Looking for things to see and do in Berlin? You’ve come to the right place. I recently visited Germany’s capital, and saw its top attractions from the East Side Gallery, where a stretch of the Berlin Wall can still be seen, to the Reichstag, Germany’s historic parliament building. I’ve chosen a handful of highlights to
Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and Reykjavik are collectively known as the Nordic Capitals. The one thing they all have in common is water and lots of it. At the end of fjords, on peninsulas and the islands of archipelagos, each one has, because of trade, defense or exploration, a close connection with the sea. The
Scratch the surface and you’ll find Benidorm is one of Spain’s most popular holiday destinations. Here, you’ll soon discover a seaside town full of beautiful beaches, rich culture, and lively entertainment.
With the recent launch of Airbnb Luxe, showcasing Airbnb’s most luxurious holiday homes, we’ve put together a list of our Top 7 Airbnb hotspots in the South of France. The beautiful beaches, cultural hotspots and delicious food keeps tourists coming back year after year. Here are just some of our favourite Airbnb properties in the
Looking for a tranquil, alternative holiday experience? Boating the Canal du Midi on the West coast of France, could be the ideal destination for your next trip away…
Apart from music, what does the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Maria von Trapp have in common? They all have a connection with the Austrian city of Salzburg. Mozart was born there and Von Trapp was a novice nun at the convent. Salzburg literally translates as Salt Castle. There is a large castle perched high
This year, Plácido Domingo will be the star of the Verona Opera. The Arena of Verona will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his debut here. During this event, Domingo will perform in La Traviata and will conduct the orchestra, chorus and cast of Aida. It’s 106 years since a famous local tenor, Giovanni Zenatello, sang
From Madrid to Barcelona, Dan Brown’s Origin details some stunning travel destinations, ideal for readers and travel lovers alike…
Cycling is becoming a far more popular and affordable way to travel, especially in European cities. City planners are realising the benefits of this environmentally friendly mode of transport and are providing cycle-paths, plenty of cycle-parking facilities, bike hire and bike-friendly public transport. Here are some of Europe’s best cities to explore on two wheels.
The Great British Summer is on its way. This means it’s food festival season – with dozens of fabulous events celebrating the country’s best produce. Whether you’re a serious foodie, or just a fan of dining al fresco, there are plenty of food festivals in England throughout July and August. Here’s my round up of
One of the most exciting things about travelling is sampling the food of different cultures and regions. With mainland Europe on our doorstep, there’s a huge variety of cultural cuisines ready to taste. To whet your appetite for culinary exploration, here’s five of my top foodie destinations in Europe: Lyon, France If Paris is the
I have skied in many resorts throughout Europe, but the Italian Dolomites in Trentino, a region of Italy, draws me back time and again. The Italian Dolomites offers spectacular scenery of sure snow and sunny slopes and with flavoursome food to match, it remains a firm favourite of mine for many reasons. Here are just
If you’re looking to make the most of your weekends this year, you might want to consider a cheap UK weekend break for under £100. Staycations are the ideal way to see more of our great nation, without spending too much money. We’ve put together a list of ideas for weekend trips in the UK
Spring is a great time of year to explore the best that gardens have to offer in Europe. Perhaps it’s the early flowering plants beginning to show their nascent green shoots that urge me to visit gardens, both at home and abroad. Here are seven gardens I would recommend visiting in Europe. They cover a
Make history come to life with a city break and enjoy our top 19 staycations in Great Britain…
