Nea Paphos We have to be honest and say that we didn’t know if we would make it to Paphos. The 2026 war in Iran and the subsequent attacks on bases around the Arab Gulf also led to a drone attack on the British base at Akrotiri, not far from Limassol, on 1st March. This caused most flights to Paphos to be cancelled for a week, and to most tourists cancelling their stay. We considered it, but decided to wait to see what our airline did. As they scheduled their flights a week l

In a continent full of treasures, a place like Trakai might go unnoticed. But dare to venture off the well-trodden paths and you will discover that this former medieval capital is a real delight.

One of Europe's lesser-known delights, the Estonian capital of Tallinn has a truly wonderful Old Town that is well worth a visit. This blog tells you how to do so, while avoiding the crowds.