Europe Travel Guide
Swiss ridge hikes, Cappadocia balloons, Lapland huskies, Madeira levadas and long city weekends
Switzerland is potentially my favourite country in Europe, and Turkey was where I took my first solo trip. I’ve been lucky enough to explore loads more too: husky and reindeer safaris in Lapland, levada walks in Madeira, sunny days in Crete and long weekends in cities like Lisbon, Porto, Prague and Paris. These are my guides to all of it.
Where Do I Start?
Pick the kind of trip you’re after: big hikes, winter magic, island sunshine or a long city weekend.
Switzerland
My favourite country in Europe, and almost a month of hiking around Interlaken.
3 Day Interlaken Itinerary For A Perfect Trip
Interlaken In Winter: 24 Things To Do, When To Go & Where To Stay
Iseltwald, Switzerland: Things To Do, Where To Stay & How To Get There
Oeschinensee Hike: A Panoramic Circular Lake Hike
Seealpsee Hike In Appenzell, Switzerland: Trail Route Guide And Map
Augstmatthorn Hike: The Complete Guide (4 Trails)Turkey
Where I took my first solo trip: almost two weeks in Cappadocia, plus chaotic, brilliant Istanbul.
Cappadocia Itinerary: How to Spend 2 to 5 Days in Cappadocia
Hiking In Cappadocia: 7 Best Routes + Maps [2023]
Istanbul 4 Day Itinerary For The Perfect Trip
Best Hotels In Cappadocia Turkey: Budget To LuxuryWinter In Lapland
Husky safaris, reindeer sleighs and snowmobiling through the forest.
Lapland In Winter: 15 Bucket List Things To Do
Husky Safari In Lapland: What To Expect And Top Tips
Snowmobiling in Lapland: What To Expect And Top TipsCrete & Madeira
Island sunshine, from Chania’s old harbour to Madeira’s levada walks and wild beaches.
Chania Itinerary: 3 Days On The Stunning Island Of Crete
35 Best Things To Do In Chania On The Island Of Crete
Chania Old Town: Complete Guide (Things To Do, Where To Stay And More)
Crete in May 2026: Complete Guide (Weather, What To Do And More)
10 Best Hotels In Chania Old Town: From Budget To Luxury
Levada Do Caldeirão Verde Walk + Map (PR9 Madeira)
Ponta de Sao Lourenco: PR8 Hike In Madeira From Funchal
Madeira Beaches: 9 Insanely Beautiful Spots On The IslandCity Breaks
Long weekends with an itinerary for each, from Lisbon and Porto to Prague at Christmas.
Lisbon 2 Day Itinerary: How to Have the Perfect 48 hour Trip
Porto 2 Day Itinerary: How to Have the Ultimate 48-Hour Trip
Barcelona Itinerary 5 Days: How to Have the Ultimate Trip
Two Days In Bologna: Itinerary And Map
Prague at Christmas: Markets And 39 Magical Things To Do
Gdansk In Winter: Things To Do, Christmas Market & Food
Hidden Gems In Paris: 14 Of The Best Kept Secrets
Things to do in Paris: 10 Attractions You Can’t Miss
Where To Stay In Paris: Budget To Luxury Locations
Paris In March: Weather, Things To Do & MoreMore Of Europe
Mountains in Cyprus and summer in the French Alps.
Troodos Mountains in Cyprus: A-Z Guide On Venturing Off The Beaten Track
Morzine In Summer: A Travel Guide For An Epic AdventureLet’s Book Your Trip
The bookings I’d sort first. Switzerland is pricey, so a travel pass pays for itself, and Cappadocia’s best tours fill up.
Paragliding
Cappadocia ATVMy Favourite Europe Moments
Paragliding Over Interlaken
Paragliding over the twin lakes is one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had, even if a gust of wind meant we landed considerably off course.
See my Interlaken itinerary
Balloons From The Ground
Watching the balloons rise over Cappadocia every morning was my favourite part of almost two weeks there, and it costs next to nothing.
See my Cappadocia itineraryMore Destination Guides
Where to next? These are the other places I’ve written full guides for.
