Willow

Born in Canada and now living in Scotland, Willow has a passion for storytelling and adventure. She believes travel is as much about the stories you gather as the places you go. When not writing, she loves hiking coastal paths, browsing bookshops, and enjoying cosy cafés on rainy days.

Posts by Willow

The 7 Best Train Rides in Europe (That Are Worth The Hype)

There’s a moment on every great train journey when you stop scrolling, put down your phone, and just... look. Maybe it’s a glacier-fed lake, so blue it seems fake. Maybe it’s a v..

Scandinavia, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Alps, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Winter, Summer

7 Best Places to Visit in Austria

The Austrians have a word, Gemütlichkeit, that is hard to translate into English. It means comfort, cosiness, belonging, and contentment rolled into one. It’s what happens when you relax..

Things to Do, Alps, Austria

Top 7 Things to Do in Budapest

The Hungarian capital has a little magic up its sleeve – actually, make that a lot. There’s really no shortage of things to do in Budapest. Here, you can savour steaming plates of goul..

Blogs, Things to Do, Hungary

5 Best Train Journeys in Switzerland

Swiss trains are more than transport. They glide, snake, and climb through a country carved, blasted, and engineered into a railway wonderland. Forget the standard commute. Instead, imagine you&rsqu..

Blogs, Destinations, Things to Do, Switzerland, Alps

Top 8 Stand-Out Irish Festivals

There’s something special about the way the Emerald Isle celebrates. Festivals in Ireland aren’t just events on a calendar – here you’ll hear live music, share great food, an..

Blogs, Things to Do, Ireland

10 of the Best National Parks in Europe

Glimpse glacier-capped volcanoes in Iceland or wander Scotland’s Caledonian pine forests. Europe's national parks showcase some of the world's most dramatic landscapes. Whether you'..

Blogs, Iceland, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Scotland, Things to Do, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Alps

What It’s Like to Travel in the World’s Happiest Countries

Every year, the World Happiness Report looks at what makes people feel content. It’s all about social support, personal freedom and trust. When you travel to one of the happiest countr..

Blogs, Iceland, Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Scotland, Traveller Stories, Ireland, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Your Guide to Prague in Winter

Imagine strolling through cobbled streets as snowflakes dance around medieval spires and golden lanterns. Head to the Czech capital from November to March, and you could experience these storybook..

Blogs, Destinations, Guides, Things to Do

5 Amazing England, Scotland and Ireland Itinerary Ideas

Imagine exploring historic cities, rugged coastlines and green countryside all in one unforgettable trip. To help you get inspired, our local experts have handpicked 5 amazing England, Scotland an..

Blogs, Scotland, Road Trips, Things to Do, Ireland, United Kingdom

Planning a Trip to The UK and Ireland

If you’re planning a trip to the UK and Ireland, get ready to explore historic cities, dramatic coastlines and sweeping countryside. This is a region packed with landmarks and landscapes that..

Blogs, Destinations, Ireland, United Kingdom

10 Best Things to Do in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland packs remarkable diversity into a compact area. One moment, you're gazing across windswept cliffs, the next, you're tracing stories through cobbled city streets. This roun..

Blogs, Destinations, Guides, Things to Do, Ireland, United Kingdom

9 Best Places to Visit in Europe in 2026

Europe’s calling. And 2026 might just be the year you answer. We combed through the destinations that top publications have tipped as the best places to visit in Europe this year. Then we ad..

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, Northern Lights, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Destinations, Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Alps, Italy, Hungary

Top 10 Unique Experiences in Iceland

There’s nowhere quite like Iceland. Shaped by fire and ice, this rugged island is yours to explore. Think otherworldly landscapes, hidden gems and quiet moments in remote places. To help you..

Blogs, Iceland, In Brief, Things to Do