With tourism booming in Austria's capital, independent travelers have started planning for their Vienna city break more thoroughly. They create their own paths of exploration, avoid queues and tourist pitfalls, discover insider gems and eventually s
Some love to follow their hearts when travelling, others love to follow their stomachs and taste buds. And if you want to have something to tell people when they ask the – otherwise, legit – question of how was the food, you should consider some of
Gastronomy is a fashionable trend, a hobby for thousands, and according to a recent U.N. World Tourism Organization report, is now one of the main motivations for many to travel.
The report ranks gastronomy as the third reason tourists decide to visi
On St. Patrick's Day, many of our thoughts turn to the Emerald Isle. But most still think in terms of the Republic of Ireland, from capital Dublin to iconic spots such as the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and Galway. Less well k
The world we live in today is one of many varying cultures and traditions. Every community has its own rituals that make it truly unique, but the Danes perhaps stand out from the rest. Danish citizens are some of the happiest people in the world and
It's still winter, of course, and we've been reading about (and a lucky some of us even participating in) the frosty fun for which Europe's most extensive mountain range system is famous. But summer is coming, too, and it's not too early to consider
Known for its ornate, golden-sandstone architecture of the Renaissance era as well as one of the world's oldest universities, the Castilian city of Salamanca is a delightful fount of a million details and delights for the visitor, as I discovered on
We are going to discussing five awesome skiing resorts for you in Europe - four in France and one in Austria. Not only will this enable you to choose between the best and get all your needs in one place but it also provides you with all the informat
Italy is too often overlooked by non-Italians as a mainstream winter sports destination, but there are plenty of factors that make it an attractive choice indeed. For a start, it’s cheaper to visit than France, Switzerland, or Austria, and also boast
A treat for art lovers - self-portraits by Paul Cézanne, the pre-eminent French artist of the Post Impressionist school are now on public display for the first time in the United Kingdom.
The paintings are part of a major exhibition, Cézanne Portrait
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During a year when the European Union is commemorating the 25th anniverary of the momentous signing of the Maastricht Treaty which established the EU, no better time to take a look at this vibrant university city in the southeast Netherl
Torino (Turin in English) is the most important and major situated in the northern Italy. It is the capital of Piedmont region. The city is located on the left banks of River Po. Towards the front of the city is Susa Valley and towards the western p
Located midway between Liverpool and Manchester, the Lancashire city of St. Helens (pop. 103,000, metro 177,000) is a perfect base that you can use to launch off and explore the entire Northwest. Whether you want to explore the big city or take in s
The many immigrants who’ve made the City of Light home over the years (many from onetime French colonies and current departments) have left an exotic mark tasty enough to justify a visit by itself — especially if you’re curious about unusual cuisines
Southport, Merseyside, is a beautiful coastal town and a hub of activity in England's northwest. Situated ideally close to Liverpool, Blackpool, Preston and St. Helens, Southport draws on the culture of all of its neighbouring cities to create a town
The virgin and harsh beauty of Icelandic nature is really fascinating. It is true, here there is something to see: powerful waterfalls, active volcanoes, geysers (springs, periodically throwing out hot thermal water and steam, one of the manifestati
When we travel the world, we come face to face with history, some grand, and some that we would wish away if we could. This article is about the great stain on European history referred to as the Holocaust. There are many recorded stories about Hol
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To see something unusual and impressive in Barcelona or in Rome is almost impossible. We know too much about these cities. Nevertheless, we still found some interesting and at the same time, non-touristic places near one of the most famous cities
Throughout the year, the calendars of wine lovers are filled with all manner of momentous dates, of harvests, vintage releases, festivals, and more. And since the 1980s, few have been more heralded than the annual third-Thursday-of-November release
The magnificent Czech capital Prague the lovely towns and cities of the surrounding region of Bohemia tend get most of the attention from travelers and travel writers alike. But in my many visits and time living in the Czech Republic, I found that
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