Articles for Travel and Lifestyle

With energy prices skyrocketing and heating costs becoming a big concern as winter creeps closer, many Northern Europeans are looking to escape their heating bills by relocating to warmer weather locations. Dubbed “energy tourists”, these residents are choosing to use the new freedom that comes with working remotely to spend the winter in a warmer climate.

Thinking about learning a new language? Great! Downloaded Duolingo but not getting very far? Well, we think that the best way to learn another language is to go and actually visit a city that speaks the tongue that you’re trying to learn.

Cities around the world transform into festive wonderlands during the Christmas season, and the cities in Europe are among some of the most impressive. But this leaves the problem of trying to decide which ones to head to when planning a festive weekend getaway! Which cities should be at the top of your Christmas list this year?

The pandemic threw the world into pandemonium and changed our lives as we knew them. As a result, many were forced to work from home - a concept that is continuing to be popular despite Covid restrictions being scrapped. But with professional and personal boundaries being blurred as a result, many are experiencing a ‘working-from home’ burnout and working more hours than they should. That’s why Holidu wanted to shed light on the cities that have got the balance just right – and the ones that are falling short.

Join the wave of digital nomads and expats who are migrating from their home countries to embark upon the unique experience of living abroad. In this post-covid world, people are more keen and flexible than ever to be able to work from another country, and a workation alone isn’t cutting it for some people. But which cities are the most desired by prospective expats searching for the perfect place to call home?

Are you a major foodie but don’t want to break the bank? We have your back! Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals decided to seek out the cities in Europe where food and drink are the cheapest! Using the cost of living data from Numbeo, Holidu ranked the cities by their average costs, from a bottle of wine to a mid-range meal for two, and has created the ultimate foodie travel guide, no matter your budget! We hope you are hungry, get ready to eat to your heart's content and book your next foodie adventure to one of these cities.

All book lovers know that a good book (or two, or three) should be high on your to-pack list when you’re preparing to go on holiday. From fantasy to biographies and non-fiction, nothing beats relaxing under the sun, next to the pool or in a cosy café with a book to recover from all your sightseeing!

Pride Month is characterised by many celebrations and events, of which the Pride parades are particularly noteworthy. So if you decide to go on a city break this summer and would like to take the opportunity to attend one of the Pride events, you can find inspiration in Holidu's latest study.

If there is one food you must eat while you visit Spain, it’s churros! This dish is a hit with locals and tourists alike, and is usually eaten for breakfast, as an afternoon snack or even after a wild night out. Thanks to Google Maps data, it was possible to identify the cities with the best rated churros of the country. Get ready for some mouth-watering travel inspiration!

Are you one of those people who love to try foreign foods, but can never seem to quite pronounce them correctly? Well, you’ll be reassured to hear that you’re not alone in this. Trying to read a menu in a foreign language can be daunting, and attempting to pronounce the words can be downright embarrassing. You may have been eating a particular dish for years but still find yourself tripping over the correct pronunciation.

10, 9, 8… The countdown has begun! Grab the ones you hold dear this New Year's Eve to celebrate. Whether at home or at a party, get ready to welcome the upcoming year with the most popular brands of champagne and sparkling wine for NYE!

From looming mountain peaks to gushing waterfalls, breathtaking cliffs and sprawling landscapes, natural wonders pull tourists from all around the world to marvel at Earth’s beauty. But, no matter how beautiful our planet is, we should never forget how dangerous nature can be.

Flight troubles got you down? These are the best rated airports that you wouldn’t mind getting stuck in. We will also highlight some airports you may want to find alternatives for based on reviewers' experiences.

Do you consider yourself a Royalist? Or do you frown at the mention of Monarchy? Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, decided to investigate the cities that take to the internet in order to keep up with the British royals.

Are you a festival fan? Holidu has your back! Holidu, the search engine for holiday rentals, decided to seek out the most searched festivals! Using Google searches, we ranked the festivals by their annual searches to create the ultimate festival guide for the upcoming season! Are you ready to rock your heart out, or immerse yourself in art? If so, grab your hottest festival gear and get ready to book your next summer adventure at one of the most popular festivals.

Whether you want to indulge in the finest Italian cuisine in Rome or stroll the chic boulevards of Paris, there’s a European city for every traveller. With the majority of Europe’s most popular tourist cities being reachable in under 3 hours by plane from the UK, at prices as low as £12.99 (thank you, Ryanair), travelling to these destinations couldn’t be easier. The hardest part is deciding on where to go!

Choosing the right person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life is a huge and very important decision. In case you are thinking of making your relationship even more official and proposing to your significant other, try to make this moment as unforgettable as possible!

With the cost of living crisis and fuel costs surging, we know that many people are worried about the figures they’ll see on their bills this winter. Interestingly though, there has been a recent rise of travellers deciding to take long-stay holidays this winter in order to ease costs as a result. But, the question on everyone’s lips, we’re sure, is ‘where will my money go the furthest?’