Trans-Europe Challenge: 1600 miles across the continent for charity! | Europe in a Day

Hello everyone! Let's face it, for the last couple of years most of us have had our travel plans ripped to shreds in front of our eyes. And even amid ever-growing optimism, the short-term future stills feels uncertain for travel and tourism. So rather than worry about things, I've decided to start 2022 with something…

Day trip to UKRAINE – Kyiv | Europe in a Day

Ласкаво просимо в Україну – The gigantic Motherland Monument - Source: James Scanlan Declaring independence in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine is the largest country entirely within Europe. Although a fairly young nation, its capital Kyiv has a history that spans over a millennium – making it one of Eastern Europe’s…

Day trip to BELARUS – Minsk | Europe in a Day

Сардэчна запрашаем у Беларусь – The golden domes of All Saints Church - Source: James Scanlan Frequently found near the top of lists naming ‘the least visited countries in Europe’, Belarus spent centuries under different empires before finally declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Admittedly, I’d never planned to write about my time…

Day trip to SERBIA – Belgrade | Europe in a Day

Добродошли у Србију – Pobednik keeps watch over the city – Source: James Scanlan SERBIA - Belgrade Right at the core of the Balkan peninsular, Serbia has repeatedly been at the seismic centre of European history. Fascinated by the region as a whole, I studied Serbian at university and got to spend time in the…

Bored of Valentine’s Day? Here are some different romantic days to celebrate! | Europe in a Day

Love it or loathe it, Valentine's Day has become an international affair and most countries around the globe celebrate it in one form or another. While a lot of people roll their eyes at the over-commercialised nature of it all, did you know that across Europe there are different days and celebrations dedicated to love…