Europe

Once ruled by the Romans, then a hotchpotch of efficient new-world-discovering imperial powers, now on the cusp of yet more insanely centralised power in the form of the Lisbon Treaty (yes we are being deliberately controversial), it’s our old friend Europe.

The good news is that there is a whole world of sun, sea, diverse culture and incredible landscapes right on our doorstep, much of it more accessible by train than parts of Wales. So delve into our favourite holidays in this most illustrious of continents…

  • Take to the skies

    Fancy strapping yourself into an over-sized kite and leaping off a cliff in the Pyrenees? Well of course you do…

  • One, Two, Ski…

    When it comes to European holidays this one’s a given. Of course you want to catch a train straight to heart of the alps and get involved with some serious snow action…

  • On yer bike – in France

    When the snow disappears and the last of the skiers and boarders have left the slopes of Europe, there’s only one thing left to do. Get out the mountain bikes.

  • Head north for Middle-earth

    A treeless island with active volcanoes, a midnight sun, pillows of greener-than-green moss, shifting mist, and inhabitants who quite literally believe in elves. What is this country? Why it’s Iceland of course!

  • Epic Eastern escapades

    Old perceptions of Eastern Europe are way off. What lies on the other side of the “Iron Curtain” is a wealth of history, culture, architecture and some of the best destinations that Europe has to offer. From Budapest’s hot spring baths, to the robotic decor of a Prague club, the possibilities are endless…