Short escapes
Not every trip needs weeks of planning or a packed itinerary. These short trips in Europe are based on places we’ve explored over a few days at a comfortable, realistic pace—no rushing from sight to sight. Whether it’s a city break in Kraków, a few days in London, or a Harry Styles concert in Amsterdam, the focus is always the same: see the highlights, skip the stress, and actually enjoy where you are.
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Going to a Harry Styles concert with my adult daughter: practical tips, crowd survival and unexpected feelings
From ticket-buying battles and concert etiquette to earplugs and exceptionally well-dressed giraffes, here’s what I learned from going to a Harry Styles concert with my adult daughter.
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Only one day in Kraków? This is how we spent it
Discover how to make the most of one day in Kraków, from the historic Old Town and Wawel Castle to hidden corners, food stops, and practical tips. Short on time? This guide covers the perfect one-day itinerary while also sharing ideas for longer stays if you have extra time to explore Poland’s cultural capital.
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Driving to Poland without a passport: a study in disproportionate panic
A forgotten passport, a rising sense of doom and several jokes about Polish jail cells: here’s what happened when I accidentally crossed into Poland without my passport, and what travellers in the Schengen Zone should know.
