St Albans: Where Roman Ruins Meet 21st Century Britain
“There’s an ancient Roman city just 20 minutes outside of London?” Although Britain is well known for its vast history, many people are surprised to learn that over 2,000 years … Continue reading
Liverpool – The Birthplace of the Beatles
A vibrant city by any measure, Liverpool is a place where the phenomenon of The Beatles continues to serve as one of the city’s biggest tourist draws. From the locations … Continue reading
Do You Want to Open Your Own Hostel? The Highs and Lows From Someone Who Has
Opening a hostel is not an uncommon dream among travelers who return from a trip around the world, but is the dream the same as the reality? After turning a … Continue reading
10 Tip for Staying Safe on Public Transport
We all know we should only take registered taxis, but what about staying safe on other forms of public transport? Here are 10 tips for keeping safe on public transport. … Continue reading
5 Best Travel Destinations for 2013
In the eternal quest to discover a new corner of the already travel saturated globe or manage a genuine cultural exchange, finding that elusive hot spot for next year’s break … Continue reading
7 Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
The moment when the door closes on one year and opens on a brand new one is celebrated around the globe. Whether it’s with your feet in the sand or … Continue reading
Join in London’s Gin Revival
From its origins as a restorative medicine to the stigma of ‘mother’s ruin’, a phrase coined during the gin craze, there is no doubt that this botanical drink has had … Continue reading
Porto Highlights: Winter Sun in Portugal’s Second Biggest City
The Algarve is a classic British summer sun spot, but Portugal is one of Western Europe’s hottest countries all year round. It may be relatively small in size compared to … Continue reading
America’s Favourite City: New Orleans and What to Do in the Big Easy
A place where Caribbean, African and European cultures blend, New Orleans is a melting pot of food, fun and music. This colourful city may have suffered at the hands of … Continue reading
Beyond the Sights of San Francisco
San Francisco certainly holds enough magic to woo you for a week with its Golden Gate Bridge, adorable sea lions and sourdough bread bowls filled with thick clam chowder. But, … Continue reading
Eclectic and Electric: Tokyo’s Top Sights
Eclectic and electric, Tokyo is all things to all people. Whether you want to scratch beneath the glitzy surface to locate Tokyo’s strong sense of tradition, graze your way through … Continue reading
San Francisco’s Best Sights
The days of wearing a flower in your hair may have passed, save perhaps in Haight-Ashbury, but the city of San Francisco’s charm has not faded a shade. If you … Continue reading
Top 10 Sights of Salzburg
In 1997, the charming city of Salzburg won the recognition it truly deserves by being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city behind the Sound of Music, home of … Continue reading
Top 10 Romantic Cities for Christmas
Christmas can be as stressful or as peaceful as you choose. If you want to take a break from the shopping mayhem and indulge in the true romance that surrounds … Continue reading
Munich Beyond the Oktoberfest
The words Munich and the Oktoberfest are synonymous, but there is more to this European city than steins of beer. If you find yourself amongst the five million people that … Continue reading
Verona: Italy’s Most Romantic City
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and home of to some of the most dramatic opera you can see, Verona has all of the … Continue reading
City De-stress: Top 5 London Day Spas
The idea of a spa weekend is a luxury many of us don’t have the time to enjoy. However, with a host of day spas nestled within London and primed … Continue reading
London’s Top Free Attractions
“I’d love to go to London… but it’s so expensive.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot and it can work out to be true if you spend your time … Continue reading
Finding Romance in Rome
With opulence dripping off every street corner, from fancy fountains to marble-clad streets, Rome is undeniably one of the world’s greatest and most romantic cities. And that makes it one … Continue reading
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