If you’ve already read my full guide on travel across Central Europe, you’ll know that Brussels is one of the best hubs in the region and commutes between the Belgian capital and Paris are two of the easiest capital cities on the continent to commute between. Train There are two trains per hour between Brussels and … More Brussels to Paris
I’m publishing this post much earlier than normal to incorporate it as a last-minute gift guide for anybody struggling with present ideas. Because of the cuts to flight routes from Glasgow Airport last month, I’ve changed this post to include not only flights from Glasgow but from Edinburgh, too. Taxis to Edinburgh airport from the … More 5 Cheap January Flights from Scotland (Under £25)
Thanks to budget airlines, travelling to the continent has never been easier – or cheaper. If this is your first time travelling to Europe then it could be overwhelming to pinpoint exactly where to visit on the mainland, and often cities are in such close proximity to one another it is frustrating to have to … More Central European Travel Hubs
For this month’s instalment of cheap return flights from Glasgow, I’ve managed to find the cheapest bunch of flights to date. Like I mentioned in my March post for cheap flights, Ryanair are cutting their flights from Glasgow International to just three routes at the end of this year, so it’s best to take advantage of these … More 5 April Return Flights from Glasgow for under £20
If you’re already fed up of these cold November days, there are plenty of fantastic deals for less than £25 return. Just like my last post, I’ve used Skyscanner to collate this list of flights. Frankfurt, Germany – You can fly return to Frankfurt from Glasgow for as little as £10 all through November, making it … More 5 November Flight Deals from Glasgow for Under £25
When I was planning our trip to Brussels I knew I wanted to incorporate day trips to both Antwerp and Amsterdam into the itinerary. After studying Flemish art and the Renaissance in Northern Europe extensively at university in St Andrews I had racked up more than a few churches, buildings and sculptures I wanted to explore in all three cities. Booking.com … More Antwerp, Belgium
For photographs and a breakdown of my trip to Brussels, click here. This past January I booked a trip to Brussels on a whim, so I struggled to find a place to stay so last minute. I knew I wanted somewhere modern that was central with good transport links, so Le Coup de Coeur Apartment Grand Place fit the … More Le Coup de Coeur Apartment Grand Place (Brussels, Belgium)
We visited Brussels for four days in January of this year after finding incredibly cheap flights to and from Charleroi with Ryanair. The city was still decorated in the beautiful Christmas decorations, and most striking was the Grand Place. The area surrounding the main square was pedestrianised and filled with a Belgian Christmas market, selling mulled wines, furs, Christmas decorations … More Brussels, Belgium