The Guide for Expats in Belgium

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Westons Cider – Tour, Eat and Drink in Herefordshire, England

In Belgium, beer may be the drink of choice, but in western England, the beloved beverage is something else – cider. At Westons Cider, in Herefordshire, you can sample the best of what the west has to offer.

Visiting the Old Town Walls of Dubrovnik, Croatia

One of the best ways to explore Dubrovnik, Croatia’s Old Town, is by taking a walk along the city walls. If you visit during the off-season as we did, you’ll have this incredible view almost to yourself.

I want to Go with Oh to Florence

Florence, Italy conjures up images of beautiful piazzas, stunning architecture and more art than you can shake a paintbrush at. Unfortunately for me, it also brings to mind a crowded bus and a rushed visit.

A Day-Trip to Bosnia Herzegovnia – Part 2 – Mostar and Ston, Croatia

We spent a lovely day in Bosnia Herzegovina recently where we explored ruins, the countryside, a UNESCO site and, of course, food. It was a day we won’t soon forget. (If you missed part one of our day-trip read about Visiting Počitelj)

A Day-Trip to Bosnia Herzegovina – Part 1 – Počitelj

We spent a lovely day in Bosnia Herzegovina recently where we explored ruins, the countryside, a UNESCO site and, of course, food. It was a day we won’t soon forget.

Visiting the Ancient Agora in Athens, Greece

In our last post we wrote about the ‘modern’ agora, or Central Market, in Athens, Greece. Today we are going way back in time, to the site of the Ancient Agora of Athens; an incredible place to walk in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks.

Exploring the Central Market in Athens, Greece

One of the best ways to explore a city’s culture is through its food, and one of the best places to experience the food culture as the locals do is at the city market. We love visiting food markets. On our recent visit to Greece, we discovered the bustling Athens Central Market, and got a...

The Advantages of Travelling Europe in the Low-Season

While hordes of tourists descend on Europe’s most popular cities from June to September, we prefer to take advantage of the benefits offered by travelling in the low-season.