The Croft Magazine // As we wind up Christmas, there's still time to jump over for a getaway.

The Croft Magazine // In our fifth pin drop, we go on the ground in Uppsala with student Annie Nylén, currently studying at the country's second most prestigious university. Sweden recently welcomed its first female prime minister.

The Croft Magazine // Veering either side of the Rhine, a long journey from the Alps to the plains.

The Croft Magazine // The tastes and smells of the region's top markets are just a stone's throw away.

The Croft Magazine // A vast journey from Cape Breton (Nova Scotia) to Vancouver Island (British Columbia) saw a thief onboard and a dragon from Quebec.

The Croft Magazine // In our fourth pin drop, we go on the ground in Coimbra with Year Abroad student Maria Mulder, currently studying at a university. Portugal is facing a snap election after the minority government collapsed.

The Croft Magazine // Starting a new year at Bristol can be hard after a year of freedom in Uppsala, Sweden. Some advice: be a tourist in your own city.

The Croft Magazine // A literary journey north, beside long sandy beaches lined with flags.