Four European Pride events you don’t wanna miss in 2025 🏳️‍🌈

Italy has it all.

Fashion – think Gucci, Prada, Armani, the list goes on. 

Cars – think the world’s most epic speedsters; Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini.

Art – Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, need we mention more?

But you can’t dish any of these things up on a plate (we tried – the Lambo fell off). The real sweet spot (and why we amore Italy the most) is the food. Mainly the PIZZA! Mamma mia the best pizza in the world comes from Italy and we’re gonna show you where to get it…

✨’Shut up, I’m manifesting’✨

You might have scrolled past the memes or seen the tutorial videos – manifestation is the latest wellness craze doing the rounds on socials.

Manifestation is the belief that positive thoughts = positive experiences. Rhonda Byrne’s book The Secret brought the concept to our TikTok feeds. It’s about how to apply the law of attraction: turning positive thinking into legit life changes.

Now, we’re all for channelling good vibes, but sometimes even the universe needs a little help to get sh*t done. So here’s our six-step guide to help you manifest that immense Euro/North American/Asian trip you’ve been dreaming of.

It’s finally time. Time to live la dolce vita. Time to embark on an adventure with more ancient wonders, cultural kicks and carb-laden goodness than you can shake a (bread)stick at.

But why choose a group tour when you could go it alone? Keep scrolling for the answers, and take it from us – Topdeck’s Italy tours are the real deal when it comes to exploring bella Italia in all its glory.

Back in May, we asked you lovely lot a burning Q on Facebook: what are the best travel apps for planning a holiday?

My oh MY did you come up with the goods. Keep scrolling for a round-up of your faves – these pocket rockets are going to take the hassle out of planning and set you free to travel in the best way possible. 

Talking of the best way to travel (spoiler: it’s on a Topdeck trip), now we’re another day closer to it being a reality it’s time to plan that mega trip rather than just dream it.

Despite having seen a big chunk of Western Europe with Topdeck, I’d only just touched the tip of the iceberg on this continent. Most people hear about the enticing romance of France, the delicious food of Italy, the fascinating history of Germany – but not much emphasis is put on the other side of Europe. 

It seems that many movies use Eastern Europe as a backdrop for dangerous, crime-riddled storylines. A bit of research shows it’s quite the opposite, and I couldn’t wait to see for myself. 

2020 has been a year from job uncertainty and uni hesitations, to lockdowns and mask acne – it’s no surprise that these pressures and allll the other craziness has had a huge impact on your mental health.

In a recent survey of Topdeckers, we’ve heard that more than 50% of people aged between 18 and 25 have struggled to protect their mental health during the pandemic*.

With lockdown restrictions limiting brunch catch ups and Netflix hangouts; the various impacts on career prospects and education; plus the general halt on future plans we’ve all endured – it’s been a tough situation to grasp. We’re there with you.