Are you tired of all of the general destinations that people frequent on holiday? We don’t blame you. If you’ve been to them all and you’re now looking for somewhere different to go, have you […]
It’s a rare thing to find a place so magical in childhood has remained as beautiful as it was 50 odd years ago. The car free island of Sark, just 45 minutes away from the […]
In Galicia, fishermen’s wives are still called, “Viuvas dos vivos” (widows of the living). Four fishermen die each year feeding their families. The region in north-west Spain has a deadly reputation. The 200km Lighthouse Way […]
It’s always a great way of working out a city’s bearings from up high. And beautiful Bratislava has the bonus of nine towering spires dominating the skyline. One of the most impressive is the gold […]
Portugal has long been a destination for travellers seeking beauty, history and world class hospitality. With its sun drenched coastlines, elegant cities and rich cultural heritage, the country offers a sophisticated blend of relaxation and […]
Paris is perhaps the most famous city in the world, rivalling the likes of London and New York. But given the negative press about France in general, is it still somewhere worth visiting, and are […]
The phoenix stood tall and proud in front of thousands of people fascinated to see its fate. Seconds later, the crowd let out a loud roar and the mighty bird was set alight and reduced […]
It was almost as if the guardian angel was back in town as the glowing UNESCO listed belfry stood proud and tall protecting the beautiful city of Mons. Lit up at night in warm yellow […]
A crocheted cigarette holding doll of one of Denmark’s most popular Queen’s is a tribute to the happy lifestyle of this wonderful corner of Scandinavia. Queen Margrethe abdicated in January after 52 years in order […]
It’s hard to resist 114 days of fun in Germany’s party central and the birthplace of the sweetest of scents. The 2,000 year old city of Cologne is not just the place to revel but […]
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