I've written about a lot of London day trips on this blog, but not all escapes need a train ticket. That's where Day Trip in Islington comes in — a neighbourhood coffee shop that delivers a delightful change of scene alongside impeccably brewed specialty coffee.
I think the Regent's Canal towpath from Little Venice to Limehouse is one of London's best walks. The 9.5-mile route weaves past Regency-style villas, through beautiful parks and cool neighbourhoods, and alongside striking contemporary and heritage architecture. This is my guide to the route, including all my favourite places to stops.
Like Vienna, just over the border in Austria, Bratislava has a cafe culture that dates back to the 17th century. And for a city of its size, Bratislava has an impressive specialty coffee scene. As I was only there for a day, I barely scratched the surface. But I’m excited to report back on the four coffee shops I visited on my very well-caffeinated day trip!
With its Renaissance-style castle, picturesque Old Town and sweeping views of the Danube, Bratislava has a lot to offer, even if you're only visiting for the day. The Slovakian capital is the only world capital bordering two other sovereign states (Austria and Hungary) and it makes for an easy day trip from Vienna, which is what I did.
