Top 10 Things to See in Europe
- The Tate Modern
This former power station can be found on the South Bank of the River Thames and the wondrous art on display is free to see! The gallery is about half way between Waterloo and London Bridge stations, the views over London from the upper level coffee shop are amazing and the former turbine hall always turns heads with ground breaking, super size art installations.
- Musée d'Orsay
You could waste some time and money on the superbly disappointing Louvre or you could explore the stunning collection of Impressionist art in this painstakingly restored train station. It's cheaper that the Louvre, you won't get lost in it, the art is more accessible, the Degas section is incomparable and the restaurant in the hollowed out, stained glass clock tower - is delicious.
- The Royal Mile
This is a great treat for culture vultures who want to make the most out of Edinburgh. It stretches that's right for a mile from the castle all the way down to Queen's Park. En route you lucky things can sample the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, The Scottish Story Telling Centre, the Queen's Gallery and Dynamic Earth.
- The Lanes
Brighton is notorious for being populated by extremely happy people. It's also famous for a great collection of niche shops, eateries and truly unique second hand stalls all of which populate a maze of small streets called The Lanes. You'll find it not far from the Taj Mahal-like Royal Pavilion.
- Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
This is an attraction not to be missed in Amsterdam. Take yourself to Oudezijds Voorburgwal and keep an eye out for a very discreet entrance at number 40. In the rafters you'll find an amazing Catholic attic church. It's amazing because it manages to cram everything you'd find in a super sized cathedral, into the roof space of three tiny, terraced houses. The space saving on show here puts IKEA to shame.
- The Chocolate Line
Bruges has an international reputation that centres around beer, Colin Farrell and chocolate. Alas there's only one chocolate shop in the city that makes its own merchandise any more and that's the superb Chocolate Line. It's run by a culinary experimentalist called Dominique and the more unusual treats on offer include Chilli filled cocoa parcels and the more sweet than sour, salted caramels. You can find this aromatic slice of heaven on Simon Stevinplein.
- Marx-Engels-Forum, near Alexanderplatz
The good and bad thing about Berlin is the de-centralised, aftermath of the Cold War. For the camera happy this makes it near impossible to get a good city skyline shot but not if you head to Marx-Engels-Forum, near Alexanderplatz. From this park you can commit the TV Tower, the Rote Rathaus and much more to film.
- Newquay
If you get tired of the sun, sea, sand and surf, then Newquay is a great place for launching yourself into the county of Cornwall and all the historical high jinx this entails. Following the coast will lead you to the ruins of Tintagel Castle - the legendary home of Merlin the Magician, Uther Pendragon, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It's educational fun or a welcome break to muscles, sore from the surf.
- Spitalfields Market
You'll find this London gem in the hipper than hip East End, a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station. It's a collection of food and fashion stalls, showcasing cutting edge designs from the kitchen and the catwalk. The clothes are very reasonably priced and there are always aspiring, unusually attired artists strolling the streets for your amusement.
- Père Lachaise
The Père Lachaise is a huge cemetery in Paris east of the city centre. It's also the final resting place of Doors legend Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde. You'll need to invest in a map to successfully navigate the 109 acre cemetery, but if you think you can do without, here's a tip. Oscar is in the top right quadrant, up the hill and away from the Metro.
- Rob Savage
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