A European Holiday Any Season

A European Holiday Can Cheer You Up During Any Season

Summer is traditionally seen as the best time to get away on a family holiday but it doesn’t have to be the only time for you to enjoy a great trip abroad with the kids. There are strong reasons for doing this all year round.

European Holiday

Summer

If you love the sun then this is the ideal time of year to head off to continental Europe. The main problem with travelling at this time of year is that the prices tend to be at their highest level. You can get around this by looking for last minute deals or by checking out self catering holidays. If you choose to go self catering then the money you save by cooking in your accommodation might be enough for you to make more of your time there and enjoy an unforgettable trip.

Winter

There is a lot to be said for getting away during the coldest months of the year. For a start, if you head off from the north of Europe to the southern part then you will feel a pleasant rise in the temperature once you get there. Apart from that you can usually get hold of cheaper European holidays in winter. Finally, this is a great time for anyone who is interested in seeing some traditional Christmas markets, going skiing or taking lovely strolls around snowy streets while wrapped up in warm clothes.

Spring

The warm weather comes early in places like the Mediterranean coast, so if you want to avoid the really high temperatures and the big crowds then this can be a fantastic time to head to somewhere like Spain or Italy. Prices are often reasonable during the spring season and it is an especially good time to go camping. If you have a look at a specialist site like Keycamp then you will see the variety of things you can in and around a campsite at this time of year.

Autumn

This is when the summer usually starts to die out in places like the UK, but the sun tends to still be shining brightly in more the southerly countries of Europe.  A smart move can be to soak up some sun at home during the summer and then go abroad to enjoy even more of the good weather when autumn comes knocking. If you hate the thought of the cold weather starting to bite again then this can be a clever way to extend your summer a little bit longer.

This article is written in association with Eurocamp

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Discovering Warsaw | The capital of Poland

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Warsaw is a city that can not be compared to the most famous European capitals, but for this reason, for the spirit of adventure and for an economic factor, it is great to discover a city with a low profile and enrich your culture. A short break in the capital of Poland, can be an opportunity to visit one of the largest cities in Eastern Europe. Expansive city, vibrant and full of life, despite his past history, has preserved traditions and culture that characterize the populations of the West. It is basically divided into two parts linked together by a long avenue: in the first part, which was completely destroyed by war, there are a number of recent high-rise buildings full of shops and offices with the birth of a new economic and commercial center, while the second corresponds to the Old Town.

Warsaw, Poland

Rei Sigmundo III

The old town, full of color and monuments of a certain historical value, is at the end of a long course called Krakowskie Przedmiescie (Royal Road), this is the point of reference for tourists, merchants and of all the citizens of Warsaw, a magical place, remained unscathed by the war, with an atmosphere of tranquility, no traffic, no chaos where you walk through the narrow streets not only to taste Polish products but also buy gifts of all kinds.

Old Town

The Rynek Starego Miasto, is the main square, where daily markets cheer this environment. The abrupt climate change illuminates the historical center in a different way, so that every picture taken is different from the others. The choice of hotel, the Hostel or whatever, have a profound effect on the progress of vacation. This is because, being very distracting and walk around might not be the right decision. From Plac Zankowy, the view is breathtaking. It can be seen from an area along the river Wisla. Impressive architecture such as the Library and UV and Centrum Nauki “Kopernik” characterize this new reality.

Rynek Starego Miasto square

Copernicus Science Centre

Skyscrapers in new town

The gap between old and new is very significant as being synonymous with rebirth. From here, in the evening, a twinkle deep draws attention to a sports facility recently built, the Narodowy Stadium, built in conjunction with the Euro 2012. A guided tour of this amazing engineering feat is a must for football fans. The stadium can be reached quickly with the metro, and the cost of entering with English speaking guide is just 10 ZLT (2.50 euro). The nightlife is intense, especially in Mazowiecka street, where locals placed side by side give great entertainment possibilities. The entrances to the disc vary from 10 to 30 ZLT. Using the metro, with map in hand and a good sense of direction, you can discover Warsaw in three days. It is up to the traveler to explore its every corner.

Narodowy Stadium

Poniatowski bridge

 Warsaw photos: Lukasz Mlodzinski, Anna Paula Hirama, Poland MFA, thecrazyexplorer, Vincent A,

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Netherlands: the Dutch Beer Week from May the 23rd to June the 2nd

Festival in the Netherlands: the Dutch Beer Week

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The event will be held from May the 23^rd to June the 2^nd, for the second year after the success of 2012, with the aim of promoting the many qualities of Dutch beer and involving the whole country with competitions brewing, tasting events, regional festivals and gastronomic activities. To inaugurate the event will be the festival of tasting Bierproeffestival, to be held in The Hague in May the 23^rd to the 25^th, specifically in Spuiplein square, in the heart of the city, where visitors can enjoy numerous varieties of beer from large Dutch producers and small Holland wholesalers.

Dutch Beer Week

The Bierproeffestival The Hague will be open  onThursday, May 23 from 18:00 to 22:00, from 16 to 24 Friday 22 and Saturday 25 from 12:00 am to 21:00 pm. You can buy tickets for the Bierproeffestival on the event website for 11 euro for Thursday, 20 euro for Thursday and Friday, and the ticket costs 28 euro for three days, including three drinks and a glass for tasting

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