20214 min read
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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Irene
Apr 26, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Apr 11, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Mar 3, 20215 min read
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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Irene
Mar 3, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Mar 3, 20214 min read
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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Irene
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Mar 3, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20214 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 27, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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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Irene
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 23, 20212 min read
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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Irene
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Cambridge Weekend Escape
Best time to go: probably the summer is the best time to go as the most famous activity to do in Cambridge is punting and it is obviously...
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Irene
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Marrakesh Weekend Escape
Best time to go: definitely winter! The temperatures are great during the winter, it’s not cold at all, just carrying a jacket is enough...
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