6 European destinations I would visit over and over again

I've travelled to over 26 countries and have been lucky enough to have the chance to live both the UK and mainland Europe (Netherlands and France), while also travelling extensively across it and I truly believe it offers some of the  best holiday destinations to be had. Destinations that I just keep going back to, whether it's because of the food, culture, history or the locals, here are 6 places I never hesitate to recommend.  1. Salzburg, Austria If you ask my youngest where his favourite places in Europe is he will tell you Salzburg and it's easy to see why with its UNESCO-listed baroque old town, stunning alpine scenery and the impressive cliffside Fortress Hohensalzburg (which is a must-visit for the views alone). Known as the setting for The Sound of Music, it also happens to be the birthplace of Mozart. This Austrian city is packed with music, history and culture and plenty of family-friendly museums to visit. On top of tha......

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The Importance of embracing Local Entertainment While Traveling Solo

Embracing local entertainment when travelling alone has many benefits beyond giving you something to do until your next departure. There is nothing like heading to a local eatery or tavern or embracing some live music that really adds to your whole travel experience. Travel is all about immersing yourself in culture and adding to your story. Here are some of the best examples that I've really enjoyed while exploring a new place. Keeping Yourself Social I've done many solo travel trip and while it may not be for everyone, it can be a lot of fun and I've always met people along the way and still have friendships with some of those people more than a decade later. I've found staying in backpackers (which have female-only dorms for safety) a great base for meeting others who are on the same page as me and enjoy heading to a local spot for a quick drink, some good food, and karaoke nights , which can help break the loneliness and can also provide a level of safety.  A Bit o......

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The importance of Managing your family’s finances

Keeping a family’s finances on track can feel like a juggling act, but it's one thing you should make time for esepically when life can throw you a curveball at any time. One month, you’re covering everyday bills with ease, the next, a school trip or car repair changes everything. Money comes in, money goes out, and the reasons behind both change as your family grows. But when you take time to understand where your money actually goes and make conscious choices about it, you remove the guesswork, which can help you plan better in the longterm. Building a household budget that works A workable family budget starts with honesty. You need a clear picture of what comes into your household each month and what leaves it. Begin by listing all sources of your income. Then take your bank statements for the past three to six months and use these to track essential outgoings such as rent or mortgage payments, council tax and utilities, along with food and childcare. Once you see those figures......

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Make Sure Your Travels Are Beneficial For Your Mental Health

Travelling, they say, broadens the mind. But is this always true, or do you need to work on it to ensure that you are going to have a positive effect on your mind? If you tend to travel quite a lot, and you are keen to make sure that it’s a positive force in your life when it comes to your mental health, there are quite a few ways you should be able to achieve that. And they could also help you in improving your experience of travel in general as well. With that in mind, let’s look now at some of the things you might be able to do to make sure your travels are more beneficial for your mental health. Even just doing one or two of these could help you to have a much stronger mental health, and much more enjoyable travels too. Know Why You’re Travelling It might sound strange, but it’s really helpful to actually have a strong sense of your reason for travelling in the first place. Before you book anything, pause and ask yourself what you actually need right now. Rest? Stimulation? Conne......

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