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The Expat Explore Guide to Barcelona
As the Catalan capital, Barcelona is one of the world’s most vibrant and compelling cities. Read more about why we love it, and gather tips on things to see when you visit! Visit Barcelona on our Europe Explorer tour! Bathed in sunshine for most of the year, Barcelona is the perfect place to escape to.…
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Video of the Week – European Tour: The Best Moments
We love video, and we love videos from our tours even more! So imagine our excitement when we found this little gem by Cooshna, one of our travellers on a tour of Europe back in November. Take a look, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! EUROPEAN TOUR – THE BEST MOMENTS…
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Video of the Week: ATOM-LAPSE – Brussels
The incredible Atomium building was built in 1958 for the Expo ’58 – the 1958 World’s Fair held in Brussels. and it’s now a distinctive part of the Brussels skyline. Totally under-rated in our opinion too. Take a look at it in our brand new Video of the Week! ATOM-LAPSE from Richard Bentley on Vimeo.…
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Video of the Week: Amsterdam City Guide – Water City
Amsterdam is an extraordinary city with a huge range of attractions. Here’s a great video with tips for how best to get a bit more out of your stay and enjoy the famous canals. City Guide #2 Water City from Property Of… on Vimeo. Amsterdam is definitely a highlight of any tour of Europe, and…
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Is this the Loch Ness Monster?
New photo appears to validate the existence of the famous Loch Ness monster. Or does it? Read on for details… A recent photo appearing to depict a wave on the surface of Loch Ness is sparking debate about the legend of the Loch Ness monster. According to The Scotsman, David Elder of East Kilbride was…
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Top 5 Reasons to take a Tour of Europe
Europe is one of the most exciting places to visit, with a wealth of things to see and do. It’s not like you really need an excuse to take the trip of a lifetime, but just in case you do, here are 5 reasons to hit the road on a tour of Europe! 1. The…
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Video of the Week: Paris Euphoria
When travelling in Europe, there is no doubt the range of famous sights that you can’t wait to tick off the list. But what about those little moments that aren’t on the list? The things that happen in an everyday sort of way; offering an enchanting glimpse of what life is actually like? That’s what…
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Top 5 Must-See European Landmarks
Although there is no way we could ever really narrow it down to just 5, there are some places that just have to be crossed off the list on your tour of Europe. You’ll also find innumerable hidden gems in each city that could prove to be equally engaging. (Check out the rest of this…
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Photo of the Day: Chateau de Pierrefonds, France
This incredible shot was taken of the Chateau de Pierrefonds on a recent 3 Countries Euro Weekend tour. Read on to find out what makes this chateau particularly fascinating! Built by the Duke of Orleans between 1393 and 1407, the castle was besieged in 1617, and though it wasn’t completely destroyed, it was left in…
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Legendary Landmarks: The Rialto Bridge, Venice
One of the highlights of any trip to Venice during a tour of Europe, the Rialto is well-deserving of its ‘legendary’ status. Read on to find out more about this incredible landmark and the history surrounding it. Although there has been a crossing point at this location since at least 1181, the current bridge was…