Florence is full of art, shopping, and amazing food. These are no secrets and nor should they be - they are part of any Italian experience, tourist yes but essential too. But once you've polished off that second bowl of

Kunsthaus Tacheles in Berlin is an old warehouse with artists' studios, clubs cum cafes and outdoor street-art where you can tap into the alternative art scene. The locals we met who recommended it told us we'd know it as it

The Road to Rouen is one of two things for most people. For those who are into their English rock bands, it is the title of Supergrass's fifth studio album (2005). For those who travel to France by ferry via

Storkyrkan, or St. Nicolaus Church, can trace its history back to the 1200s and is the oldest Parish Church in Stockholm. Situated in Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, the church is right next to the Royal Castle. The past 800

No visit to Berlin would be complete without eating at least one traditional, Turkish döner. While the döner may not be native to German culture, it has become a popular food option in Berlin. With a high population of Turkish

For many people, the third-largest Lithuanian city of Klaipeda is just a stop on the way to somewhere else along the coast - often Palanga or Nida, nearby resorts, the latter of which is found on the Curonian Spit -

If you are visiting Zagreb and have a day or two to spare, take the opportunity to explore some of the stops beyond the city limits.SamoborSamobor is the perfect escape for those who want to get away from the hustle

In this guest post travel writer Anne-Sophie Redisch describes some of the wonderful Christmas Markets in Vienna.From mid-November to 24 December, Vienna is filled with Christmas spirit. Vienna's Christmas markets are as charming and elegant as Vienna itself. The markets

I love Lille. It's a small village in the North of France near the Belgian border. It used to be an off-beat and out of the way destination, but now that it is a high-speed railway hub only an 90

If you're holidaying on the Eastern coast of Sardinia, take the opportunity to venture inland to the village of Orgosolo for an interesting alternative view of this rocky island. In Orgosolo, the murals that you frequently see on the sides

The Travlodge Spring Sale kicks off on Thursday 26 November 2009 with £9 rooms up for grabs for stays between 21 March - 6 June 2010.Edinburgh West End TravelodgeIt's well worth spending some time online to book some bargain £9

I'd like to introduce you to Lindsay Sydenham, the latest writer to join the Europe a la Carte blogging team. She has already written a couple of super guest posts for the blog, Berlin on a Budget and Dublin -

Situated in central Stockholm is Kulturhuset, literally, the Culture House. Just outside one of Central Stations many exits, Kulturhuset is easy to find and well worth a visit.As you enter the building from the main entrance, a beautiful miniature model

The Picardy city of Amiens may not be off the beaten track, and La Cathédrale Notre-Dame is not exactly a hidden gem. For the many thousands of tourists that visit the Somme battlefields, Amiens is always included on their itinerary,

Europe a la Carte will be bringing you even more great posts about the best places to visit in Europe with the addition of Thomas Dowson to the Europe a la Carte blogging team. I'll leave Thomas to introduce himself

Whenever I had visitors to Bratislava during my year of teaching there, I always felt the need to get them out of the city at some stage and show them the Slovak countryside. Without a car, the easiest way was

The Trail was my first exposure to Kafka's works. And I was hooked. Last year when I had a chance to visit Prague, Kafka's Prague was on top of my list.Kafka was born in Prague in 1883. As a Czech

I stayed at the London Tower Bridge Travelodge for three nights in November 2009 when I attended the World Travel Market at Excel in the London Docklands. Hotel prices shoot up all around the east of London during the World

It only happens a few times a year, but today's one of those: Friday the 13th. Many of you reading will think of the horror film series, others will remember Black Sabbath's debut album that launched on a Friday 13th.

On a winter weekend in London, the South Bank of the Thames is one of my favourite places for a stroll. There's something about the open aspect and views of the river that make the makes it a nice place