The self proclaimed “land of fine art and living” is much more than a wine region in central France. In the minds of many wine aficionados, Burgundy produces the world’s most drinkable wines in the world.
A trip to Burgundy is a step back in time. Th
Italy is often associated with good food, romantic piazzas, Roman ruins and turquoise beaches – few know about the majestic mountains that run through Italy. From the Dolomites to the Apennines, the peaks of Italy boast dramatic heights and grandeur
Pleasant and sociable, bars are great places to unwind in after both a day’s work or a day of leisure. Paris is no exception to this trend, with chic or offbeat establishments that never fail to amaze. The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau has cre
According to an international survey, the Danes are the happiest bunch of people on earth! Is it the eclectic mix of charming cobble stoned streets and cutting edge modern design, or the right to use the word ‘fairy tale’ freely (and most importantly
My ex boss recently asked me a good question: ‘I am trying to convince a group of friends to visit Vienna Austria. We are planning our annual city trip. My friends love the good things in life and like culture. Which tips would win them over for a
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Júzcar is situated in the Alto del Genal, which is in the Serrania de Ronda region, extending from the Jarastepar peak, at 1,425 metres above sea level, to the coastal municipalities of Estepona and Benahavís. The landscape is varied in this large mu
Now is the best time to start planning a quick getaway in sunny Portugal. June is already the beginning of the high season, but still not plagued with the crowds of July and August, making it the perfect time for an escapade in southern lands. And le
The City of Light has many things to offer besides welcoming locals, famed French cuisine and the Eiffel Tower. A bustling city year-round, this tourist hot spot is home to some very exclusive restaurants and shops, also custom-made finds or 'bespoke
Nice is one of Europe’s oldest tourist resorts because, unsurprisingly, of its beach - right in town, just a stone’s throw from the city's main shopping, entertainment and culture. France‘s fifth largest city is a perfect destination for those who w
Twenty years after the fall of communism, tourism is finally on the rise in Eastern Europe, and for those in the know, it’s the number one tourist destination in the world—cheap, beautiful, and friendly. So why is it so hard to find a budget hotel
Entering service as a train station in 1900, Paris’ handsome Beaux-Arts Gare d’Orsay was out of commission by the 1970s. But since 1986 it's been leading a very distinguished second life indeed as one of Europe’s most beloved museums. The Musée d’O
Read more…Love chocolate-box cottages, centuries-old architecture, and a peaceful setting away from the hustle and buzz of the big city (just over an hour's drive northeast of London)? Seeing it today, you'd never guess that the sweet little market town of Cog
As the Spanish wine industry has grown and deepened in complexity in the past couple of decades well beyondAndalusia’s traditional sherries, oenophiles the world over have become increasingly familiar with names like Rioja, Penedés, and Rias Baixas.
An autumn journey to Krakow, a city that is probably best known of stag parties, where already many Britons come over weekends to celebrate, may become an unforgettable experience. Getting there is easy with cheap flights, affordable hotel prices an
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Fortnum & Mason, a venerated and historic London landmark, was proclaiming its affection for the then upcoming Royal Jubilee with a tribute focusing on a grand theme called “The Queen’s Beasts”. Talk about wow factor! Not only were these colourful cr
from member Randall St. Germain:
Funny, touching, and inspiring! A book about really walking the Camino de Santiago!
When you think of travel to Bulgaria, what comes to mind first? For me, one of the cool things about visiting this fetching little Balkan country is its touches of exoticism, part of an ancient cultural heritage that stretches back to 5,000 BC, and
by David Nuyen Bet you didn’t imagine there was much in Spain that was still undiscovered! But this valley south of Ronda and just 40 minutes from the Costa del Sol definitely qualifies. It’s lightly developed, with 15 traditional “white villages,”
I visited a cemetery in Aberdeen this morning. I would have gone at midnight to experience the freed evil spirits, but I need to be up early for work tomorrow (nice excuse, ay?). There was nothing scary about the cemetery on this beautiful fall morni
