Traveling in Europe - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/europe/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:52:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg Traveling in Europe - Chris Travel Blog https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/europe/ 32 32 TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip https://www.christravelblog.com/turkey-the-best-2-weeks-west-turkiye-itinerary-an-ultimate-road-trip/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:50:42 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37824 Turkey, also known as Turkiye, is a country rich in history and an ideal destination for a road trip. Given its vast size, it’s best to focus on a specific region. This two-week Turkey itinerary highlights the western part of the country, particularly the Marmara [read more]

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]]> GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary https://www.christravelblog.com/top-things-to-do-and-see-in-corfu-and-a-corfu-itinerary/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:59:56 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37344 Corfu is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea and a popular holiday destination. Its coast is dotted with beautiful beaches and resorts from budget to upscale. If you are interested in an active or cultural holiday you don’t need to worry as Corfu has [read more]

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]]> North Macedonia – Road Trip Itinerary for 7-10 days https://www.christravelblog.com/north-macedonia-road-trip-itinerary-for-7-10-days/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:05:55 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=37252 North Macedonia is a tiny landlocked country in eastern Europe and the best unspoiled destination in the Balkan. In this North Macedonia itinerary, I take you to the most important place of interest. It even includes a day trip to the Albanian side of lake [read more]

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]]> RUSSIA – The Moscow Metro; the perfect tour during a rainy day https://www.christravelblog.com/russia-the-moscow-metro-the-perfect-tour-during-a-rainy-day/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:37:23 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20183 I have always been intrigued by communist architecture. The Moscow Metro is a fine example which I wanted to visit for a long time. I visited Moscow already a few times but never found the time for it. This year I visited Moscow for the [read more]

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]]> RUSSIA – Visiting Moscow for leisure or business? Stay at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat! https://www.christravelblog.com/russia-visiting-moscow-for-leisure-or-business-stay-at-the-marriott-moscow-novy-arbat/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:01:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19937 Every year I visit Moscow for business and I combine this with a bit of leisure. This year I visited the Moscow metro to see all the beautiful decorated stations. I stayed five nights at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat. A luxury hotel where the [read more]

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]]> LITHUANIA – 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius https://www.christravelblog.com/lithuania-1-week-itinerary-vilnius-city-trip-and-3-day-trips-from-vilnius/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:34:03 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=36113 After a weird first half of 2020 it’s finally possible to travel again. I had several cancelled trips (to 9 new countries!) but finally it was possible to hit the road again. Vilnius, Lithuania, was my the first destination of 2020. I went there mid-June [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Lisbon to Porto: The perfect Portugal itinerary for 7-10 days https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-lisbon-to-porto-the-perfect-portugal-itinerary-for-7-10-days/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 16:51:28 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25856 Portugal is a beautiful country with centuries of history and amazing nature. In northern Portugal a Lisbon to Porto road trip is the best way to explore it all. I did this road trip with my family and came up with this Portugal itinerary which [read more]

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]]> RUSSIA – Moscow craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots https://www.christravelblog.com/russia-moscow-craft-beer-scene-this-guide-shows-you-the-hotspots/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:26:27 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23972 You might think craft beer in Russia? Isn’t that all about Vodka? Or, maybe, an Imperial Stout? No, there is a huge craft beer scene emerging with breweries popping up all over the country. In Moscow alone, there are dozens of craft beer bars of [read more]

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]]> CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague craft beer scene; this guide shows you the hotspots https://www.christravelblog.com/czech-prague-craft-beer-scene-this-guide-shows-you-the-hotspots/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:47:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=23697 Finally! After a dozen or more visits to Prague I was finally able to check out the craft beer scene. The Czech Republic is the birthplace of Pilsner and that’s what I have been drinking there the past several years. Time for a difference. Craft [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – The ultimate 10 day South France itinerary for a road trip packed with culture https://www.christravelblog.com/france-the-ultimate-10-day-south-france-itinerary-for-a-road-trip-packed-with-culture/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 18:44:44 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22802 France: some love it, some hate it. I love it! During my teenage years I travelled a lot in France but this was mostly the upper half of the country. I always wanted to do a road trip in Southern France and show my kids [read more]

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]]> FINLAND – Eating in Helsinki; my favorite restaurant hotspots for lunch & dinner https://www.christravelblog.com/finland-eating-in-helsinki-my-favorite-restaurant-hotspots-for-lunch-dinner/ Mon, 22 May 2017 19:41:32 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22569 My recent visit to Helsinki was my first time in town and my first visit to Finland. It was Easter time which meant some places were closed including restaurants. I did find however four restaurants that were open and which I found worth testing for [read more]

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]]> GERMANY – My favorite hotspots in Berlin to drink craft beer https://www.christravelblog.com/germany-my-favorite-hotspots-in-berlin-to-drink-craft-beer/ Sun, 23 Apr 2017 09:14:42 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=22167 I visit Berlin quite often for a day or two and I always try to find new places to drink craft beercraft beer. I will share with you my favorite hotspots to drink craft beer in Berlin. If you know any other place to go [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça monastery as a day trip from Lisbon https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-tomar-batalha-and-alcobaca-monastery-as-a-day-trip-from-lisbon/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 20:13:44 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=21383 North of Lisbon you’ll find three monasteries which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are called the Convent of Christ in Tomar and the monasteries of Batalha and Alcobaça. It’s possible to visit all three in a day trip from Lisbon and that’s exactly what [read more]

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]]> CZECH REPUBLIC – The 4 best restaurant hotspots in Prague for lunch and dinner https://www.christravelblog.com/czech-the-4-best-restaurant-hotspots-in-prague-for-lunch-and-dinner/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:47:48 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20698 Prague is a city I have visited at least a dozen times and there are a few restaurants I return to each time I visit. Normally my visits are 4 nights and in this Prague restaurant hotspot article I’ll share with you my favorite ones. [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Belém is a great day trip within Lisbon; these are the must see places https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-belem-is-a-great-day-trip-within-lisbon-these-are-the-must-see-places/ Thu, 24 Nov 2016 20:07:33 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20446 Belém is a neighborhood in western Lisbon at the mouth of the Tagus River. It’s history dates back to prehistoric times but it was in the Middle Ages that its most famous landmarks were constructed. These are the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower of Belém, both [read more]

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]]> CZECH REPUBLIC – Intercontinental Prague, a central located luxury hotel https://www.christravelblog.com/czech-intercontinental-prague-a-central-located-luxury-hotel/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:04:19 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=13730 In Prague it is nice to be close to all the attractions, restaurants and nightlife. Intercontinental Prague offers this due to its location. It is a luxury hotel in the center and I have the opportunity to explore it allmost each year when I visit [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – A trip to old Coimbra & university on the way from Porto to Lisbon https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-a-trip-to-old-coimbra-university-on-the-way-from-porto-to-lisbon/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:47:08 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=19216 Coimbra is a city in Portugal with centuries of history and therefore a must on any road trip itinerary through Portugal. It’s also possible to visit from either Lisbon or better even Porto as a day trip. I visited Coimbra and its university on the [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – A day trip to Guimarães from Porto: the birthplace of Portugal https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-a-day-trip-to-guimaraes-from-porto-the-birthplace-of-portugal/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:20:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17769 It has been exactly one and a half-year since I had to cancel a trip to Portugal due to family issues. Now it was finally the time to visit Portugal together with my wife and kids; we did a 7-10 day road trip in Portugal. [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – The 6 best hotspots in Lisbon for lunch and dinner https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-the-6-best-hotspots-in-lisbon-for-lunch-and-dinner/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:43:28 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17324 Lisbon is full of restaurants and bars and this makes it difficult to choose where to go. I always spend some time before my trips looking which are good and when at a destination I will ask the locals for more input. In this article [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Estoril near Lisbon, a luxury oceanfront retreat https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-estoril-near-lisbon-a-luxury-oceanfront-retreat/ Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:52:24 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16825 Estoril is a town about 30 kilometers away from Lisbon and I stayed there 2 nights during my Portugal road trip. Actually I ended up staying 3 nights as I got ill the last day. I chose the hotel because of the location on the [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – The 6 best hotspots in Porto for lunch and dinner https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-the-6-best-hotspots-in-porto-for-lunch-and-dinner/ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 18:32:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16799 Porto is full of restaurants and bars and this makes it difficult to choose where to go. I always spend some time before my trips looking which are good and when at a destination I will ask the locals for more input. In this article [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Lisbon, a modern luxury hotel for business & leisure https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-lisbon-a-modern-luxury-hotel-for-business-leisure/ Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:58:50 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16779 My road trip in Portugal included a two night stay in Lisbon to explore the city center and the historical town of Belém. I booked the Intercontinental Lisbon which is located at the end of the Avenue de Liberdade. Just a 15 minute walk to [read more]

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]]> PORTUGAL – Intercontinental Porto, luxury in a 18th century palace https://www.christravelblog.com/portugal-intercontinental-porto-luxury-in-a-18th-century-palace-hotel-review/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:07:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16762 Porto is a beautiful city in the north of Portugal. A recent road trip in Portugal included three nights in Porto. The Intercontinental Porto, also called the Palacio das Cardosas, was my home during these nights. A luxury hotel in downtown Porto and a perfect [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – From Marseille to Cannes, leg 6 of the South France roadtrip https://www.christravelblog.com/france-marseille-cannes-leg-6-south-france-roadtrip/ Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:02:32 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15553 It was already halfway of my road trip in South France with the family when we drove from Marseille to Cannes. This day we did three stops: at the Tour Royal Fort of Toulon, the Chartreuse de la Verne and the Abbey of Thoronet. Three [read more]

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]]> FRANCE – A country I visited many times with family and friends (#TBT) https://www.christravelblog.com/france-a-country-i-visited-many-times-with-family-and-friends-tbt/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:24:10 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=15227 #TBT [ThrowBackThursday] week 47 of 2015. This week, something I remember from my visits to France, 1 of the 52 countries I visited prior to 2015. France is probably the number one destination in the Netherlands for travelling. My first visit to France was when [read more]

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