If you're looking for a location that can give you all the best aspects of Italy in an area filled with natural beauty, a rich archaeological history, the best foods and wines, and a variety of...

When you think of travelling somewhere in Italy with a real "foodie" focus, one of the places you should consider is the lovely region of Puglia. Holidays that take you to the southeastern coast, in...

If there's one region in the world almost guaranteed to soothe the soul and revive the spirit it’s Tuscany. Holidays here are definitely far from the hustle and bustle of standard, busy package tours...

After the books and films "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Eat Pray Love" came out, millions of women's bucket lists were updated to include Tuscany. Holidays here hold a special appeal for women looking...

If you're planning on visiting Sardinia, holidays can be greatly enhanced by attending any of the many colourful festivals to absorb as much of the local culture as you can. Everything from delicious...

If you're looking for sun, surf and superb gastronomic delicacies, then you should definitely want to consider booking a holiday in Sardinia. Holidays in this sunny Italian island are coveted the...

"I need a holiday to recover from my last holiday!" is a popular travel-related joke, often accompanied by comic illustrations of rumpled and harried-looking people. However, like all great humour, it...

For many travellers, the opportunity to indulge in a little retail therapy is one of the most important and appealing aspects of the trip - and holidays in Tuscany are no different. While the famous...

Often, holidays in Puglia are overlooked in favour of some of the higher profile regions of Italy, like Tuscany and Umbria, but in fact, this delightful part of the country has so much to offer the...

Looking for the perfect independent break in Amsterdam? Hostels located near the vibrant city centre make a wonderful accommodation option and are a pleasant and sociable alternative to the usual...

Paris is well-renowned as "The City of Love" and, even if you're on a budget, it's not hard to plan a romantic getaway. Any of the excellent central hostels in Paris will provide a perfect base from...

The French capital is an excellent destination for anyone who enjoys the freedom and independence of staying in hostels. Paris is often thought of as an expensive destination, but it certainly does...

Seeking out the local markets is a must-do activity for any independent traveller visiting Amsterdam. Hostels often have self-catering facilities, so if you stumble upon a good food market you can try...

Visitors of all ages and nationalities visit the lovely cultural capital of the Netherlands, with the youth and independent traveller demographics enjoying the advantages of the affordable and...

In terms of independent travel, there are some fabulous hostels in Paris, perfect for the intrepid traveller looking for a friendly, comfortable and sociable place to stay. From any of the hostels in...