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Where to stay in Berat, Albania

Helena Bradbury April 18, 2021

One of the most underrated places in Europe, if you’re planning a trip you’ll need to know where to stay in Berat. These are the best places to stay in Berat Albania, my top recommendation for hotels in Berat and the best location for staying in Berat.

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Meteora sunset Greece

How to do a day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora, Greece

How to do a day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora, Greece

Helena Bradbury March 17, 2021

A day trip from Thessaloniki to Meteora is a great option if you’re short on time but still want to see the breathtaking and completely unique landscape of Meteora. With these three options for a day trip to Meteora, there’s an option to suit every budget and visit this spectacular destination in Greece.

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In Europe Tags meteora, greece, thessaloniki, europe, europe weekend trips, day trip, meteora tours
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The best budget weekend trips to Europe from London

The best budget weekend trips to Europe from London

Helena Bradbury November 13, 2020

The great thing about living in the UK is your proximity to so many European countries. Use this guide to the best budget weekend trips to Europe from London, whether you’re looking for an adventure weekend in Malta, or a relaxed escape to incredible beaches in Albania this guide has plenty of ideas for weekend trips to Europe.

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In Europe Tags europe weekend break, europe weekend trips, budget weekend trips, europe, budget travel
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Iceland | The best winter weekend getaways in Europe

The best winter weekend getaways in Europe

The best winter weekend getaways in Europe

Helena Bradbury September 4, 2020

Winter can be a great time to see cities in Europe at off-peak prices. This guide to the best winter weekend getaways in Europe will give you ideas for cheap winter destinations in Europe, the best European cities to visit in winter and cheap European Christmas destinations to help you plan your trip, with tips and recommendations for each place.

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In Europe Tags winter break, winter destinations, europe, weekend trip
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Where to find the best views in Venice | best places for panoramas, aerial views, iconic Venice photo locations | trip to Venice | Venice Instagram locations | Venice travel photography | Helena Bradbury travel blog | venice guide | Venice Italy pho…

Where to find the best views in Venice

Where to find the best views in Venice

Helena Bradbury August 22, 2020

Heading to Venice and want to know where to find the best views in Venice? This post shares 10 of the best views of this iconic city, including many lesser known ones. While the famous bell towers are well-known and offer amazing views, I’ve shared many cheaper, less busy alternatives on this post with the exact location, cost and photo tips.

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In Europe Tags venice, italy, europe, photo guide
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Montenegro Itinerary: A guide to visiting this underrated destination

Montenegro Itinerary: A guide to visiting this underrated destination

Helena Bradbury August 17, 2020

This Montenegro itinerary will give you all the information you need for planning a trip to Montenegro. What this beautiful little country lacks in global recognition, it certainly makes up for with its diverse natural beauty and budget-friendly travel costs – making it one of the most overlooked and underrated countries in Europe.

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10 day Balkans Road Trip Itinerary: North Macedonia, Albania and Greece

10 day Balkans Road Trip Itinerary: North Macedonia, Albania and Greece

Helena Bradbury August 17, 2020

Albania, North Macedonia and Greece are gaining in popularity as travel destinations but they are still relatively cheap to visit and the easiest way to see them is to drive. This 10 day Balkan road trip itinerary takes you through these three Balkan countries for those on a short time schedule or on a budget. With accommodation and food recommendations, rental car tips and all the sights to explore along the route.

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In Europe Tags europe, road trip, north macedonia, albania, greece, balkans
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Stockholm Instagram Photo Locations

Stockholm Instagram photo locations

Helena Bradbury March 28, 2020

Stockholm is the perfect destination in summer or winter. But what about finding those all important Stockholm Instagram photo locations? This guide has over 13 photography locations all over the city, most of them are free and there are plenty of nature locations, city skyline views and street photography spots for that instagrammable Stockholm shot.

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In Europe Tags stockholm, sweden, europe, city, insta, instagram guide
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How to get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam Schipol Airport | Helena Bradbury Travel Blog | best way to visit keukenhof | tulips in lisse | holland netherlands lisse | how do i get to keukenhof gardens from amsterdam | how to reach keukenhof from amsterd…

How to get to Keukenhof from Amsterdam Schipol Airport

How to get to Keukenhof from Schiphol Airport

Helena Bradbury January 25, 2020

Seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands and visiting Keukenhof Gardens is one of the most popular trips to take in the Spring in Europe. One of the easiest ways to get there is to fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and take the Keukenhof Express to the tulip gardens and the surrounding fields.

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A Layover in Rome: How to spend one day in Rome

A layover in Rome: How to spend one day in Rome

Helena Bradbury December 4, 2019

Whether it’s a layover or a day trip, one day in Rome will never be enough, but if you do find yourself in this ancient Italian city for 24 hours, this guide has everything you should see and do, plus where to eat, drink and get the best gelato in Rome.

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Driving in Albania: Everything you need to know

Driving in Albania: Everything you need to know

Helena Bradbury August 28, 2019

Driving in Albania sounds daunting, but having driven through the country I’m here to tell you it’s not as bad as you’re led to believe. With so little reliable information out there about driving in Albania, this guide is here to give you everything you need to know if you’re considering driving in Albania.

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In Europe Tags albania, europe, driving, car rental, car hire, road trip
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How to get to Colmar | Alsace | Helena Bradbury | Travel Blogger | Colmar

How to get to Colmar

How to get to Colmar, Alsace

Helena Bradbury August 7, 2019

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something. While clicking these links won't cost you anything, they will help me to keep this site up and running! Check out the full disclosure policy for more details. Thank you so much!


You’ve seen the beautiful pictures of this medieval town, added it to your bucket list and now you’re wondering what’s the best way to get to Colmar. Yep, that was me too!

This isn’t a town with it’s own airport or extensive transport system, so getting there can see a little complicated, but with some research and planning it doesn’t have to be at all.

Firstly it depends where you’re coming from.

From Basel Airport

This is the option I chose as there are very cheap flights from the UK to Basel, mine cost £61 return from Gatwick on a weekend in February. You can read my post about the best time to visit Colmar for more info.

Basel airport, or Europort, actually serves France and Switzerland and is split down the middle. When you arrive, head towards the Swiss exit (all clearly labelled). Take the bus no. 50 from the airport to Basel station - Bahnhof SBB. These run very regularly and you can find the timetable here. You can buy tickets from the ticket machine at the bus stand or at the counter in the airport.

Once at Basel Bahnhof SBB head to the SNCF side of the station and buy your ticket to Colmar, you can get a return too if needed. The trains run regularly through the day, take about 45 minutes and cost approximately 15 euros one way. You can find tickets and times here.

From Strasbourg

If you’re touring the Alsace region or you’re in Strasbourg and want to go to Colmar for a short trip, there is very regular trains from Strasbourg to Colmar. Some of these routes you will need to change at Basel Mulhouse, others are direct. Check the SNCF website for more details but bear in mind trains are only bookable 3 months in advance. The train journey from Strasbourg is approximately 30 minutes.

Strasbourg has lots of connecting flights from all over Europe so this could be an option for you.

From Paris

From Paris you can take the TGV train line. The TGV is a high-speed train line and tickets can be relatively cheap if bought in advance. You will change once at Strasbourg and the total journey time is 2.5-3 hours. You can check train times and ticket prices here. Trains depart from Paris East.

 

Driving

Of course, if you’re driving in the region the getting to Colmar is very simple and straight forward and there are plenty of parking options around the outskirts of the town.

Cycling

If you’re staying in the area of Colmar for a few days the consider renting a bike. The area is very bike friendly (I cycled between Eguisheim and Colmar) and renting one is cheap and a great way to see the beautiful Alsace countryside.

You can read my full guide on the best time to visit Colmar and where to get the best photos.

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Want some help travelling like me? These are my favourite resources I use for planning my trips:

Flights: I use Expedia to find great flights and the best deals all over the world, they have regular sales and offers so I always check their website. I also check CheapOair to find cheap deals on round trip flights.

Car Rental: I love the customer service I've always gotten and the variety of options with Rental Cars. But for short notice rentals, I've been using Expedia for the last year, they always seem to have great one-day rates or last-minute rates from the main rental companies.

Accommodation: I prefer the flexibility of booking accommodation with Booking.com so I can cancel or change my reservation without a fee or only pay on arrival for most properties. For longer or more unique stays I prefer AirBnB because you can get the long stay discount, you can also find more unique properties and book experiences with talented locals and businesses. For my budget trips, I always stay in hostels and book through Hostelworld because they have great guarantees if anything does go wrong. If you arrive and your booking is not at the property, they refund the full deposit AND give you $50 extra credit.

Tours and organised trips Although I don’t use tours that often, I do like to book local experiences or day trips once I reach my destination. For that I use GetYourGuide because it has the biggest selection and variety of tour and experience options.

Travel Insurance: For all my longer trips and for the entire year I’ve spent in Australia, my partner and I have always used World Nomads. They cover everything I need and I can buy coverage for a year at a time, they also allow you to purchase cover when you’re already outside your home country. Plus my camera gear and equipment is covered and they also have special cover for when I’m scuba diving too.

My camera gear and equipment: I use a Canon 77D with an 18-135mm lens or a 50mm lens. And a DJI Mavic Mini Drone. For all my gear including laptops, tripods and more camera accessories read my travel photography gear guide.

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Marsaxlokk, Malta

The perfect 3 day Itinerary for Malta

The perfect 3 day itinerary for Malta

Helena Bradbury July 10, 2019

Malta is the perfect weekend getaway in Europe, with great weather, azure blue waters, beaches and historical attractions there is something for everyone which is why I’ve made this perfect 3 day itinerary for Malta to help you get the most out of your trip.

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A Guide to seeing the tulips in Lisse on a budget

A Guide to seeing the tulips in Lisse on a budget

Helena Bradbury May 6, 2019

If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the tulip fields in Lisse, this budget guide gives you all the details of how to get there, the best time to go, the invaluable online tool to help you check which fields are at peak bloom, the best way to get there from Amsterdam city and Amsterdam airport and how to save money in the process.

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Barcelona Instagram Guide

Barcelona Instagram Guide

Helena Bradbury January 12, 2019

Looking for the most Instagrammable places in Barcelona? This guide will tell you all the famous, and some lesser-known Barcelona Instagram spots to help you make the most of your trip!

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