Travel Guides

11 Cities As Low Cost As Our Flights
There's nothing worse than paying over the odds for a city break away in Europe. Ryanair offers Europe’s cheapest flights across the continent and below you’ll find some cities that won’t break the bank once you get there.
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Beautiful Toulouse is calling
It’s time to explore the Pink City! Toulouse is spectacular, cheaper than Paris, and is celebrated for its great wine and food culture.
Zagreb - The Great Outdoors
Pack your walking shoes, tighten that Fitbit and join us as we explore the best outdoor sites and activities to see while staying in Zagreb!
A weekend in Alicante - Not to be missed!
A weekend in Alicante - Not to be missed! Alicante is the capital of the province with the same name, located in southeast Spain.
The Foodie’s Guide to Valencia
Valencia not only boasts a sunny climate and sandy beaches, but also a great foodie scene. But what to eat and where to eat it? Here are a few little pointers to get you headed in the right direction
5 Delicious Things to Eat in Crete
Aside from the health benefits, Cretan cuisine is full of flavour. Prepare to make your taste buds tingle, here are the top five foods you’ve got to eat when visiting Crete…
An Insider's Guide to Bologna: Terracotta Towers and Tortellini
There's a reason one of the city’s many nicknames is ‘la grassa’ (the fat one); it's where diets come to die.
A Foodie's Guide to Krakow
Take a pinch of Communist sobriety, add a generous dollop of Austro-Hungarian opulence, shake it all up with some Jewish chutzpah and you’ve got one of Europe's most interesting foodie destinations
How to Eat Your Way Around Porto
Enormous, mouth-watering sandwiches. Sweet, velvety wines. Not to mention luscious desserts. A trip to Porto is heaven for foodies.
A pizza the action in Naples: Best things to do in Italy's famous food hotspot
“Hold on tight!” he yells, as we weave in and out of shoppers before making a hard right turn outside the famous Castel Nuovo.
Not the Eiffel Tower: 5 Romantic Pit-Stops in Paris
Avoid the crowds and find true romance in the City of Love
5 Incredible Family Travel Experiences In Belgium
Check out our 'Man-I-Can’t-Believe-You-Can-Do-This-In-Belgium' list
Seville for Families
Romance, history, culture, adventure and family fun – a break in Seville delivers on all counts.
Ryanair Stories: Lanzarote for Families
Lanzarote, once dominated by surfers, tri-athletes and beach-goers, is the perfect destination for your next family vacation.
Legoland Billund: What to Know Before You Go
Legoland Billund is the perfect choice for families like us who are not big fans of crowds.
Kate Reviews Disneyland Paris…
Kate Keena (10) from Dublin took some time out from her very busy school schedule recently to talk to us about her holiday in Europe’s biggest playground.
3 Days in Porto
Boarded the plane in 2°C and pitch darkness. Landed in 20°C and beaming sunshine. Hello Porto – your first impression game is top notch.
How to Make the Most of a Weekend Break in Madrid
The Spanish capital is a year round destination, where good times, great food and plenty of sunshine are almost always guaranteed...
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A guide to Rome’s best kept secrets
As one of the world’s biggest tourist traps, finding hidden gems in the Italian capital may seem like mission impossible. We’ve done some digging and come up with eight of Rome’s best kept secrets.
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72 hours in Athens
The ultimate break away for enthusiastic culture vultures, Athens is at the heart of ancient Greece and all its historical gems. Here’s our ultimate guide for things to do in Athens, Greece.
5 Good Reasons to Fly to Paphos
Just in case you needed an excuse (or five) to fly to Paphos in Cyprus.
Algarve Uncovered: Escape to Portugal's South Coast
Find out all the best things to do while on Portugal's south coast as Susan Denton goes off the beaten track to see the Algarve uncovered.
Family Road Trip: Northern Morocco
This summer, we experienced a taste of the exotic as we embarked on a 15-day adventure road trip through Morocco’s northern region.
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The European Cocktail Club
From concoctions served in miniscule bathtubs to dry iced mojitos, Europe really knows its stuff when it comes to fruity tipples. Here’s fifteen of the best cocktail bars in Europe.
10 of Europe’s Most Famous Hotels from the Movies
Sleep like a star in these hallowed halls – and see some of the most photogenic parts of Europe while you’re at it. Lights, camera, ACTION.
Road Trip: Discover Naples and the Best of Campania
Established by the Greeks in the second millennium BC, Naples is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Five Good Reasons to Fly to Malta
Malta has a reputation for being a quiet spot in the sun, perfect for ex-pats, & a peaceful place for ‘old people’ to go on holidays. I can conclude this is evidence of the wisdom that comes with age.