houses beside a water sewage under a calm blue sky during daytime

Whether you've got 48 hours or a long weekend, a city break can be the perfect reset. My guides cover everything you need to know: the top sights you have to see, the local dishes you have to try, and the souvenirs worth taking home.

I’m Janine and over the years I’ve visited some of the most vibrant cities in Europe. In my guides I’ve pulled together the information you need to help you plan your own trips.

So whether you want to visit the Colosseum in Rome, go shopping in Paris or have a budget break in Prague, I'll show you exactly where to go, what to eat, and the best souvenirs to bring home.

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Travel by train from London to Europe

Take the Eurostar from St Pancras International

Paris

Journey time: approx. 2.5 hrs

Amsterdam

Journey time: approx. 4 hrs

Lille

Journey time: approx. 1.5 hrs

a group of people walking in a city
a group of people walking in a city
a tall metal tower
a tall metal tower
Bicycles parked on a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam with historic buildings
Bicycles parked on a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam with historic buildings
The exterior of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow city centre.
The exterior of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow city centre.
The Dugald Stewart Monument overlooking the Edinburgh skyline at golden hour
The Dugald Stewart Monument overlooking the Edinburgh skyline at golden hour

Scottish Weekend Breaks

Train from London Euston: approx. 4.5 hrs

Train from London Kings Cross: approx. 4 hrs

Budget Weekend Breaks

red and white boat on river near green trees and a brown concrete building in Prague during daytime
red and white boat on river near green trees and a brown concrete building in Prague during daytime

Not Seeing Your City?

I've covered over 20 European cities, from Dublin to Bratislava, Barcelona to Vienna. Whether you're looking for the best beach cities, Europe's top foodie destinations, or the most budget-friendly breaks, there's a guide for you.

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