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A weekend in Stockholm itinerary, Sweden

Helena Bradbury February 14, 2023

Looking for ideas on how to spend a weekend in Stockholm? This guide is packed with ideas from train station art, to fika cafes, to the best food and photo spots in Gamla Stan to help you plan 2 days in Stockholm, Sweden.

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In Europe, 48 hours in Tags stockholm, weekend break, city break, sweden, gamla stan, city guide, photo guide
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The best places to visit in Sligo: things to do on a weekend in this underrated Irish county

Helena Bradbury October 29, 2021

A guide to help you plan how to spend 2 days in Sligo County and the best places to visit in Sligo, including hikes, easy walks, best beaches, swimming spots, scenic drives and more.

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In Europe Tags ireland, sligo, weekend break, county sligo
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Unusual Places to Stay in London

Unusual Places to Stay in London

Helena Bradbury February 12, 2021

Whether you’re spending a staycation weekend break in London, or you’re visiting from abroad, you’ll want to know the best places to stay in London. But why stay in normal hotels when you can choose from some unique stays in London and some of the best Airbnbs in London. Use this list of unusual places to stay in London to make this trip the most memorable one yet.

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In UK travel Tags london, unique places to stay, places to stay, airbnb, weekend in London, weekend break, uk weekend breaks, uk travel, accommodation
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15 beautiful villages to visit in the Cotswolds

Helena Bradbury September 12, 2020

Experience the quintessential English Countryside with this guide to the best villages to visit in the Cotswolds and the best places to see in the Cotswolds.

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In UK travel Tags the cotswolds, cotswolds, weekend break, uk staycation, pretty villages
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When is the best time to visit Colmar and where to take the best photos | Helena Bradbury | Travel Blogger | Colmar | Alsace | France

When is the best time to visit Colmar & where to take the best photos

When is the best time to visit Colmar and where to take the best photos

Helena Bradbury August 7, 2019

Colmar, France has become very popular in recent years, not only as a summer destination but also a Christmas one too. But if you’re looking for the cheapest time to travel to Colmar and to avoid the crowds, this article gives you some alternatives for the best time to visit Colmar and where to snap the best photos!

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In Europe, 48 hours in Tags colmar, france, alsace, weekend break, europe weekend break, instagram spots, instagram guide
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How to get to Colmar

How to get to Colmar, Alsace

Helena Bradbury August 7, 2019

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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: I currently use SafetyWing Nomad Insurance. Which allows me to pay a rolling monthly fee to cover my long term travels.

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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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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In Europe Tags malta, europe, weekend break, summer
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The best beaches near Lagos, the Algarve

The best beaches near Lagos, the Algarve

Helena Bradbury April 29, 2019

Portugal’s famous Algarve coast is a favourite for European summer holidays and this article is the perfect guide to the beaches of Lagos, a small coastal town with plenty of offer. With beaches to suit every kind of traveller, this beach guide gives you all the top tips for exploring Portugal’s world famous Algarve.

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A weekend in the Algarve (on a budget)

A weekend in the Algarve on a budget

Helena Bradbury April 29, 2019

Dreaming of a European summer break but can’t afford the price tag or the time off work? This budget travel guide to a weekend in the Algarve is your answer! Whether you’re looking to bathe on the beach, hike along the coastline, explore sea caves or take a boat trip. This guide breaks down the prices for a weekend in Lagos, how to get there, what to eat and what to see in 48 hours.

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Castle Combe in the Cotswolds

Weekend in the Cotswolds itinerary

Weekend in the Cotswolds itinerary

Helena Bradbury January 13, 2019

The Cotswolds are perfect for a weekend trip, full of beautiful towns, scenic spots and quaint English country pubs. To help you plan your Cotswolds itinerary, here is a local’s guide to help you plan a trip for 2 days in the Cotswolds.

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In UK travel Tags england, cotswolds, instagram guide, uk travel, weekend break, castle combe
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48 hours in Riga, Latvia

Helena Bradbury January 13, 2019

With cheap prices, a quaint old town, colourful streets and quirky cafes, 48 hours in Riga is ideal for a quick European weekend break. This Riga itinerary and guide is perfect to help you plan your 2 days in Riga, Latvia.

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48 hours in Tallinn, Estonia

48 hours in Tallinn, Estonia

Helena Bradbury January 6, 2019

The complete city guide for a weekend break to Tallinn, Estonia in winter. 48 hours in Tallinn is the perfect amount of time to explore the city and this will help you to plan your itinerary of things to see and do and how to make the most of your two days in Tallinn.

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