Author Archives: Gemma

Vienna in December: 14+ Festive Things to Do in Winter

Hand holding festive mug in Vienna in Winter December at Christmas World on Rathausplatz

Love Christmas? You’ll adore Vienna in winter! Although quite the romantic city all year round there’s an extra sparkle about Austria’s capital as the days get shorter and night becomes the playground. Expect Christmas lights around the deliciously consuming architecture that makes you feel inferior, inner-city outdoor ice skating, and twenty, yes twenty Christmas markets […]

Sagrada Familia: 12 Things to Know Before You Go

Sagrada Familia

Top of every Barcelona itinerary, regardless of your religious following, is a trip to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. This Gaudi ‘builder of God’ sculpture, eccentrically designed with sprawling internal tree-like structures and dreamy stain glass windows is a must-see in Barcelona. Avoid making the most common mistakes by reading our guide on things […]